Continuum may refer to: *

Continuum (measurement) Continuum theories or models explain variation as involving gradual quantitative transitions without abrupt changes or discontinuities. In contrast, categorical theories or models explain variation using qualitatively different states. In p ...

, theories or models that explain gradual transitions from one condition to another without abrupt changes

Mathematics

Continuum (set theory) In the mathematical field of set theory, the continuum means the real numbers, or the corresponding (infinite) cardinal number, denoted by \mathfrak. Georg Cantor proved that the cardinality \mathfrak is larger than the smallest infinity, namely, ...

, the real line or the corresponding cardinal number *

Linear continuum In the mathematical field of order theory, a continuum or linear continuum is a generalization of the real line. Formally, a linear continuum is a linearly ordered set ''S'' of more than one element that is densely ordered, i.e., between any two ...

, any ordered set that shares certain properties of the real line *

Continuum (topology) In the mathematical field of point-set topology, a continuum (plural: "continua") is a nonempty compact connected metric space, or, less frequently, a compact connected Hausdorff space. Continuum theory is the branch of topology devoted to the stu ...

, a nonempty compact connected metric space (sometimes Hausdorff space) *

Continuum hypothesis In mathematics, the continuum hypothesis (abbreviated CH) is a hypothesis about the possible sizes of infinite sets. It states that or equivalently, that In Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory with the axiom of choice (ZFC), this is equivalent to ...

, the hypothesis that no infinite sets are larger than the integers but smaller than the real numbers *

Cardinality of the continuum In set theory, the cardinality of the continuum is the cardinality or "size" of the set of real numbers \mathbb R, sometimes called the continuum. It is an infinite cardinal number and is denoted by \mathfrak c (lowercase fraktur "c") or , \mathb ...

, a cardinal number that represents the size of the set of real numbers

Science

* Continuum morphology, in

plant morphology Phytomorphology is the study of the morphology (biology), physical form and external structure of plants.Raven, P. H., R. F. Evert, & S. E. Eichhorn. ''Biology of Plants'', 7th ed., page 9. (New York: W. H. Freeman, 2005). . This is usually cons ...

, underlining the continuum between morphological categories *

Continuum concept The continuum concept is an idea, coined by Jean Liedloff in her 1975 book ''The Continuum Concept'', that human beings have an innate set of expectations (which Liedloff calls the continuum) that our evolution as a species has designed us to meet ...

, in psychology *

Continuum mechanics Continuum mechanics is a branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical behavior of materials modeled as a continuous mass rather than as discrete particles. The French mathematician Augustin-Louis Cauchy was the first to formulate such m ...

, in physics, deals with continuous matter *

Space-time continuum In physics, spacetime is a mathematical model that combines the three dimensions of space and one dimension of time into a single four-dimensional manifold. Spacetime diagrams can be used to visualize relativistic effects, such as why differ ...

, any mathematical model that combines space and time into a single continuum * Continuum theory of specific heats of solids, see

Debye model In thermodynamics and solid-state physics, the Debye model is a method developed by Peter Debye in 1912 for estimating the phonon contribution to the specific heat (Heat capacity) in a solid. It treats the vibrations of the atomic lattice (hea ...

* Triune continuum, trinity of continual representations in general system modeling defined in the theory of triune continuum, used in the

Triune continuum paradigm The Triune Continuum Paradigm is a paradigm for general system modeling published in 2002.A. Naumenko''Triune Continuum Paradigm: a paradigm for general system modeling and its applications for UML and RM-ODP'' Doctoral thesis 2581, Swiss Federal ...

Continuous spectrum In physics, a continuous spectrum usually means a set of attainable values for some physical quantity (such as energy or wavelength) that is best described as an interval of real numbers, as opposed to a discrete spectrum, a set of attainable ...

, referred to simply as the continuum in contrast to discrete spectral lines

Arts and entertainment

Film and television

* ''Continuum'' (film), or ''I'll Follow You Down'', a 2013 Canadian film * '' Stargate: Continuum'', a 2008 direct-to-DVD film in the ''Stargate'' franchise * ''Continuum'' (TV series), a 2012–2015 Canadian science fiction series * "Continuum" (''American Horror Story''), a 2013 television episode *

Q Continuum Q is a fictional character, as well as the name of a race, in '' Star Trek'' appearing in the '' Next Generation'', '' Deep Space Nine'', '' Voyager'', '' Lower Decks'', and '' Picard'' series and in related media. The most familiar Q is portray ...

, an extended universe in the fictional ''Star Trek'' universe

Games

* ''Continuum'' (game client), a game client for the SubSpace computer game *

Continuum (role-playing game) ''Continuum: Roleplaying in the Yet'' (stylized as ''C°ntinuum: roleplaying in The Yet'') is a science fiction role-playing game about time travel created by Chris Adams, Dave Fooden and Barbara Manui and published by Aetherco/Dreamcatcher. ...

, a time travel role-playing game * '' The Continuum'', a browser-based fantasy collectible wargame * ''

Alpha Waves Alpha waves, or the alpha rhythm, are neural oscillations in the frequency range of 8–12 Hz likely originating from the synchronous and coherent (in phase or constructive) electrical activity of thalamic pacemaker cells in humans. Historica ...

'', released in North America as ''Continuum'', a 1990 3D video game * Command & Conquer: Continuum, a cancelled MMORPG in the ''Command & Conquer'' series

Music

* ''Continuum'' (Ligeti), a composition for harpsichord by György Ligeti, 1968 *

Continuum Fingerboard The Continuum Fingerboard or Haken Continuum is a music performance controller and synthesizer developed by Lippold Haken, a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois, and sold by Haken Audio, located in Cham ...

, a continuous pitch performance controller developed by Haken Audio

Performers

Continuum (chamber ensemble) Continuum (founded 1966) is an American classical chamber music ensemble specializing in contemporary classical music. Biography and career Founded in New York City in 1966 by pianists Cheryl Seltzer and Joel Sachs, Continuum is a chamber musi ...

, an American classical chamber music ensemble *

Continuum (jazz group) Tadley Ewing Peake Dameron (February 21, 1917 – March 8, 1965) was an American jazz composer, arranger, and pianist. Biography Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dameron was the most influential arranger of the bebop era, but also wrote charts for swi ...

, with Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, Ron Carter, Art Taylor, Kenny Barron *

Continuum (music project) Continuum is a collaborative ambient and drone music project between Bass Communion (Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree) and Dirk Serries (of Vidna Obmana and Fear Falls Burning). The project looks to expand on the artists' "collective ambition an ...

, a collaboration between Steven Wilson and Dirk Serries

Albums

* ''Continuum'' (The Components album), 2018 * ''Continuum'' (Fly to the Sky album), 2014 * ''Continuum'' (John Mayer album), 2006 * ''Continuum'' (Mentallo & The Fixer album) or the title song, 1995 * ''Continuum'' (Nik Bärtsch album), 2016 * ''Continuum'' (Prototype album), 2006 * ''Continuum'' (Rainer Brüninghaus album) or the title song, 1983 * ''Continuum'' (Ray Drummond album), 1994 * ''The Continuum'' (album), by Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, or the title song, 1997

Songs

* "Continuum", by At the Drive-In from ''

In•ter a•li•a ''in•ter a•li•a'' is the fourth studio album by At the Drive-In, released on May 5, 2017. It is their first studio album in 17 years since ''Relationship of Command'', and their first release since the 2005 compilation album ''This Station I ...

'', 2017 * "Continuum", by Defecation from '' Intention Surpassed'', 2003 * "Continuum", by Erra from ''

Drift Drift or Drifts may refer to: Geography * Drift or ford (crossing) of a river * Drift, Kentucky, unincorporated community in the United States * In Cornwall, England: ** Drift, Cornwall, village ** Drift Reservoir, associated with the village ...

'', 2016 * "Continuum", by Jaco Pastorius from ''

Jaco Pastorius John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (; December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987) was an American jazz bass guitar, bassist, composer and producer. He recorded albums as a solo artist and band leader and was a member of Weather Report from 1 ...

'', 1976 * "Continuum", by Opeth from ''

In Cauda Venenum ''In Cauda Venenum'' (Latin for "Poison in the tail") is the thirteenth studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Opeth, released on 27 September 2019 through Moderbolaget and Nuclear Blast. It was released in two versions: a Swedish-language ...

'', 2019 * "Continuum", by Tycho from ''

Epoch In chronology and periodization, an epoch or reference epoch is an instant in time chosen as the origin of a particular calendar era. The "epoch" serves as a reference point from which time is measured. The moment of epoch is usually decided by ...

'', 2016

Print

* ''Continuum'' (journal), an academic journal of media and cultural studies * ''Continuum'' (magazine), a 1992–2001 pseudoscientific magazine *

Continüm Comics Continüm Comics was an American comic book publisher which operated between the years 1988 and 1994. Owned and operated by Joseph Naftali, the company's most successful title was ''The Dark''. Notable creators who worked for Continüm include Ge ...

, a 1988–1994 American comic book publisher *

Continuum International Publishing Group Continuum International Publishing Group was an academic publisher of books with editorial offices in London and New York City. It was purchased by Nova Capital Management in 2005. In July 2011, it was taken over by Bloomsbury Publishing. , al ...

, an independent academic publisher in London and New York * ''Continuum'', a 1974–1975 series of science fiction anthologies edited by

Roger Elwood Roger Elwood (January 13, 1943 – February 2, 2007) was an American science fiction writer and editor, who edited a large number of anthologies and collections for a variety of publishers in the early to mid-1970s. Biography Born and rais ...

* ''Continuum'', a journal published by the

American Academy of Neurology The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society representing over 38,000 neurologists and neuroscientists. As a medical specialty society it was established in 1948 by A.B. Baker of the University of Minnesota to advance the ar ...

Other arts and entertainment

* Continuum (art fair), an annual event in West Palm Beach, Florida, US * ''Continuum'' (sculpture), a 1976 public artwork by Charles O. Perry

Other

* Continuum (dream), a type of false awakening *

Dialect continuum A dialect continuum or dialect chain is a series of Variety (linguistics), language varieties spoken across some geographical area such that neighboring varieties are Mutual intelligibility, mutually intelligible, but the differences accumulat ...

, the transition of one language to another through speech variations *

Continuing Anglican movement The Continuing Anglican Movement, also known as the Anglican Continuum, encompasses a number of Christian churches, principally based in North America, that have an Anglican identity and tradition but are not part of the Anglican Communion. The ...

, a.k.a. Continuum, dissenting churches who have left the Anglican Communion * Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management#Continuum, the rolling seminar series, an annual event at the school * Consciousness Continuum, or the

Mind Stream Mindstream (''citta-santāna'') in Buddhist philosophy is the moment-to-moment continuum (Sanskrit: ''saṃtāna'') of sense impressions and mental phenomena, which is also described as continuing from one life to another. Definition ' (Sanskri ...

in Buddhism * Continuum Morphology, an interpretation of morphology in biology proposed by

Rolf Sattler Rolf Sattler FLS FRSC (born March 8, 1936) is a Canadian plant morphologist, biologist, philosopher, and educator. He is considered one of the most significant contributors to the field of plant morphology and "one of the foremost plant morpholo ...

* Apache Continuum, a continuous integration server for building Java-based projects * Windows 10 feature, that allows a 2-in-1 PC to transition from a traditional desktop UI to a tablet UI