Impulse or Impulsive may refer to:

Science

Impulse (physics) In classical mechanics, impulse (symbolized by or Imp) is the integral of a force, , over the time interval, , for which it acts. Since force is a vector quantity, impulse is also a vector quantity. Impulse applied to an object produces an equi ...

, in mechanics, the change of momentum of an object; the integral of a force with respect to time *

Impulse noise (disambiguation) Impulse noise could mean: *Impulse noise (audio) *Electromagnetic interference *Burst noise Burst noise is a type of electronic noise that occurs in semiconductors and ultra-thin gate oxide films. It is also called random telegraph noise (RTN), ...

* Specific impulse, the change in momentum per unit mass of propellant of a propulsion system * Impulse function, a mathematical function of an infinitely high amplitude and infinitesimal duration *

Impulse response In signal processing and control theory, the impulse response, or impulse response function (IRF), of a dynamic system is its output when presented with a brief input signal, called an Dirac delta function, impulse (). More generally, an impulse ...

, a system's output when presented with the impulse function in Electrical Engineering *

Impulse (psychology) In psychology, impulsivity (or impulsiveness) is a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. Impulsive actions are typically "poorly conceived, prema ...

, a wish or urge, particularly a sudden one * Impulsion, a thrust of a horse

Film and television

* ''Impulse'' (1954 film), a thriller film starring Arthur Kennedy * ''Impulse'' (1974 film), a thriller film starring William Shatner * ''Impulse'' (1984 film), a science fiction film starring Meg Tilly and Tim Matheson * ''Impulse'' (1990 film), a thriller film starring Theresa Russell * ''Impulse'' (2008 film), a thriller film starring Angus Macfadyen * ''Impulse'' (2010 film), an apocalyptic thriller film starring Chris Masterson * ''Impulse'' (TV series), a 2018 American television series that streams on YouTube Premium * "Impulse" (''Star Trek: Enterprise''), a third-season episode of ''Star Trek: Enterprise'' **

Impulse drive Impulse or Impulsive may refer to: Science * Impulse (physics), in mechanics, the change of momentum of an object; the integral of a force with respect to time * Impulse noise (disambiguation) * Specific impulse, the change in momentum per uni ...

, a fictional form of propulsion in Star Trek

Print media

* ''Impulse'' (German magazine), a German monthly magazine * ''Impulse'' (Steven Gould novel), a 2013 novel by Steven Gould * ''Impulse'' (Hopkins novel), a 2007 young adult verse novel by Ellen Hopkins *

Impulse (Psionex) Psionex are a team of comic book supervillains and occasional anti-heroes in the Marvel Comics Marvel Universe, universe. Publication history Created by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Bagley, Psionex first appeared in ''The New Warriors'' #4. Fictional ...

, a Marvel Comics character by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Bagley * Impulse (DC Comics), an identity shared by three comic book superheroes published by DC Comics: Bart Allen, Kent Shakespeare, and Iris West * ''Science Fantasy'' (magazine), which was published for a while under the titles ''Impulse'' and ''SF Impulse''

Music

* Impulse (band), Bulgarian hard rock group * Impulse! Records, a jazz recording label * ''Impulse'' (Buck Hill album), 1995 * Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps, an Open Class Drum and Bugle Corps from Buena Park, California * ''Impulse'' (Erra album), 2011 * "Impulse", a song by Northlane from '' Node'', 2015 * "Impulsive" (song), a 1990 song by Wilson Phillips

Business

* Impulse Airlines, a former Australian airline * Impulse (retailer), an entertainment retailer in the UK * Isuzu Impulse, a small sporty three-door hatchback sold from 1981 through to 1992 * Impulse (body mist), a body spray made by Unilever * Impulse (software), a digital distribution system for computer games * Impulse purchase (also impulse buying), an unplanned decision to buy a product or service made just before the purchase

Other

Impulse 21 The Impulse 21, also called the Impulse Eagle, is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by William E. Cook as a one-design racer and day sailer, It was first built in 1986.Sherwood, Richard M.: ''A Field Guide to Sailboats of N ...

, an American sailboat design * Impulse (dinghy), a 4.0 m sports sailing dinghy * Impulse (roller coaster), a roller coaster at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania *

Impulsivity In psychology, impulsivity (or impulsiveness) is a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. Impulsive actions are typically "poorly conceived, prema ...

* Irresistible impulse, a legal defense that claims that an accused should not be held responsible for his or her actions {{disambiguation