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Science and mathematics

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Matrix (mathematics) In mathematics, a matrix (: matrices) is a rectangle, rectangular array or table of numbers, symbol (formal), symbols, or expression (mathematics), expressions, with elements or entries arranged in rows and columns, which is used to represent ...
, a rectangular array of numbers, symbols or expressions *
Matrix (logic) A formula (mathematical logic), formula of the predicate calculus is in prenex Normal form (abstract rewriting), normal form (PNF) if it is Rewriting#Logic, written as a string of quantifier (logic), quantifiers and bound variable, bound variables, ...
, part of a formula in prenex normal form *
Matrix (biology) In biology, matrix (: matrices) is the material (or tissue) in between a eukaryotic organism's cells. The structure of connective tissues is an extracellular matrix. Fingernails and toenails grow from matrices. It is found in various connec ...
, the material in between a eukaryotic organism's cells *
Matrix (chemical analysis) In chemical analysis, matrix refers to the components of a sample other than the analyte of interest. The matrix can have a considerable effect on the way the analysis is conducted and the quality of the results are obtained; such effects are call ...
, the non-analyte components of a sample *
Matrix (geology) The matrix or groundmass of a rock (geology), rock is the grain size, finer-grained mass of material in which larger grains, crystals, or clastic rock, clasts are embedded. The matrix of an igneous rock consists of finer-grained, often microsco ...
, the fine-grained material in which larger objects are embedded *
Matrix (composite) In materials science, a matrix is a constituent of a composite material. Functions A matrix serves the following functions: * It binds the fiber reinforcement. * It provides the composite component its shape and directs its surface quality. ...
, the constituent of a composite material * Hair matrix, produces hair * Nail matrix, part of the nail in anatomy


Technology

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Matrix (mass spectrometry) In mass spectrometry, a matrix is a compound that promotes the formation of ions. Matrix compounds are used in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI), matrix-assisted ionization (MAI), and fast atom bombardment (FAB). Matrix-assis ...
, a compound that promotes the formation of ions * Matrix (numismatics), a tool used in coin manufacturing *
Matrix (printing) In the manufacture of metal type used in letterpress printing, a matrix (from the Latin meaning ''womb'' or ''a female breeding animal'') is the mould used to cast a letter, known as a sort (typesetting), sort. Matrices for printing types were ma ...
, a mould for casting letters *
Matrix (protocol) Matrix (sometimes stylized as ''matrixor m '' for short) is an open standard and communication protocol for real-time communication. It aims to make real-time communication work seamlessly between different service providers, in the way that s ...
, an open standard for real-time communication *
Matrix (record production) In the production of phonograph records – discs that were commonly made of shellac, and later, vinyl – sound was recorded directly onto a master disc (also called the matrix, sometimes just the master) at the recording studio. From about 195 ...
, or master, a disc used in the production of phonograph records ** Matrix number, of a gramophone record *
Diode matrix A diode matrix is a two-dimensional grid of wires: each "intersection" wherein one-row crosses over another has either a diode A diode is a two-Terminal (electronics), terminal electronic component that conducts electric current primarily in ...
, a two-dimensional grid of intersecting diodes * Display matrix, picture elements of an information display arranged as a matrix *
Keyboard matrix circuit A keyboard matrix circuit is a design used in most electronic musical keyboards and computer keyboards in which the key switches are connected by a grid of wires, similar to a diode matrix. For example, 16 wires arranged in 8 rows and 8 columns can ...
, a wire grid for determining which key has been pressed on a keyboard *
Variable-message sign A variable- (also changeable-, electronic-, or dynamic-) message sign or message board, often abbreviated VMS, VMB, CMS, or DMS, and in the UK known as a matrix sign, is an electronic traffic sign often used on roadways to give travelers info ...
, known as ''matrix signs'' in the UK *
Matrix app Matrix was an instant messaging (IM) and communications network that was shut down by cooperation between Dutch and French police in December 2024. It was also known by the names Mactrix, Totalsec, X-Quantum and Q-Safe. History Dutch police discov ...
, a former app and communications network closed by police in December 2024


Arts and entertainment


Fictional entities

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Matrix (comics) Supergirl is the name of several fictional superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original, current, and most well known Supergirl is Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), Kara Zor-El, the cousin of superhero Superman. Th ...
, two comic book characters * Matrix (''Doctor Who''), a computer system on the planet Gallifrey * Matrix, a character from the Canadian animated TV series ''
ReBoot In computing, rebooting is the process by which a running computer system is restarted, either intentionally or unintentionally. Reboots can be either a cold reboot (alternatively known as a hard reboot) in which the power to the system is physi ...
'' * Matrix (''Neuromancer''), a virtual-reality dataspace from the novel * John Matrix, hero of the 1985 film ''
Commando A commando is a combatant, or operative of an elite light infantry or special operations force, specially trained for carrying out raids and operating in small teams behind enemy lines. Originally, "a commando" was a type of combat unit, as oppo ...
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Irving Joshua Matrix Irving Joshua Matrix — previously known as Irving Joshua Bush and commonly known as Dr. (I. J.) Matrix — is a fictitious polymath scientist, scholar, cowboy, and entrepreneur who made extraordinary contributions to perpetual motion engineering, ...
, a fictitious creation of
Martin Gardner Martin Gardner (October 21, 1914May 22, 2010) was an American popular mathematics and popular science writer with interests also encompassing magic, scientific skepticism, micromagic, philosophy, religion, and literatureespecially the writin ...


Film and television

* ''Matrix'' (TV series), a 1993 Canadian fantasy series * ''
The Matrix ''The Matrix'' is a 1999 science fiction film, science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. It is the first installment in the The Matrix (franchise), ''Matrix'' film series, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Ca ...
'', a 1999 science fiction action film ** ''The Matrix'' (franchise), an American media franchise developed from the film ** "The Matrix", a fictional setting, a
virtual reality Virtual reality (VR) is a Simulation, simulated experience that employs 3D near-eye displays and pose tracking to give the user an immersive feel of a virtual world. Applications of virtual reality include entertainment (particularly video gam ...
environment, within the franchise * ''Matrix'' (talk show), a 2005–2012 Italian news and talk show *
Matrix of Leadership The Autobots are a fictional faction of sentient robots in the ''Transformers'' multimedia franchise. The Autobots are living robots from the planet Cybertron who, like most Transformers, are each imbued with a unique "life force" known as a " ...
, in the ''Transformers'' franchise


Games

* '' The Matrix: Path of Neo'', a 2005 action-adventure video game * ''
The Matrix Online ''The Matrix Online'' (abbreviated as ''MxO'') is a discontinued massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) initially developed by Monolith Productions and later, a few months after launch, by Sony Online Entertainment. It was adve ...
'', a 2005 online multiplayer video game * The Matrix, a world-wide virtual reality data network in the role playing game ''
Shadowrun ''Shadowrun'' is a science fantasy tabletop role-playing game set in an alternate future in which cybernetics, magic in fiction, magic and fantasy creatures co-exist. It combines genres of cyberpunk, urban fantasy, and crime fiction, crime, wit ...
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Literature

* ''Matrix'', a 1969 novel by John Rankine, writing as Douglas R. Mason * ''Matrix'' (Perry and Tucker novel), a 1998 ''Doctor Who'' novel by Robert Perry and Mike Tucker * ''Matrix: Echoes of Growing Up West'', a 2010 collection of poems by Michael R. Collings * ''Matrix'' (Groff novel), a 2021 novel by Lauren Groff * ''Matrix'' (journal), a journal on printing published by
Whittington Press Whittington Court is an Elizabethan manor house, five miles east of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, England. Adjacent to the house is the Whittington, Gloucestershire, Whittington parish church which dates from the 12th century and now dedicate ...
* ''The Matrix'' (magazine), published by the Association for Women in Communications * ''The Matrix'', a 1920 novel by
Maria Thompson Daviess Maria Thompson Daviess (November 28, 1872 – September 3, 1924) was an American artist and feminist author. She is best known for her popular novels written in the early 20th century, with a " Pollyanna" outlook, as well as several short sto ...
* ''The Matrix'', a 1981 novel by Jo Bannister * ''The Matrix'', a 1994 novel by
Denis MacEoin Denis M. MacEoin (26 January 1949 – 6 June 2022) was a British academic, scholar and writer with a focus on Persian, Arabic and Islamic studies. He authored several academic books and articles, as well as many pieces of journalism. Since 2014 ...
, writing as Jonathan Aycliffe * ''The Matrix'', a 2004 non-fiction book about the 1999 film by
Joshua Clover Joshua Clover (December 30, 1962 – April 26, 2025) was an American poet, writer, professor of English and comparative literature at the University of California, Davis, and revolutionary. Clover was a published scholar, poet, critic, and jour ...


Music

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Matrix (band) Matrix is a jazz fusion group from Appleton, Wisconsin, that started in 1974, noted for tight brass ensemble lines and complex musical themes inspired by literary works, the American Indian, and other significant programmatic themes. Matrix made ...
, an American jazz-fusion ensemble *
Matrix (musician) Jamie Quinn, better known by his stage name Matrix, is a British drum and bass producer, DJ, and founder of record label Metro Recordings in London. Musical career 1994-2000: Career beginnings Quinn started his musical career as one half o ...
, a British producer and DJ *
Matrix (music) In music, especially folk and popular music, a matrix is an element of variations which does not change. The term was derived from use in musical writings and from Arthur Koestler's '' The Act of Creation'', who defines creativity as the bisocia ...
, an element in musical variations that remains unchanged * ''matrix'', a 2000 album by
Ryoji Ikeda Ryoji Ikeda (池田 亮司 ''Ikeda Ryōji'', born 1966) is a Japanese Visual arts, visual and sound artist who currently lives and works in Paris, France. Ikeda's music is concerned primarily with sound in a variety of "raw" states, such as sine ...
* ''Matrix'' (EP), by B.A.P, 2015 * "Matrix", a song by Chick Corea from the 1968 album '' Now He Sings, Now He Sobs'' * "Matrix", a song by Kate Pierson from the 2015 album '' Guitars and Microphones'' *
The Matrix (production team) The Matrix is an American-British songwriting and record production team, consisting of Lauren Christy, Scott Spock, and Graham Edwards. In 1999, the production team took on their first project, the Jackson Mendoza song "Venus or Mars"; it ...
, an American-British production team Specializing in Pop Music. ** ''The Matrix'' (album), 2009 * "The Matrix", a Song by Mother Mother From the 2024 Album Grief Chapter.


Businesses and organisations

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Matrix management Matrix management is an organizational structure in which some individuals report to more than one supervisor or leader—relationships described as Solid line reporting, solid line or dotted line reporting, also understood in context of vertical, ...
is an organizational structure in which some individuals report to more than one supervisor or leader *
Matrix Business Technologies Matrix Telecom, Inc., operating as Matrix Business Technologies, Trinsic, Powered by Matrix, Excel Telecommunications and various other niche brands is a United States telecommunications firm that provides voice and data services to consumers and ...
or Matrix Telecom, Inc., an American telecommunications firm * Matrix Chambers, a set of barristers' chambers in London and Geneva *
Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative Matrix Feminist Design Co-Operative was formed in London in 1981. It was one of the first architectural organisations worldwide to bring a feminist approach to architecture and the design of the built environment and to challenge patriarchal spa ...
, a London-based architectural collective, 1980–1994 *
Matrix Games Matrix Games is a publisher of PC games, specifically strategy games and wargames. It is based in Ohio, US, and Surrey, UK. Their focus is primarily but not exclusively on wargames and turn-based strategy. The product line-up also includes sp ...
, an American video game publisher *
Matrix Partners Matrix (formerly Matrix Partners) is a US-based venture capital investment firm. The firm invests in seed and early-stage companies in the United States and India, particularly in the software, communications, semiconductors, data storage, Int ...
, an American private equity investment firm *
Matrix Software , commonly referred to as Matrix Software, is a Japanese video game developer located in Tokyo. Founded in July 1994 by former members of Climax Entertainment and Telenet Japan, the company has since created games for a number of systems begin ...
, or Matrix Corporation, a Japanese video game developer * Matrix (club), a Berlin nightclub opened in 1996 * The Matrix (club), a San Francisco nightclub, 1965–1972 * The Matrix Theatre Company, in Los Angeles, California, US * Matrix Concepts, a Malaysian property developer


People

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David Krejčí David Krejčí (, born 28 April 1986) is a Czech former professional ice hockey centre who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins. He was part of the Bruins' Stanley Cup win in 2011 and led the NHL in points durin ...
(born 1986), Czech ice hockey player nicknamed "The Matrix" *
Shawn Marion Shawn Dwayne Marion (born May 7, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Marion finished his career as a four-time NBA All-Star, a two-time member of the All- ...
(born 1978), American basketball player nicknamed "The Matrix" *
Marco Materazzi Marco Materazzi (; born 19 August 1973) is an Italian former professional Association football, footballer and Association football manager, manager. Early in his career, Materazzi played with various Italian teams in Serie B and Serie C, and w ...
(born 1973), Italian footballer nicknamed "Matrix"


Transportation

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Hyundai Matrix The Hyundai Lavita is a multi purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai, from 2001 to 2010. It was also marketed as the Hyundai Matrix in Europe and Southeast Asia, and as the Hyundai Elantra LaVita in Australia. It ...
, a multi-purpose road vehicle *
Toyota Matrix The Toyota Matrix, officially named Toyota Corolla Matrix, is a compact hatchback manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario and derived from the Corolla. Introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, the Matrix was the res ...
, a compact hatchback car * PA-46R-350T Matrix, a version of the
Piper PA-46 The Piper M-Class (PA-46; formerly called the Malibu, Malibu Mirage, Malibu Meridian, and Matrix) is a family of American light aircraft manufactured by Piper Aircraft of Vero Beach, Florida. The aircraft are powered by single engines and have ...
aircraft


Other uses

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Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange The Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange Program, also known by the acronym MATRIX, was a U.S. federally funded data mining system originally developed for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement described as a tool to identify terro ...
(MATRIX), an American data mining system * Matrix (magic trick), a close-up magic coin and card trick * Matrix, a brand name of veterinary progestin altrenogest *
Oberheim Matrix synthesizers Oberheim Matrix synthesizers were a product line of subtractive synthesis, subtractive analog synthesizers from Oberheim featuring a system of modulation which Oberheim called "Matrix Modulation" as a method of selecting and routing elements that ...
, music keyboards * Castle Matrix, near
Rathkeale Rathkeale () is a town in west County Limerick, in Ireland. It is 30 km (18 mi) southwest of Limerick city on the N21 road to Tralee, County Kerry, and lies on the River Deel. The town is in a townland and civil parish of the same n ...
, County Limerick, Ireland


See also

* * * * * * Matrice (disambiguation) {{disambiguation