Matrix

Matrix (Template:Plural form: matrices or matrixes) or MATRIX may refer to:

Science and mathematics

• Matrix (mathematics), a rectangular array of numbers, symbols or expressions
• Matrix (logic), part of a formula in prenex normal form
• Matrix (biology), the material between cells within an eukaryotic organism
• Matrix (chemical analysis), the non-analyte components of a sample
• Matrix (geology), the fine-grained material in which larger objects are embedded
• Matrix (composite), the constituent of a composite material
• Hair matrix, produces hair
• Nail matrix, part of the nail in anatomy

Technology

• Matrix (mass spectrometry), a compound that promotes the formation of ions
• Matrix (numismatics), a tool used in coin manufacturing
• A flong or mat, a paper mould made from an impression of printing type
• Matrix (printing), a mould for casting letters
• Matrix (protocol), an open standard for real-time communication software
• Matrix (record production), or master, a disc used in the production of phonograph records
  • Matrix number, of a gramophone record
• Diode matrix, a two-dimensional grid of intersecting diodes
• Display matrix, picture elements of an information display arranged as a matrix
• Keyboard matrix circuit, a wire grid for determining which key has been pressed on a keyboard
• Variable-message sign, known as matrix signs in the UK
• Matrix app, a former app and communications network closed by police in December 2024

Arts and entertainment

Fictional entities

• Matrix (comics), two comic book characters
• Matrix (Doctor Who), a computer system on the planet Gallifrey
• Matrix, a character from the Canadian animated TV series ReBoot
• Matrix (Neuromancer), a virtual-reality dataspace from the novel
• John Matrix, hero of the 1985 film Commando
• Irving Joshua Matrix, a fictitious creation of Martin Gardner

Film and television

• Matrix (TV series), a 1993 Canadian fantasy series
• The Matrix, 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 environment, within the franchise
• Matrix (talk show), a 2005–2012 Italian news and talk show
• Matrix of Leadership, in the Transformers franchise

Games

• The Matrix: Path of Neo, a 2005 action-adventure video game
• The Matrix Online, a 2005 online multiplayer video game
• The Matrix, a world-wide virtual reality data network in the role playing game Shadowrun

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
• The Matrix (magazine), published by the Association for Women in Communications
• The Matrix, a 1920 novel by Maria Thompson Daviess
• The Matrix, a 1981 novel by Jo Bannister
• The Matrix, a 1994 novel by Denis MacEoin, writing as Jonathan Aycliffe
• The Matrix, a 2004 non-fiction book about the 1999 film by Joshua Clover

Music

• Matrix (band), an American jazz-fusion ensemble
• Matrix (musician), a British producer and DJ
• Matrix (music), an element in musical variations that remains unchanged
• matrix, a 2000 album by Ryoji Ikeda
• 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), 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

• Matrix management is an organizational structure in which some individuals report to more than one supervisor or leader
• Matrix Business Technologies or Matrix Telecom, Inc., an American telecommunications firm
• Matrix Chambers, a set of barristers' chambers in London and Geneva
• Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative, a London-based architectural collective, 1980–1994
• Matrix Games, an American video game publisher
• Matrix Partners, an American private equity investment firm
• Matrix Software, 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

• David Krejčí (born 1986), Czech ice hockey player nicknamed "The Matrix"
• Shawn Marion (born 1978), American basketball player nicknamed "The Matrix"
• Marco Materazzi (born 1973), Italian footballer nicknamed "Matrix"

Transportation

• Hyundai Matrix, a multi-purpose road vehicle
• Toyota Matrix, a compact hatchback car
• PA-46R-350T Matrix, a version of the Piper PA-46 aircraft

Other uses

• Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange (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, music keyboards
• Castle Matrix, near Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland

See also

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• All pages with titles beginning with Matrix
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• Matrice (disambiguation)