Matrix

Matrix (pl.: matrices or matrixes) most commonly refers to:

• Matrix (mathematics), a rectangular array of numbers, symbols or expressions
• The Matrix (franchise), an American media franchise developed from
  • The Matrix , a 1999 science-fiction action film
  • "The Matrix", a fictional setting, a virtual reality environment, within the franchise

Matrix may also refer to:

Science and mathematics

• Matrix (mathematics), algebraic structure, extension of vector into 2 dimensions
• Matrix (logic), part of a formula in prenex normal form
• Matrix (biology), the material in between a eukaryotic organism's cells
• 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
• Matrix (printing), a mould for casting letters
• Matrix (protocol), an open standard for real-time communication
• 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

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
• 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

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), a pop-music production team
  • The Matrix (album), 2009

Businesses and organisations

• 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

• All pages with titles containing matrix
• All pages with titles beginning with Matrix
• All pages with titles beginning with the Matrix
• All pages with titles containing matrixes
• All pages with titles containing matrices
• Matrice (disambiguation)