Convergence
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Convergence or may refer to:
[edit] Science
[edit] Mathematics
- Convergence (mathematics), refers to the notion that some functions and sequences approach a limit under certain conditions
- Convergence (logic), the notion that a sequence of transformations come to the same conclusion, no matter what order they are performed in
[edit] Natural sciences
- Convergent evolution, the acquisition of the same biological trait in unrelated lineages
- Convergence (eye), simultaneous inward movement of eyes toward each other
- Convergence (sustainability science), progress towards equity within biological planetary limits in sustainability science
[edit] Computing and technology
- Bioconvergence, the merger of previously distinct technologies into a new form; requiring new theories, new products, and new practices
- Convergence (telecommunications), the combination of multiple services through lines of telecommunication from a single provider
- Convergence (routing), the status of a set of routers having the same knowledge of the surrounding network topology
- Convergence (evolutionary computing), a means of modeling the tendency for genetic characteristics of populations to stabilize over time
- Convergence (SSL), a distributed replacement for the CA system used by Secure Sockets Layer
[edit] Economy
- Convergence (economics), a possible phenomenon also known as the Catch-up effect
[edit] Society and culture
[edit] Entertainment
[edit] Literature
- Convergence (series), edited by Ruth Nanda Anshen
- Convergence (novel), by Charles Sheffield
[edit] Music
- Convergence (David Arkenstone and David Lanz album)
- Convergence (Dave Douglas album)
- Convergence (Front Line Assembly album)
[edit] Politics
- Convergence (Mexico), a political party in Mexico
[edit] Gatherings
- Convergence (goth festival), the annual net.goth party
- CONvergence (convention), a speculative fiction convention in Minnesota
- Convergence (Net-25 program), an I.T. Show on NET25 in the Philippines
[edit] Other
- Convergence (New Jersey), an office campus in Whippany, New Jersey
[edit] See also
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