Manifold (disambiguation)

A manifold is an abstract mathematical space which, in a close-up view, resembles the spaces described by Euclidean geometry.

Manifold may also refer to:

Science and engineering

• Topological manifold, a topological space which is a locally Euclidean Hausdorff space.
• Manifold (engineering), a Machine element used to split or combine a gas or a fluid
• Exhaust manifold, an engine part which collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe
• Hydraulic manifold, a component used to regulate fluid flow in a hydraulic system, thus controlling the transfer of power between actuators and pumps
• Inlet manifold or "intake manifold", an engine part which supplies the air or fuel/air mixture to the cylinders
• Manifold (scuba), in a scuba set, connects two or more diving cylinders
• Manifold chemistry, a piece of apparatus used in chemistry to manipulate gases
• Vacuum manifold

Media

• Manifold Records, a record label
• The Manifold Trilogy by science fiction author Stephen Baxter
• Manifold (magazine), magazine of the University of Warwick mathematical community
• Manifold (comics), a fictional character who appears in Marvel Comics publications

Software

• Manifold System, a company that develops a GIS software package

Places

• Manifold, Pennsylvania
• River Manifold, a river in England
• The Manifold Way, a foot- and cycle-path which follows the old route of the Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway, Staffordshire, England

People

• Sir Walter Manifold (1849–1928) an Australian grazier and politician
• John Manifold (1915-1985) an Australian poet and critic.