Matrix

Matrix may refer to:

Math and science

• Matrix (mathematics), a rectangular array of numbers, symbols or expressions
• Matrix (biology), the material or tissue between cells in which more specialized structures are embedded
• Matrix (chemical analysis), the non-analyte components of a sample
• Matrix (geology), the fine-grained material in which larger objects are embedded
• Harris matrix, an archeological tool
• Metal matrix, material used in a metal matrix composite
• Matrix isolation, an experimental technique in chemistry and physics

Film and television

• The Matrix (franchise), a science fiction franchise
  • The Matrix, the first film in the franchise
  • The Matrix: Music from the Motion Picture, a soundtrack album
• Matrix (TV series)
• Matrix (Doctor Who), a computer system
• Matrix, a ReBoot character
• John Matrix, a Commando character

Music and audio

• Matrix (music), an unchanging element of variations
• Matrix (artist), a British DJ
• Matrix (jazz group)
• The Matrix (production team)
• M@rix, an album by P.A.L.
• Clave matrix
• Keyboard matrix circuit
• Matrix decoder, a technology for converting audio channels
• Matrix (or matrix master), a master disc used in the production of gramophone records
• "Matrix", a song by Chick Corea on the album Now He Sings, Now He Sobs

Comics and literature

• Matrix (comics), a DC Comics character
• Matrix (Doctor Who novel), by Robert Perry and Mike Tucker
• Matrix of Leadership, a Transformers plot element
• Matrix, a Neuromancer plot element

Business and law

• MATRIX: Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel
• Matrix Business Technologies, a telecommunications firm
• Matrix Chambers, a barristers' set
• Matrix Games, an American video game publisher founded 1999
• Matrix management, an organizational management style
• Matrix Partners, a private equity investment firm
• Matrix Software, a Japanese video game developer founded 1994
• Growth-share matrix, a business analysis technique

Transportation

• Hyundai Matrix, a multi-purpose vehicle sold in Europe and Southeast Asia
• Toyota Matrix, a compact hatchback sold in North America
• Matrix sign, an electronic traffic sign

Other uses

• Matrix (numismatics), a tool in coin manufacturing
• Matrix (printing), a mold for casting letters
• Matrix (club), a Berlin nightclub opened in 1996
• The Matrix (club), a 1965-1972 San Francisco nightclub
• Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange (MATRIX), a database of U.S. citizens
• Shawn Marion (born 1978), aka The Matrix, American basketball player
• Marco Materazzi (born 1973), aka The Matrix, Italian footballer

See also

• Array (disambiguation)
• Grid (disambiguation)