# Matrix

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**Matrix** (: **matrices** or **matrixes**) or **MATRIX** may refer to:

## Science and mathematics

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

## Technology

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

## Arts and entertainment

### Fictional entities

- [Matrix (comics)](/source/Matrix_(comics)), two comic book characters
- [Matrix (*Doctor Who*)](/source/Matrix_(Doctor_Who)), a computer system on the planet Gallifrey
- Matrix, a character from the Canadian animated TV series *[ReBoot](/source/ReBoot)*
- [Matrix (*Neuromancer*)](/source/Matrix_(Neuromancer)), a virtual-reality dataspace from the novel
- John Matrix, hero of the 1985 film *[Commando](/source/Commando_(1985_film))*
- [Irving Joshua Matrix](/source/Irving_Joshua_Matrix), a fictitious creation of [Martin Gardner](/source/Martin_Gardner)

### Film and television

- [*Matrix* (TV series)](/source/Matrix_(TV_series)), a 1993 Canadian fantasy series
- *[The Matrix](/source/The_Matrix)*, a 1999 science fiction action film - [*The Matrix* (franchise)](/source/The_Matrix_(franchise)), an American media franchise developed from the film - "The Matrix", a fictional setting, a [virtual reality](/source/Virtual_reality) environment, within the franchise
- [*Matrix* (talk show)](/source/Matrix_(talk_show)), a 2005–2012 Italian news and talk show
- [Matrix of Leadership](/source/Matrix_of_Leadership), in the *Transformers* franchise

### Games

- *[The Matrix: Path of Neo](/source/The_Matrix:_Path_of_Neo)*, a 2005 action-adventure video game
- *[The Matrix Online](/source/The_Matrix_Online)*, a 2005 online multiplayer video game
- The Matrix, a world-wide virtual reality data network in the role playing game *[Shadowrun](/source/Shadowrun)*

### Literature

- *Matrix*, a 1969 novel by [John Rankine](/source/John_Rankine_(writer)), writing as Douglas R. Mason
- [*Matrix* (Perry and Tucker novel)](/source/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](/source/Michael_R._Collings)
- [*Matrix* (Groff novel)](/source/Matrix_(Groff_novel)), a 2021 novel by Lauren Groff
- [*Matrix* (journal)](/source/Matrix_(journal)), a journal on printing published by [Whittington Press](/source/Whittington_Press)
- [*The Matrix* (magazine)](/source/The_Matrix_(magazine)), published by the Association for Women in Communications
- *The Matrix*, a 1920 novel by [Maria Thompson Daviess](/source/Maria_Thompson_Daviess)
- *The Matrix*, a 1981 novel by [Jo Bannister](/source/Jo_Bannister)
- *The Matrix*, a 1994 novel by [Denis MacEoin](/source/Denis_MacEoin), writing as Jonathan Aycliffe
- *The Matrix*, a 2004 non-fiction book about the 1999 film by [Joshua Clover](/source/Joshua_Clover)

### Music

- [Matrix (band)](/source/Matrix_(band)), an American jazz-fusion ensemble
- [Matrix (musician)](/source/Matrix_(musician)), a British producer and DJ
- [Matrix (music)](/source/Matrix_(music)), an element in musical variations that remains unchanged
- *matrix*, a 2000 album by [Ryoji Ikeda](/source/Ryoji_Ikeda)
- [*Matrix* (EP)](/source/Matrix_(EP)), by B.A.P, 2015
- "Matrix", a song by Chick Corea from the 1968 album *[Now He Sings, Now He Sobs](/source/Now_He_Sings,_Now_He_Sobs)*
- "Matrix", a song by Kate Pierson from the 2015 album *[Guitars and Microphones](/source/Guitars_and_Microphones)*
- [The Matrix (production team)](/source/The_Matrix_(production_team)), an American-British production team Specializing in Pop Music. - [*The Matrix* (album)](/source/The_Matrix_(album)), 2009
- "The Matrix", a Song by [Mother Mother](/source/Mother_Mother) From the 2024 Album [Grief Chapter](/source/Grief_Chapter).

## Businesses and organisations

- [Matrix management](/source/Matrix_management) is an organizational structure in which some individuals report to more than one supervisor or leader
- [Matrix Business Technologies](/source/Matrix_Business_Technologies) or Matrix Telecom, Inc., an American telecommunications firm
- [Matrix Chambers](/source/Matrix_Chambers), a set of barristers' chambers in London and Geneva
- [Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative](/source/Matrix_Feminist_Design_Co-operative), a London-based architectural collective, 1980–1994
- [Matrix Games](/source/Matrix_Games), an American video game publisher
- [Matrix Partners](/source/Matrix_Partners), an American private equity investment firm
- [Matrix Software](/source/Matrix_Software), or Matrix Corporation, a Japanese video game developer
- [Matrix (club)](/source/Matrix_(club)), a Berlin nightclub opened in 1996
- [The Matrix (club)](/source/The_Matrix_(club)), a San Francisco nightclub, 1965–1972
- [The Matrix Theatre Company](/source/The_Matrix_Theatre_Company), in Los Angeles, California, US
- [Matrix Concepts](/source/Matrix_Concepts_Holdings_Berhad), a Malaysian property developer

## People

- [David Krejčí](/source/David_Krej%C4%8D%C3%AD) (born 1986), Czech ice hockey player nicknamed "The Matrix"
- [Shawn Marion](/source/Shawn_Marion) (born 1978), American basketball player nicknamed "The Matrix"
- [Marco Materazzi](/source/Marco_Materazzi) (born 1973), Italian footballer nicknamed "Matrix"

## Transportation

- [Hyundai Matrix](/source/Hyundai_Matrix), a multi-purpose road vehicle
- [Toyota Matrix](/source/Toyota_Matrix), a compact hatchback car
- PA-46R-350T Matrix, a version of the [Piper PA-46](/source/Piper_PA-46#PA-46R-350T_Matrix) aircraft

## Other uses

- [Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange](/source/Multistate_Anti-Terrorism_Information_Exchange) (MATRIX), an American data mining system
- [Matrix (magic trick)](/source/Matrix_(magic_trick)), a close-up magic coin and card trick
- Matrix, a brand name of veterinary progestin [altrenogest](/source/Altrenogest)
- [Oberheim Matrix synthesizers](/source/Oberheim_Matrix_synthesizers), music keyboards
- Castle Matrix, near [Rathkeale](/source/Rathkeale), County Limerick, Ireland

## See also

- [Matrice (disambiguation)](/source/Matrice_(disambiguation))

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