Matrix Explained

Matrix (: 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

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

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

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

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

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