Transformation
Encyclopedia
Mathematics
- Transformation (function)
- Transformation (combinatorics)Transformation (combinatorics)In combinatorial mathematics, the notion of transformation is used with several slightly different meanings. Informally, a transformation of a set of N values is an arrangement of those values into a particular order, where values may be repeated, but the ordered list is N elements in length...
- Integral transform
- Data transformation (statistics)Data transformation (statistics)In statistics, data transformation refers to the application of a deterministic mathematical function to each point in a data set — that is, each data point zi is replaced with the transformed value yi = f, where f is a function...
- Transformation matrix
Natural science
- Phase transformation, a physical transition from one medium to another
- Chemical transformationChemical transformationIn chemistry a chemical transformation shows the conversion of a substrate to a product omitting the reagents and catalysts or underlying reaction mechanism as opposed to a chemical reaction...
- MetamorphosisMetamorphosisMetamorphosis is a biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching, involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in the animal's body structure through cell growth and differentiation...
, the biological process of changing physical form after birth or hatching - Malignant transformationMalignant transformationMalignant transformation is the process by which cells acquire the properties of cancer. This may occur as a primary process in normal tissue, or secondarily as malignant degeneration of a previously existing benign tumor....
, the process of cells becoming cancerous - Transformation (genetics)Transformation (genetics)In molecular biology transformation is the genetic alteration of a cell resulting from the direct uptake, incorporation and expression of exogenous genetic material from its surroundings and taken up through the cell membrane. Transformation occurs naturally in some species of bacteria, but it can...
, genetic alteration of a cell by DNA uptake - Transformation opticsTransformation opticsTransformation optics represents an advancement in the design of optical devices. It is the basis for conceptualizing complex tools in the electromagnetic regime which allows for novel control of light, also known as electromagnetic waves. The mathematics underpinning transformation optics is...
, generalized optical devices
Computing
- Data transformationData transformationIn metadata and data warehouse, a data transformation converts data from a source data format into destination data.Data transformation can be divided into two steps:...
- Model transformationModel transformationA model transformation, in model-driven engineering, is an automatable way of ensuring that a family of models is consistent, in a precise sense which the software engineer can define...
- Program transformationProgram transformationA program transformation is any operation that takes a computer program and generates another program. In many cases the transformed program is required to be semantically equivalent to the original, relative to a particular formal semantics and in fewer cases the transformations result in programs...
- XML transformation
- Transformation of textTransformation of textTransformation of text is strategies to perform geometric transformations on text , particularly in systems that do not natively support transformation, such as HTML, seven-segment displays and plain text.-Implementation:...
Fiction
- Transformation (novel), by Carol Berg
- ShapeshiftingShapeshiftingShapeshifting is a common theme in mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. It is also found in epic poems, science fiction literature, fantasy literature, children's literature, Shakespearean comedy, ballet, film, television, comics, and video games...
, a type of transformation common in mythology and folklore - HenshinHenshinis the Japanese word for "transformation," literally meaning, "to change or transform the body." This word is primarily used in manga, anime, and tokusatsu dramas for when a character transforms into a superhero. usually have a "henshin call", a catchphrase which they recite when they transform...
, a type of transformation common in anime, manga and tokusatsu - Transformation, an alternate title for The Marble FaunThe Marble FaunThe Marble Faun: Or, The Romance of Monte Beni, also known as Transformation, was the last of the four major romances by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and was published in 1860. The Marble Faun, written on the eve of the American Civil War, is set in a fantastical Italy...
, a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Other uses
- Maturity Transformation (MT): use/borrow cheap (e.g. short-term) money to invest at a more lucrative rate (typically long-term projects for a firm; or longer-term loans if the transformer is a bank). Cf. carry trade on rates
- Transformation (law)Transformation (law)In United States copyright law, transformation is a possible justification that use of a copyrighted work may qualify as fair use, i.e., that a certain use of a work does not infringe its holder's copyright due to the public interest in the usage...
, a concept in copyright law - Transformation (patent law)
- Transformation (Tal Wilkenfeld album)Transformation (Tal Wilkenfeld album)Transformation is the first studio album by Australian jazz bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, released in May 2007. The album was recorded in New York. All seven songs are composed, arranged, and produced by Wilkenfeld. She also played bass on the album...
- Transformation (Alex Skolnick Trio album)
- Transformation (music)Transformation (music)In music, a transformation consists of any operation or process that may apply to a musical variable in composition, performance, or analysis. Transformations include multiplication, rotation, permutation In music, a transformation consists of any operation or process that may apply to a musical...
- Transformation, a song by Nona HendryxNona HendryxNona Hendryx is an American vocalist, producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress.Hendryx is known for her work as a solo artist as well as for being one-third of the trio Labelle, who had a hit with "Lady Marmalade." Her music has ranged from soul, funk, dance, and R&B to hard rock, art...
- Transformation (warfare)Transformation (warfare)Transformation is a buzzword popularized by Donald Rumsfeld referring to a "change of mindset that will allow the [US] military to harness the technological advances of the information age to gain a qualitative advantage over any potential foe."...
- Transformation of cultureTransformation of cultureTransformation of culture, or cultural change, to the dynamic process whereby the living cultures of the world are changing and adapting to external or internal forces. This process is occurring within Western culture as well as non-Western and indigenous cultures and cultures of the world...
- Transformation designTransformation designIn broad terms, transformation design is a human-centered, interdisciplinary process that seeks to create desirable and sustainable changes in behavior and form – of individuals, systems and organizations – often for socially progressive ends....
, a design process - Transformation playing cardTransformation playing cardA transformation playing card is a type of playing card where an artist incorporates the pips of the non-face cards into an artistic design. In a classical transformation playing card, the pips retain their standard position and coloration on the card...
- Transformation problemTransformation problemIn 20th century discussions of Karl Marx's economics the transformation problem is the problem of finding a general rule to transform the "values" of commodities into the "competitive prices" of the marketplace...
, a concept in economics - Transformational grammarTransformational grammarIn linguistics, a transformational grammar or transformational-generative grammar is a generative grammar, especially of a natural language, that has been developed in the Chomskyan tradition of phrase structure grammars...
- Spiritual transformationSpiritual transformationSpiritual transformation has a variety of overlapping meanings that carry distinct connotations:*In psychology, spiritual transformation is understood within the context of an individual's meaning system, especially in relation to concepts of the sacred or ultimate concern...
, a psychological and New-Age concept - Business TransformationBusiness transformationBusiness transformation is the fundamental change to the way a business operates, whether that be moving into a new market or operating in a new way It is an approach that attempts to align an organisation's activities relating to people, process and technology more closely with its business...
, an idea in strategic management - Business Network TransformationBusiness Network TransformationA Business network transformation is a market phenomenon where companies go beyond their traditional business boundaries to drive profitable growth. As the global economy becomes increasingly inter-dependent, the businesses need to foster their business relationships as their competitive advantage...
, a concept used in thinking about markets - Transformation of precious metalPrecious metalA precious metal is a rare, naturally occurring metallic chemical element of high economic value.Chemically, the precious metals are less reactive than most elements, have high lustre, are softer or more ductile, and have higher melting points than other metals...
s - see Synthesis of precious metals - Transformational festivalTransformational festivalTransformational festivals are organized gatherings, typically in remote locations, which feature both music and art, often in an attempt to create a temporary autonomous zone. The largest transformational festival is Burning Man, which has spawned many regional offshoots...