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	Core may refer to: Science and academics Core (group) Core (group) In group theory, a branch of mathematics, a core is any of certain special normal subgroups of a group . The two most common types are the normal core of a subgroup and the p-core of a group.... , in mathematics, an object in group theory Core (functional analysis), in mathematics, a subset of the domain of a closable operator Core (graph theory) Core (graph theory) In the mathematics field of graph theory, a core is a notion that describes behavior of a graph with respect to graph homomorphism.... , in mathematics, the homomorphically minimal subgraph of a graph Core of a triangulated category Triangulated category A triangulated category is a mathematics category satisfying some axioms that are based on the properties of the homotopy category of spectrum , and the derived category of an abelian category.... in mathematics Core (economics) Core (economics) The core is the set of feasible allocations that cannot be improved upon by a subset of the economy's consumers. A coalition is said to improve upon or block a feasible allocation if the members of that coalition are better off under another feasible allocation that is identical to the first except that every member of the coalition... , the collection of stable allocations that no coalition can improve upon Planetary core Planetary core The planetary core consists of the innermost part of a planet.The cores of terrestrial planets tend to be mainly composed of iron and can include a solid and/or a liquid layer.... , the center of a planet Solar core Solar core The core of the Sun is considered to extend from the center to about 0.2 solar radius. It is the hottest part of the Solar System. It has a density of up to 150,000 kg/m? and a temperature of close to 15,000,000 kelvin .... , the region of the Sun where nuclear fusion takes place Lithic core Lithic core In archaeology, a lithic core is a distinctive Artifact that results from the practice of lithic reduction. In this sense, a core is the scarred nucleus resulting from the detachment of one or more lithic flakes from a lump of source material or tool stone, usually by using a hard hammer percussor such as a hammerstone.... , in archaeology, a stone artifact left over from toolmaking Core curriculum Core Curriculum The Core Curriculum was originally developed as the main curriculum used by Columbia University's Columbia College of Columbia University. It began in 1919 with "Contemporary Civilization," about the origins of western culture.... , in education, an essential part of the curriculum Core sample Core sample A core sample is a cylindrical section of a naturally occurring medium consistent enough to hold a layered structure. Most cores are obtained by drilling into the medium, for example the earth, with a hollow steel tube called a corer.... , in Earth science, a sample obtained by coring Core countries Core countries In World Systems Theory, the core countries are the industrialized capitalism country on which periphery countries and semi-periphery countries depend.... , in dependency theory, an industrialized country on which peripheral countries depend Core (anatomy) Core (anatomy) In anatomy, the core refers, in its most general of definitions, to the body minus the legs and arms. Functional movements are highly dependent on the core, and lack of core development can result in a preponderance to injury.... , everything except the appendages Core (facility), a shared facility providing services to researchers Hydrophobic core, the interior zone of a protein Computers and technology Semiconductor intellectual property core Semiconductor intellectual property core In electronic design a semiconductor intellectual property core, IP block, IP core, or logic core is a reusable unit of logic, cell, or chip layout design and is also the intellectual property of one party.... , part of a CPU design Multi-core, a type of microprocessor design in which multiple processors coexist on the same chip Magnetic core Magnetic core The magnetic core is a key component in electrical and electromechanical devices such as electromagnets, transformers, and inductors. A magnetic core is a magnetic material with a high magnetic permeability, but are usually chosen to be magnetically 'soft', that is, they are made of materials that do not maintain a significant magnetic field... , in electricity and electronics, ferromagnetic material around which wires are wound Magnetic core memory Magnetic core memory Magnetic core memory, or ferrite-core memory, is an early form of random access computer memory. It uses small magnetic ceramic rings, the cores, through which wires are threaded to store information via the Polarity of the magnetic field they contain.... , in computing, the primary memory Nuclear reactor core Nuclear reactor core A nuclear reactor core is that portion of a nuclear reactor containing the nuclear fuel components where the Nuclear fission take place.... , a portion containing the fuel components Core (optical fiber) Core (optical fiber) The core of a conventional optical fiber is a cylinder of glass or plastic that runs along the fiber's length. The core is surrounded by a medium with a lower index of refraction, typically a cladding#Optical fiber of a different glass, or plastic.... , the signal-carrying portion of an optical fiber Foundry core or mold core, used in casting Casting In metalworking, casting involves pouring a liquid metal into a Mold_, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then is allowed to solidify.... Intel Core Intel Core The Core brand refers to Intel's 32-bit mobile dual-core x86 CPUs that derived from the Pentium M branded processors. The processor family used a more advanced version of the Intel P6 microarchitecture.... , in computing, a family of CPUs released by Intel Core Animation Core Animation Core Animation is a data visualization application programming interface used by Mac OS X v10.5 and iPhone OS to produce animated user interfaces.... , in computing, a data visualization API used in Mac OS X Core memory, an obsolete technology once used to construct the main memory of a computer; the term is still frequently used to refer to the main memory of modern computers despite the fact that the technology has moved on Core dump Core dump In computing, a core dump consists of the recorded state of the working Computer storage of a computer program at a specific time, generally when the program has terminated abnormally .... , in computing, is the recorded state of a running program Media Core (album) Core (album) *Core* is the debut album by the American rock music band Stone Temple Pilots, released on September 29, 1992 through Atlantic Records. The album, which peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200, has been certified 8x platinum by the RIAA, making it STP's best-selling album.... , by Stone Temple Pilots Core (Persefone album) Core (Persefone album) *Core* is an album by metal music band Persefone. The album was released on 23 August 2006 by label Soundholic.... Core (radio station) Core (radio station) Core was a Digital radio in the United Kingdom on the Digital One and streamed online. It was aimed at 16 to 24 year olds with a focus on new music.... , a defunct digital radio station in the United Kingdom 90.3 The Core RLC-WVPH WVPH WVPH is Piscataway, New Jersey's community radio station.It is a broadcasting agreement between the former WRLC AM station from Rutgers University and WVPH-FM from Piscataway High School.... , a radio station in Piscataway, New Jersey The Core The Core *The Core* is a science fiction disaster film loosely based on the novel Core by Paul Preuss. It concerns a team that has to Travel to the Earth's center and set off a series of nuclear weapon in order to restart the rotation of Earth's core.... , a 2003 science fiction film Core Design Core Design Core Design is a video game developer best known for creating the popular Tomb Raider series series. Core Design was set up in 1988 by Chris Shrigley, Andy Green,... , a videogame developer best known for the Tomb Raider series C.O.R.E. C.O.R.E. C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures is a film and television computer animation special effects studio, which has branched out into fully-animated television series and feature films.... , a computer animation studio C.O.R.E. (video game) C.O.R.E. (video game) *C.O.R.E.* is a first-person shooter video game, the release date is March 17th 2009. The story begins in the year 2028, when a massive meteor impacts California's Mojave Desert.... , an upcoming DS game Acronyms Central Organization For Railway Electrification Central Organization For Railway Electrification Central Organization For Railway Electrification , headquarter at Allahabad, India. It is separate administrative set up has been functioning at Allahabad to be in overall charge of the Railway Electrification projects all over India.... , an organization in India Congress of Racial Equality Congress of Racial Equality The Congress of Racial Equality or CORE is a United States civil rights organization that played a pivotal role in the African-American Civil Rights Movement from its foundation in 1942 to the mid-1960s.... , United States civil rights organization Coordinated Online Register of Electors Coordinated Online Register of Electors In the United Kingdom, the Co-ordinated On-line Record of Electors , previously the Co-ordinated On-line *Register* of Electors, is a central database which Government have proposed will enable authorised users a single access point to existing information stored on local electoral registers.... , central database in the United Kingdom China Open Resources for Education China Open Resources for Education The China Open Resources for Education is a non-profit organization. Her mission is to promote closer interaction and open educational resources between Chinese and international universities, which CORE envisions as the future of world education.... , an OpenCourseWare organization in China Other The single seed Seed A seed is a small Plant embryogenesis plant enclosed in a covering called the seed coat, usually with some Food storage. It is the product of the ripened ovule of gymnosperm and angiosperm plants which occurs after fertilization and some growth within the mother plant.... in the center of a cherry, peach, plum, olive, avocado or other fruit Apple core Apple core An apple core is the center part of an apple. When an apple is consumed, often the core is not eaten as it is woodier, contains seeds, and is sometimes less sweet.... , the center of an apple Core, San Diego, California Core, San Diego, California The Core district is a neighborhood of Downtown San Diego San Diego, California.... , a neighborhood in the United States Core, the working name of the Digestive Disorders Foundation Digestive Disorders Foundation Digestive Disorders Foundation is a United Kingdom medical research charitable organization dedicated to the curing of the digestive disorders.... . Persephone Persephone In Greek mythology, Persephone was the embodiment of the Earth's fertility at the same time that she was the Queen of the Greek Underworld, the kore , and the parthenogenesis daughter of Demeter and, in later Classical myths, a daughter of Demeter and Zeus.... , a Greek goddess also known as Kore or Cora CORE (Brazil) CORE (Brazil) CORE , formed in 1969, is a national SWAT unit within the Civil Police , which originated from the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Duties... , state police SWAT team