Simplex (disambiguation)
Encyclopedia
Simplex is Latin for "simple, pure, plain" and may refer to:
- SimplexSimplexIn geometry, a simplex is a generalization of the notion of a triangle or tetrahedron to arbitrary dimension. Specifically, an n-simplex is an n-dimensional polytope which is the convex hull of its n + 1 vertices. For example, a 2-simplex is a triangle, a 3-simplex is a tetrahedron,...
, a term in geometry meaning an n-dimensional analogue of a triangle- 10-simplex10-simplexIn geometry, a 10-simplex is a self-dual regular 10-polytope. It has 11 vertices, 55 edges, 165 triangle faces, 330 tetrahedral cells, 462 5-cell 4-faces, 462 5-simplex 5-faces, 330 6-simplex 6-faces, 165 7-simplex 7-faces, 55 8-simplex 8-faces, and 11 9-simplex 9-faces...
, a hendecaxennon (self-dual regular 10-polytope) - Omnitruncated 6-simplex or omnitruncated heptapeton (uniform 6-polytope)
- 10-simplex
- Simplex graphSimplex graphIn graph theory, a branch of mathematics, the simplex graph κ of an undirected graph G is itself a graph, with one node for each clique in G...
- American SimplexAmerican SimplexNot to be confused with S&M Simplex/Simplex/Crane-SimplexBilled as "a motor-car symphony", the American Simplex was an American automobile manufactured in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA, from 1906 to 1915 by the Simplex Motor Car Company; the company shortened its product's name to Amplex in 1910 to avoid...
, an American automobile made in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA - Bergmann SimplexBergmann SimplexThe Bergmann Simplex was a compact firearm produced in the early 1900s, utilizing innovations from the earlier Bergman Model 1896 pistol, as well as the Mars pistol. It was chambered for the proprietary Bergmann-Simplex 8mm cartridge.-Sources:...
, a compact firearm produced in the early 1900s - Crane-SimplexCrane-SimplexNot to be confused with American SimplexCrane-Simplex is a defunct car manufacturer, operating in New York City, USA at the beginning of the 20th century.-History:...
, a defunct luxury car manufacturer in New York, USA at the start of the 20th century - Mercedes SimplexMercedes SimplexThe Mercedes Simplex was an car produced from 1902-09 by the Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft . It continued the use of the Mercedes name as the brand of DMG, rather than Daimler....
, an automobile model produced between 1902 and 1909 - Pascal's simplexPascal's simplexIn mathematics, Pascal's simplex is a generalisation of Pascal's triangle into arbitrary number of dimensions, based on the multinomial theorem.- Induction of Pascal's simplices :...
, a version of Pascal's triangle of more than three dimensions - Sheffield-SimplexSheffield-SimplexSheffield-Simplex was a British car and motor cycle manufacturer operating from 1907 to 1920 based in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and Kingston upon Thames, Surrey.The company received financial backing from the coal magnate Earl Fitzwilliam...
, a British vehicle manufacturer operating 1907–1920 - Simplex algorithmSimplex algorithmIn mathematical optimization, Dantzig's simplex algorithm is a popular algorithm for linear programming. The journal Computing in Science and Engineering listed it as one of the top 10 algorithms of the twentieth century....
, a popular algorithm for numerical solution of linear programming problems - Simplex circuitSimplex circuitIn telecommunication, the term simplex circuit has the following meanings:#A circuit that provides transmission in one direction only.#Deprecated definition: A circuit using ground return and affording communication in either direction, but in only one direction at a time.The above two definitions...
provides transmission in one direction only - Simplex communicationSimplex communicationSimplex communication refers to communication that occurs in one direction only. Two definitions have arisen over time: a common definition, which is used in ANSI standard and elsewhere, and an ITU-T definition...
, a one-way communications channel - Simplex noiseSimplex noiseSimplex noise is a method for constructing an n-dimensional noise function comparable to Perlin noise but with a lower computational overhead, especially in larger dimensions...
, a method for constructing an n-dimensional noise function - Simplex plotSimplex plotA simplex plot is a ternary plot used in game theory. That is, It is particularly useful in evolutionary game theory, where the evolutionarily stable states are fitness peaks, often marked with a black dot, and populations evolve to these states along axes depending upon their start position.See...
, a ternary plot used in game theory - Simplex signalingSimplex signalingSimplex signaling is signaling in which two conductors are used for a single channel, and a center-tapped coil, or its equivalent, is used to split the signaling current equally between the two conductors...
, signaling in which two conductors are used for a single channel - Herpes simplexHerpes simplexHerpes simplex is a viral disease caused by both Herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 . Infection with the herpes virus is categorized into one of several distinct disorders based on the site of infection. Oral herpes, the visible symptoms of which are colloquially called cold sores or fever...
is a viral disease caused by Herpes simplex virusHerpes simplex virusHerpes simplex virus 1 and 2 , also known as Human herpes virus 1 and 2 , are two members of the herpes virus family, Herpesviridae, that infect humans. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are ubiquitous and contagious...
es - Simplex (Amsterdam), a car manufacturer from the Netherlands
- Simplex (bicycle), a French bicycle derailleur brand
- Simplex (France), a French car manufacturer
- Simplex (Birmingham), a British car manufacturer
- Simplex (New Orleans), an American car manufacturer
- Simplex (automobile), a car manufacturer from New York
- Simplex (Turin), a car manufacturer from Italy
- Rex-Simplex, a German car manufacturer
Biology
Simplex is commonly used in binominal names.- Acartia simplexAcartia simplexAcartia simplex is a species of marine copepod belonging to the family Acartiidae. This species, just under 1 mm in length, is rather similar to Acartia ensifera but can be distinguished by the presence of spines on the dorsal part of the posterior body segment . Like A. ensifera, it is found...
- Amitostigma simplexAmitostigma simplexAmitostigma simplex is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is endemic to China.-References:* China Plant Specialist Group 2004. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
- Anisakis simplex
- Blanfordia simplexBlanfordia simplexBlanfordia simplex is a species of land snail that has an operculum, a terrestrial gastropod mollusk in the family Pomatiopsidae.Henry Augustus Pilsbry described it as Blanfordia japonica var. simplex in 1902. He has elevated this taxon to specific level in 1903.- Distribution :This species is...
- Firmiana simplexFirmiana simplexFirmiana simplex, commonly known as the Chinese parasol tree or wutong is an ornamental plant or tree of the cacao, or chocolate, of the family Sterculiaceae of the order Malvales, native to Asia. It grows to a height of 12 m . It has alternate, deciduous leaves up to 30 cm across and small...
- Herpes simplex virusHerpes simplex virusHerpes simplex virus 1 and 2 , also known as Human herpes virus 1 and 2 , are two members of the herpes virus family, Herpesviridae, that infect humans. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are ubiquitous and contagious...
- Obesotoma simplexObesotoma simplexObesotoma simplex is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae.-References:* Brunel, P., L. Bosse, and G. Lamarche. 1998. Catalogue of the marine invertebrates of the estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Canadian Special Publication of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences,...
- Paradiaptomus simplex
- Protanthea simplexProtanthea simplexProtanthea simplex is a species of sea anemone found in deep water off the coasts of north west Europe.-Description:P. simplex is a delicate sea anemone. The tentacles are non-retractable and have a frosty appearance and are usually held outstretched. The column is salmon pink, flared below the...
See also
- Simplex was a trade name used by British railway locomotive manufacturers, The Motor Rail & Tramcar Co LtdMotor RailMotor Rail was a British locomotive-building company, based in Bedford. Formed in 1911 as The Motor Rail & Tramcar Co Ltd, they built petrol and diesel engined locomotives, mainly narrow gauge. During World War I over 900 locos were supplied for use on temporary military supply railways...
- SimplexGrinnellSimplexGrinnellSimplexGrinnell, a subsidiary of Tyco International, is an American company specializing in active fire protection systems, communication systems and testing, inspection and maintenance services...
, a brand of fire protection products, and also a fire alarm and time clock company (was called Simplex Time Recorder Company) acquired by Tyco in 2001 - Simplex printing, a printing technique that is contrast to duplex printingDuplex printingDuplex printing is a feature of computer printers and multifunction printers that allows the automatic printing of a sheet of paper on both sides...
- Simplex was an early bicycle French derailleur manufacturer, used in PeugeotPeugeotPeugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion...
models until the 1980s. - Simplex, a US-American manufacturer of cinema projectors
- Simplex, the trade name of the swinging-tray record changer used in WurlitzerWurlitzerThe Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, usually referred to simply as Wurlitzer, was an American company that produced stringed instruments, woodwinds, brass instruments, theatre organs, band organs, orchestrions, electronic organs, electric pianos and jukeboxes....
jukeboxes produced from the 1930s to the 1950s.