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	Vector may refer to: In mathematics Any element of a vector space Vector space File:Vector addition ans scaling.pngA vector space is a mathematical structure formed by a collection of vectors: objects that may be Vector addition together and Scalar multiplication by numbers, called scalar s in this context.... Euclidean vector, a geometric entity endowed with both length and direction, an element of a Euclidean vector space Coordinate vector Coordinate vector In linear algebra, a coordinate vector is an explicit representation of a vector in an Real_coordinate_space#Intuitive_overview as an ordered list of numbers or, equivalently, as an element of the coordinate space Fn.... , in linear algebra, an explicit representation of an element of any abstract vector space Probability vector Probability vector In mathematics and statistics, a probability vector or stochastic vector is a vector space with non-negative entries that add up to one.... , in statistics, a vector with non-negative entries that add up to one Row vector Row vector In linear algebra, a row vector or row matrix is a 1 × n matrix , that is, a matrix consisting of a single row:The transpose of a row vector is a column vector:... or column vector Column vector In linear algebra, a column vector or column matrix is an m × 1 matrix , i.e. a matrix consisting of a single column of elements.... , a one-dimensional matrix often representing the solution of a system of linear equations Tuple Tuple In mathematics, a tuple is a sequence of a specific number of values, called the components of the tuple. These components can be any kind of mathematical objects, where each component of a tuple is a value of a specified type.... , an ordered list of numbers, sometimes used to represent a vector The vector part The vector of a quaternion In the 19th century, the vector of a quaternion written Vq was a well defined Category in the Classical Hamiltonian Quaternions system. This article is written using classical nomenclature.... of a quaternion, a term used in 19th century mathematical literature on quaternions. In computer science A one-dimensional array Array In computer science, an array is a data structure consisting of a group of element s that are accessed by index . In most programming languages each element has the same data type and the array occupies a contiguous area of computer memory.... Vector (STL) Vector (STL) This article describes the implementation of the vector container as a template class in the Standard Template Library of the C++ programming language.... , a data type in the C++ Standard Template Library Dope vector Dope vector In computer programming, a dope vector is a data structure used to hold information about a data object, e.g. an array, especially its Computer Storage.... , a data structure used to store information about an array Vector processor Vector processor A vector processor, or array processor, is a Central processing unit design where the instruction set includes operations that can perform mathematical operations on multiple data elements simultaneously.... , a computer processor which works on arrays of several numbers at once Vector graphics Vector graphics Vector graphics is the use of geometrical Primitive s such as point s, line , curves, and shapes or polygon, which are all based upon mathematical equations, to represent s in computer graphics.... , images defined by geometric primitives as opposed to bitmaps Interrupt vector Interrupt vector An interrupt vector is the memory address of an interrupt handler, or an index into an array called an interrupt vector table or dispatch table.... , the location in memory of an interrupt handling routine Vector (malware), methods used by computer viruses and malware to propagate themselves Vector-06C Vector-06C Vector-06C is a home computer that was designed and mass produced in USSR in the late 1980s.... , a computer developed in the USSR In biology Vector (biology) Vector (biology) In epidemiology, a vector is an organism that does not cause disease itself but that transmits infection by conveying pathogens from one Host to another, serving as a transmission .... , organism that transmits diseases, infections, or foreign living material Vector (molecular biology) Vector (molecular biology) In molecular biology, a vector is a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to transfer foreign genetic material into another cell. The four major types of vectors are plasmids, bacteriophages and other viruses, cosmids, and artifical chromosomes.... , vehicle used to transfer genetic material to a target cell Plasmid vector Plasmid File:plasmid .svgA plasmid is an extra-chromosomal DNA molecule separate from the chromosome which is capable of replicating independently of the chromosomal DNA.... Viral vector Viral vector Viral vectors are a tool commonly used by molecular biologists to deliver genetic material into cell s. This process can be performed inside a living organism or in cell culture .... , a virus modified to deliver foreign genetic material into a cell Cloning vector Cloning vector A cloning vector is a small piece of DNA into which a foreign DNA fragment can be inserted. The insertion of the fragment into the cloning vector is carried out by treating the vehicle and the foreign DNA with the same restriction enzyme, then DNA ligase the fragments together.... Expression vector Expression vector An expression vector, otherwise known as an expression construct, is generally a plasmid that is used to introduce and express a specific gene into a target cell.... , a plasmid specifically used for protein expression in the target Vector State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology In business Vector Limited Vector Limited Vector Limited is a multi-network infrastructure company in New Zealand. It is the number one provider of electricity distribution, number one provider of gas transmission and distribution, number one provider of electricity and gas metering, number two wholesaler of LPG and number three wholesaler of natural gas.... , a New Zealand gas and electricity supplier Vector Marketing Vector Marketing Vector Marketing is the domestic sales arm of Alcas Corporation, the Olean , New York-based company that manufactures Cutco products.Salespeople, many of them college students and recent high school graduatesmarket Cutco products to customers, especially their friends and family members via one-on-one demonstrations, fairs & shows and thro... , marketing arm of Alcas Corporation Vector Motors, an automobile manufacturer Vector W2 Vector W2 The Vector W2 is a concept car created by Vector Motors in 1980. It has a twin-turbocharged 350 cubic inch displacement Chevrolet V8 engine that produces over 600 hp and over 600 ft?lbf of torque.... , a concept car created by Vector Motors Vector W8 Vector W8 The Vector W8 was a sports car produced from 1989 to 1993. It was manufactured by Vector Motors, and was designed by Gerald Wiegert and David Kostka.... , a production car produced by Vector Motors Vector Graphic Vector graphic Vector graphic may refer to:Vector Graphic, a computer companyVector graphics, a form of computer graphicsVektor Grafix, United Kingdom based computer game development company... , an early manufacturer of 8-bit microcomputers. Vector (company) Vector (company) VECTOR* is an Poland multinational company with a focus on IPTV solutions and broadband development.Established in Gdynia, Poland in 1988 by Jacek Kajut, Vector develops middleware solutions for IPTV and triple-play operators, installs broadband hardware and software, and offers consultancy services in the field of broadband and telephony.... , a telecommunications company based in Poland. In entertainment Vector (novel) Vector (novel) *Vector* is the 1999 suspense thriller book written by Robin Cook .... , a 1999 novel by Robin Cook Vector (band) Vector (band) Vector is a new wave music rock music band formed in Sacramento, California in the early 1980s by Jimmy Abegg, Steve Griffith and Charlie Peacock.... , a 1980s New Wave rock band The Vectors The Vectors The Vectors is a punk band formed in Ume?, Sweden in early 1996. The line-up is Karl Backman , Pelle Backman and Jens Nord?n . All three members had previously played together in other bands since 1990.... , a Swedish punk band Vector Prime Vector Prime Vector Prime is the first installment of the New Jedi Order series set in the Star Wars universe. It is a science fiction novel written by R. A.... , a Star Wars novel written by R. A. Salvatore Vectorman Vectorman *Vectorman* is a platform game video game developer by BlueSky Software and video game publisher by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive. It was released on October 24, 1995 in North America and on November 30, 1995 in Europe.... , a game for Sega Genesis platform Fictional characters and elements Vector the Crocodile, a character in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series Vector (Battle Angel Alita) Vector (Battle Angel Alita) is a fictional character in the Battle Angel Alita and Battle Angel Alita: Last Order manga by Yukito Kishiro and its Battle Angel OVA. It is not known if Vector is his first name, surname, or an alias.... , a character in the Battle Angel Alita manga series Vector Sigma Vector Sigma In the fictional universe of the first The Transformers animated series, Vector Sigma is the "mega-computer" that gives sentience to non-sentient robots, and is used by the Quintessons to endow their robotic creations with the true life that eventually leads to their rebellion.... , a computer in the Transformers universe Septima Vector Minor Hogwarts teachers The following fictional characters are staff members and denizens of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books written by J. K. Rowling. The characters of Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape and Rubeus Hagrid have their own articles.... , a character in the Harry Potter universe Vector, a location in the video game Final Fantasy VI Vector Industries, an organization in the Xenosaga video game series Vector, in the Manga and anime series Elfen Lied Elfen Lied is a Japanese manga series created by Mangaka Lynn Okamoto. A thirteen-episode anime television series adaptation based on the manga was produced by the studio ARMS and broadcast on TV Tokyo from July to October 2004; the anime was later licensed in North America on DVD by ADV Films.... Other uses Vector (food) Vector (food) Vector is a breakfast cereal manufacturing by Kellogg's. It is advertised for its healthier ingredients over other cereal brands, especially in the area of sports.... , a cereal manufactured by Kellogg's Vector (journal) Vector (journal) *Vector* is the critical journal of the British Science Fiction Association . It is free to members of the BSFA and can be purchased at genre conventions and BSFA events.... , the critical journal of the British Science Fiction Association Light verb Light verb In linguistics, a light verb is a verb participating in compound verb that has little semantics content of its own, but provides through inflection some details on the event semantics, such grammatical aspect, grammatical mood, or grammatical tense.... , or vector, in grammar, a verb participating in complex predication Vectors Journal of Culture and Technology in a Dynamic Vernacular Vectors Journal of Culture and Technology in a Dynamic Vernacular Vectors is an international online journal produced by the University of Southern California's Institute for Multimedia Literacy. Launched in March 2005, the journal's current issue is its fifth, titled "Difference".... , an online journal Vector, the British Army version of the Pinzgauer High Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle Pinzgauer High Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle The Pinzgauer is a family of high mobility all-terrain 4x4 and 6x6 military utility vehicles. They are manufactured in Guildford, by BAE Systems Land Systems....