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Continuum (measurement) Continuum (: continua or continuums) theories or models explain variation as involving gradual quantitative transitions without abrupt changes or discontinuities. In contrast, categorical theories or models explain variation using qualitative ...

, theories or models that explain gradual transitions from one condition to another without abrupt changes

Mathematics

Continuum (set theory) In the mathematical field of set theory, the continuum means the real numbers, or the corresponding (infinite) cardinal number, denoted by \mathfrak. Georg Cantor proved that the cardinality \mathfrak is larger than the smallest infinity, namely, ...

, the real line or the corresponding cardinal number *

Linear continuum In the mathematical field of order theory, a continuum or linear continuum is a generalization of the real line. Formally, a linear continuum is a linearly ordered set ''S'' of more than one element that is densely ordered, i.e., between any t ...

, any ordered set that shares certain properties of the real line *

Continuum (topology) In the mathematical field of point-set topology, a continuum (plural: "continua") is a nonempty compact connected metric space, or, less frequently, a compact connected Hausdorff space. Continuum theory is the branch of topology devoted to the st ...

, a nonempty compact connected metric space (sometimes Hausdorff space) *

Continuum hypothesis In mathematics, specifically set theory, the continuum hypothesis (abbreviated CH) is a hypothesis about the possible sizes of infinite sets. It states: Or equivalently: In Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory with the axiom of choice (ZFC), this ...

, the hypothesis that no infinite sets are larger than the integers but smaller than the real numbers *

Cardinality of the continuum In set theory, the cardinality of the continuum is the cardinality or "size" of the set of real numbers \mathbb R, sometimes called the continuum. It is an infinite cardinal number and is denoted by \bold\mathfrak c (lowercase Fraktur "c") or \ ...

, a cardinal number that represents the size of the set of real numbers

Science

* Continuum morphology, in

plant morphology Phytomorphology is the study of the physical form and external structure of plants.Raven, P. H., R. F. Evert, & S. E. Eichhorn. ''Biology of Plants'', 7th ed., page 9. (New York: W. H. Freeman, 2005). . This is usually considered distinct from pl ...

, underlining the continuum between morphological categories * Continuum concept, in psychology *

Continuum (physics) Continuum mechanics is a branch of mechanics that deals with the deformation of and transmission of forces through materials modeled as a ''continuous medium'' (also called a ''continuum'') rather than as discrete particles. Continuum mecha ...

, continuous media *

Space-time continuum In physics, spacetime, also called the space-time continuum, is a mathematical model that fuses the three dimensions of space and the one dimension of time into a single four-dimensional continuum. Spacetime diagrams are useful in visualizing ...

, any mathematical model that combines space and time into a single continuum * Continuum theory of specific heats of solids, see

Debye model In thermodynamics and solid-state physics, the Debye model is a method developed by Peter Debye in 1912 to estimate phonon contribution to the specific heat ( heat capacity) in a solid. It treats the vibrations of the atomic lattice (heat) a ...

* Triune continuum, trinity of continual representations in general system modeling defined in the theory of triune continuum, used in the

triune continuum paradigm The triune continuum paradigm ('' triune'': "both three and one at the same time") is a paradigm for general system modeling published in 2002.A. Naumenko''Triune Continuum Paradigm: a paradigm for general system modeling and its applications for U ...

Continuous spectrum In the physical sciences, the term ''spectrum'' was introduced first into optics by Isaac Newton in the 17th century, referring to the range of colors observed when white light was dispersion (optics), dispersed through a prism (optics), prism. ...

, referred to simply as the continuum in contrast to discrete spectral lines

Arts and entertainment

Film and television

* ''Continuum'' (film), or ''I'll Follow You Down'', a 2013 Canadian film * '' Stargate: Continuum'', a 2008 direct-to-DVD film in the ''Stargate'' franchise * ''Continuum'' (TV series), a 2012–2015 Canadian science fiction series * "Continuum" (''American Horror Story''), a 2013 television episode *

Q Continuum Q is a fictional character, as well as the name of a race, in ''Star Trek'', appearing in the '' Next Generation'', '' Deep Space Nine'', '' Voyager'', '' Lower Decks'', and ''Picard'' series and in related media. The most familiar Q is portraye ...

, an alternate dimension for godlike entities in the fictional ''Star Trek'' universe

Games

* ''Continuum'' (game client), a game client for the SubSpace computer game * ''Continuum'' (play-by-mail game), a 1990s science fiction play-by-mail game * ''Continuum'' (role-playing game), a time travel role-playing game * '' The Continuum'', a browser-based fantasy collectible wargame * ''

Alpha Waves Alpha waves, or the alpha rhythm, are neural oscillations in the frequency range of 8–12 Hz likely originating from the synchronous and coherent ( in phase or constructive) neocortical neuronal electrical activity possibly involving thala ...

'', released in North America as ''Continuum'', a 1990 3D video game * '' Command & Conquer: Continuum'', a cancelled MMORPG in the ''Command & Conquer'' series

Music

* ''Continuum'' (Ligeti), a composition for harpsichord by György Ligeti, 1968 * Continuum Fingerboard, a continuous pitch performance controller developed by Haken Audio

Performers

Continuum (chamber ensemble) Continuum (founded 1966) is an American classical chamber music ensemble specializing in contemporary classical music. Biography and career Founded in New York City in 1966 by pianists Cheryl Seltzer and Joel Sachs, Continuum is a chamber mus ...

, an American classical chamber music ensemble * Continuum (jazz group), with Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, Ron Carter, Art Taylor, Kenny Barron *

Continuum (music project) Continuum is a collaborative Ambient music, ambient and Drone music, drone music project between Bass Communion (Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree) and Dirk Serries (of Vidna Obmana and Fear Falls Burning). The project looks to expand on the artis ...

, a collaboration between Steven Wilson and Dirk Serries

Albums

* ''Continuum'' (The Components album), 2018 * ''Continuum'' (Fly to the Sky album), 2014 * ''Continuum'' (John Mayer album), 2006 * ''Continuum'' (Mentallo & The Fixer album) or the title song, 1995 * ''Continuum'' (Nik Bärtsch album), 2016 * ''Continuum'' (Prototype album), 2006 * ''Continuum'' (Rainer Brüninghaus album) or the title song, 1983 * ''Continuum'' (Ray Drummond album), 1994 * ''The Continuum'' (album), by Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, or the title song, 1997 * ''Continuum'' (EP), a 2023 EP by VIXX

Songs

* "Continuum", by At the Drive-In from ''

In•ter a•li•a ''in•ter a•li•a'' is the fourth and final studio album by At the Drive-In, released on May 5, 2017 on Rise and Transgressive. Produced by guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López and Rich Costey, it was the band's first studio album in seventeen ...

'', 2017 * "Continuum", by Defecation from '' Intention Surpassed'', 2003 * "Continuum", by Erra from '' Drift'', 2016 * "Continuum", by Imminence from '' The Black'', 2024 * "Continuum", by Jaco Pastorius from ''

Jaco Pastorius John Francis Anthony Pastorius III, also known as Jaco Pastorius (; December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987), was an American jazz bassist, composer, and producer. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential bassists of all time, ...

'', 1976 * "Continuum", by Opeth from '' In Cauda Venenum'', 2019 * "Continuum", by Tycho from ''

Epoch In chronology and periodization, an epoch or reference epoch is an instant in time chosen as the origin of a particular calendar era. The "epoch" serves as a reference point from which time is measured. The moment of epoch is usually decided b ...

'', 2016

Print

* ''Continuum'' (journal), an academic journal of media and cultural studies * ''Continuum'' (magazine), a 1992–2001 pseudoscientific magazine *

Continüm Comics Continüm Comics was an American comic book publisher which operated between the years 1988 and 1994. Owned and operated by Joseph Naftali, the company's most successful title was ''The Dark''. Notable creators who worked for Continüm include Ge ...

, a 1988–1994 American comic book publisher *

Continuum International Publishing Group Continuum International Publishing Group was an academic publisher of books with editorial offices in London and New York City. It was purchased by Nova Capital Management in 2005. In July 2011, it was taken over by Bloomsbury Publishing. , all n ...

, an independent academic publisher in London and New York * ''Continuum'', a 1974–1975 series of science fiction anthologies edited by

Roger Elwood Roger Elwood (January 13, 1943 – February 2, 2007) was an American science fiction author and editor, who edited a large number of anthologies and collections for a variety of publishers during the early to mid-1970s. Biography Born and ...

* ''Continuum'', a journal published by the

American Academy of Neurology The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society representing over 40,000 neurologists and neuroscientists. As a medical specialty society it was established in 1948 by A.B. Baker of the University of Minnesota to advance the a ...

Other arts and entertainment

* Continuum (art fair), an annual event in West Palm Beach, Florida, US * ''Continuum'' (sculpture), a 1976 public artwork by Charles O. Perry

Other

* Continuum (dream), a type of false awakening *

Dialect continuum A dialect continuum or dialect chain is a series of Variety (linguistics), language varieties spoken across some geographical area such that neighboring varieties are Mutual intelligibility, mutually intelligible, but the differences accumulat ...

, the transition of one language to another through speech variations *

Continuing Anglican movement The Continuing Anglican movement, also known as the Anglican Continuum, encompasses a number of Christian churches, principally based in North America, that have an Anglican identity and tradition but are not part of the Anglican Communion. The ...

, a.k.a. Continuum, dissenting churches who have left the Anglican Communion * , the rolling seminar series, an annual event at the school * Consciousness Continuum, or the

Mind Stream Mindstream (Pali: ''citta-santāna'', Sanskrit: ''citta-saṃtāna;'' Ch: ''xin xiangxu'' 心相續) in Buddhist philosophy is the moment-to-moment continuum of sense impressions and mental phenomena (citta), which is also described as continuin ...

in Buddhism * Continuum Morphology, an interpretation of morphology in biology proposed by Rolf Sattler * Apache Continuum, a continuous integration server for building Java-based projects * Windows 10 feature, that allows a 2-in-1 PC to transition from a traditional desktop UI to a tablet UI