Atom (disambiguation)
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An atom
is a basic unit of matter consisting of a nucleus within a cloud of one or more electrons.
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Atom
The atom is a basic unit of matter that consists of a dense central nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons. The atomic nucleus contains a mix of positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons...
is a basic unit of matter consisting of a nucleus within a cloud of one or more electrons.
Atom may also refer to:
In mathematic:
- Atom (measure theory)Atom (measure theory)In mathematics, more precisely in measure theory, an atom is a measurable set which has positive measure and contains no set of smaller but positive measure...
, a minimal measurable set - Atom (order theory)
- Atomic formulaAtomic formulaIn mathematical logic, an atomic formula is a formula with no deeper propositional structure, that is, a formula that contains no logical connectives or equivalently a formula that has no strict subformulas. Atoms are thus the simplest well-formed formulas of the logic...
, a single predicate in first-order logic - Atom, a Ur-elementUr-elementIn set theory, a branch of mathematics, an urelement or ur-element is an object which is not a set, but that may be an element of a set...
in set theory
In computing:
- Acorn AtomAcorn AtomThe Acorn Atom was a home computer made by Acorn Computers Ltd from 1980 to 1982 when it was replaced by the BBC Micro and later the Acorn Electron....
, an early 1980s home computer - Atom (standard)Atom (standard)The name Atom applies to a pair of related standards. The Atom Syndication Format is an XML language used for web feeds, while the Atom Publishing Protocol is a simple HTTP-based protocol for creating and updating web resources.Web feeds allow software programs to check for updates published on a...
, an XML-based Web syndication format - Atom (programming language)Atom (programming language)Atom is a domain-specific language in Haskell, for designing real-time embedded software.- History :Originally intended as a high level hardware description language, Atom was created in early 2007 and released in open-source of April of the same year.Inspired by TRS and Bluespec, Atom compiled...
, a programming language for real-time embedded software. - Intel AtomIntel AtomIntel Atom is the brand name for a line of ultra-low-voltage x86 and x86-64 CPUs from Intel, designed in 45 nm CMOS and used mainly in netbooks, nettops, embedded application ranging from health care to advanced robotics and Mobile Internet devices...
, a line of CPUs for ultra-mobile devices
In entertainment:
- A.T.O.M.A.T.O.M.A.T.O.M. is a French animated television series, which chronicles the adventures of five teenagers , set in the fictional Landmark City...
, a toy line or its associated animated series - Atom (game)Atom (game)Atom is a home computer game published by Tandy in 1983 for the TRS-80. The game educates the player about the first few elements of the periodic table .-Gameplay:...
, a 1983 educational game for the TRS-80 - Atom FilmsAtom FilmsAtom.com is a broadband entertainment network offering original short subject films, animations, and series by independent creators...
, an on-line video producer
In literature:
- Atom: Journey Across the Subatomic CosmosAtom: Journey Across the Subatomic CosmosAtom: Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos is a non-fiction book by Isaac Asimov and published in 1992. In it, Asimov presents the atom and subatomic particles in a historical context, beginning with Democritus's original thought experiments and theory of atomism, and ending with then-current...
, a book by Isaac AsimovIsaac AsimovIsaac Asimov was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Asimov was one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000... - Atom, the narrator of The History and Adventures of an AtomThe History and Adventures of an AtomThe History and Adventures of an Atom, by Tobias Smollett, is a novel that savagely satirises English politics during the Seven Years' War....
, a satire by Tobias SmollettTobias SmollettTobias George Smollett was a Scottish poet and author. He was best known for his picaresque novels, such as The Adventures of Roderick Random and The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle , which influenced later novelists such as Charles Dickens.-Life:Smollett was born at Dalquhurn, now part of Renton,... - Atom (comics)Atom (comics)The Atom is a name shared by several fictional comic book superheroes from the DC Comics universe.There have been five characters who have shared the Atom codename. The original Golden Age Atom, Al Pratt, was created by Ben Flinton and Bill O'Connor and first appeared in All-American Publications'...
, superheroes of the DC UniverseDC UniverseThe DC Universe is the shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place. The fictional characters Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are well-known superheroes from this universe. Note that in context, "DC Universe" is usually used to refer to the main DC continuity... - Captain AtomCaptain AtomCaptain Atom is a fictional comic book superhero that has existed in three basic incarnations. Created by writer Joe Gill and artist/co-writer Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Space Adventures #33 . Captain Atom was created for Charlton Comics but was later acquired by DC Comics and revised for...
, a Charlton ComicsCharlton ComicsCharlton Comics was an American comic book publishing company that existed from 1946 to 1985, having begun under a different name in 1944. It was based in Derby, Connecticut...
superhero
In music:
- A.T.O.MA.T.O.MA.T.O.M is a downloadable album by Carbon/Silicon, a group consisting of Mick Jones from The Clash and Tony James from Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik...
, an album by Carbon/SiliconCarbon/SiliconCarbon/Silicon is a punk rock duo consisting of two experienced punk rock musicians: Mick Jones formerly of The Clash and former Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik member Tony James. The band formed around 2002.-Career:... - "Atom", a song by British Sea PowerBritish Sea PowerBritish Sea Power are an indie rock band based in Brighton, England, although three of the band members originally come from Kendal in Cumbria. Critics have likened their sound to a variety of groups, from The Cure and Joy Division to the Pixies and Arcade Fire. The band are famed for their live...
- "Atom," a song by Cannibal OxCannibal OxCannibal Ox, also known as CanOx, is an abstract hip hop duo from Harlem, New York City. Its members include Vast Aire and Vordul Mega. They are often accompanied by DJ Cip-One...
from The Cold VeinThe Cold VeinThe Cold Vein is the debut album by American hip hop duo Cannibal Ox. It was produced by El-P and released on his Definitive Jux label on May 15, 2001 .-Release:... - Atom and His Package, a band whose sole human member is Adam GorenAdam GorenAdam Goren is a musician, best known as the sole member of the synthpunk band Atom and His Package.-Background and career:...
- Atom™, alias of German musician Uwe SchmidtUwe SchmidtUwe Schmidt , is a German composer, musician and producer of electronic music. He is often regarded as the father of electrolatino, electrogospel and acitón music.- Career :...
In other uses:
- AtomAberoh and AtomAberoh and Atom are martyrs of the Christian church.These brothers were citizens of Gamnudi in Egypt. They fled Gamnudi during a persecution for Pelusium . They were arrested at Alexandria and tortured. After being dismissed by the prefect, they went next to Baramon, where they were beheaded. Their...
, a Christian martyr - Ariel AtomAriel AtomThe Ariel Atom is a high performance sports car made by the Ariel Motor Company based in Somerset, England and under licence in North America by TMI Autotech, Inc. at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia....
, a high performance sports car made by Ariel LtdAriel LtdAriel Motors Ltd is a Crewkerne, Somerset, England based low-volume performance motor vehicle manufacturing company.Founded by Simon Saunders in 1991 as Solocrest Ltd, the name was changed in 2001 to Ariel Motors, although the name change and company have nothing to do with the former Ariel... - Arthur Thomson (fanzines)Arthur Thomson (fanzines)Arthur Thomson was a British artist and writer, a highly regarded member of British science fiction fandom from the 1950s onwards, both as a fanzine writer/editor and prolific artist...
or Atom, a science fiction artist - Aston Martin AtomAston Martin AtomThe Aston Martin Atom is a prototype car, constructed in 1939. Designed by Claude Hill, the body was aluminium over a tubular steel frame, and a marked change in design from previous cars. It was originally powered by a model 15/98 engine, but subsequently upgraded after the war with a 2-litre...
, a 1939 prototype car - Atom (unit)Atom (unit)The atom was a unit of time referred to in medieval philosophical writings as the smallest possible division of time. The earliest known occurrence in English is in Byrhtferth's Enchiridion of 1010–1012, where it was defined as 1/564 of a momentum , and thus equal to 15/94 of a second...
, a medieval unit of time - Atoms, the sports teams of Annandale High SchoolAnnandale High SchoolAnnandale High School is an International Baccalaureate high school in Annandale, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system....
See also
- Atomic (disambiguation)
- Atomicity (disambiguation)Atomicity (disambiguation)Atomicity may refer to:* A synonym for valence.* Atomicity, an element of orthogonality in a component-based system* Atomicity in order theory: see Atom...
- AtomismAtomismAtomism is a natural philosophy that developed in several ancient traditions. The atomists theorized that the natural world consists of two fundamental parts: indivisible atoms and empty void.According to Aristotle, atoms are indestructible and immutable and there are an infinite variety of shapes...
, philosophy about the basic building blocks of reality - Nuclear (disambiguation)
- Nuclear powerNuclear powerNuclear power is the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity. Nuclear power plants provide about 6% of the world's energy and 13–14% of the world's electricity, with the U.S., France, and Japan together accounting for about 50% of nuclear generated electricity...
- Nuclear weaponNuclear weaponA nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion. Both reactions release vast quantities of energy from relatively small amounts of matter. The first fission bomb test released the same amount...