Convergence
Encyclopedia
Mathematics
- Convergence (mathematics), refers to the notion that some functions and sequences approach a limit under certain conditions
- Convergence (logic)Convergence (logic)In mathematics, computer science and logic, convergence refers to the idea that a series of transformations come to a conclusion in a finite amount of time , and that the conclusion reached is independent of the path taken to get to it .More formally, a set of term rewriting transformations are...
, the notion that a sequence of transformations come to the same conclusion, no matter what order they are performed in.
Natural sciences
- Convergence (eye)Convergence (eye)In ophthalmology, convergence is the simultaneous inward movement of both eyes toward each other, usually in an effort to maintain single binocular vision when viewing an object. This action is mediated by the medial rectus muscle, which is innervated by Cranial nerve III...
, simultaneous inward movement of eyes toward each other - Convergence (sustainability science)Convergence (sustainability science)Convergence in sustainability sciences refers to mechanisms and pathways that lead towards sustainability with a specific focus on 'Equity within biological planetary limits'...
, progress towards equity within biological planetary limits in sustainability science
Computing and technology
- BioconvergenceBioconvergenceBioconvergence is the merger of previously distinct technologies into a new form; requiring new theories, new products, and new practices....
, the merger of previously distinct technologies into a new form; requiring new theories, new products, and new practices - Convergence (telecommunications)Convergence (telecommunications)Telecommunications convergence, network convergence or simply convergence are broad terms used to describe emerging telecommunications technologies, and network architecture used to migrate multiple communications services into a single network...
, the combination of multiple services through lines of telecommunication from a single provider - Convergence (routing), the status of a set of routers having the same knowledge of the surrounding network topology
- Convergence (evolutionary computing)Convergence (evolutionary computing)Precisely every individual in the population is identical. While full convergence might be seen in genetic algorithms using only cross over, such convergence is seldom seen in genetic programming using Koza's subtree swapping crossover...
, a means of modeling the tendency for genetic characteristics of populations to stabilize over time - Convergence (SSL)Convergence (SSL)Convergence claims to be an agile, secure, and distributed strategy for replacing SSL Certificate Authorities. Moxie Marlinspike released it in August 2011 while giving a talk titled "SSL And The Future Of Authenticity" on stage at the BlackHat security conference...
, a distributed replacement for the CA system used by Secure Sockets Layer.
Literature
- Convergence (series)Convergence (series)Convergence is a series of books edited by Ruth Nanda Anshen and published by the Columbia University Press dealing with ideas that changed, or that are changing the world....
, edited by Ruth Nanda Anshen - Convergence (novel)Convergence (novel)Convergence is a novel in the Heritage Universe series by American science-fiction writer Charles Sheffield. This book is a sequel to Transcendence.-Plot:...
, by Charles Sheffield
Music
- Convergence (David Arkenstone and David Lanz album)
- Convergence (Dave Douglas album)Convergence (Dave Douglas album)Convergence is the twelfth album by trumpeter Dave Douglas. It was released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1999 and features performances by Douglas, Mark Feldman, Erik Friedlander, Drew Gress and Michael Sarin.-Reception:...
- Convergence (Front Line Assembly album)Convergence (Front Line Assembly album)Convergence is the sixth album by Canadian industrial artist Front Line Assembly. This release contains all but two tracks from the Corrosion and Disorder releases, The Wrack Part III- Wisdom, and Aggression respectively...
Gatherings
- Convergence (goth festival)Convergence (goth festival)Convergence is the annual net.goth party run by and for members of the alt.gothic and alt.gothic.fashion newsgroup, and other related Usenet newsgroups. Started in 1995, it is a chance for net.goths and others who normally only meet on the Internet to come together in real life...
, the annual net.goth party - CONvergence (convention)CONvergence (convention)CONvergence is a 4000+ member speculative fiction/fan convention held annually on the first weekend in July in Minnesota, United States. The convention began in 1999 at the Bloomington Radisson South Hotel and continues to be held every year at the same location, known through 2011 as the...
, a speculative fiction convention in Minnesota - Convergence (Net-25 program)Convergence (Net-25 program)Convergence is a 30-minute television program in the Philippines featuring the latest tech buzz, new websites, answers tech questions, new game releases, and celebrities who have converged with technology...
, a premier IT Show on Net 25 in the Philippines