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The term '''matrix model''' may refer to one of several concepts:

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* In [[theoretical physics]], a '''matrix model''' is a system (usually a [[quantum mechanics|quantum mechanical]] system) with [[matrix (math)|matrix]]-valued [[physical quantity|physical quantities]].

* The "old" matrix models are relevant for [[string theory]] in two [[spacetime]] dimensions. The "new" matrix model is a synonym for [[Matrix theory (physics)|Matrix theory]].

* [[Matrix population models]] are used to model wildlife and human population dynamics.

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