Manifold (disambiguation)

A manifold is an abstract mathematical space which, in a close-up view, resembles the spaces described by Euclidean geometry.

Manifold may also refer to:

Science and engineering

• Manifold (engineering) an arrangement of pipes used to redistribute the flow of a fluid or gas, typically from a single inlet to a number of outlets or vice versa
• Hydraulic manifold, a component used to regulate fluid flow in a hydraulic system, thus controlling the transfer of power between actuators and pumps
• Manifold (scuba), in a scuba set, connects two or more diving cylinders, so that one diving regulator is fed by all the cylinders
• Manifold chemistry, a piece of apparatus used in chemistry to manipulate gases
• Vacuum manifold
• Manifold (magazine), magazine of the University of Warwick mathematical community
• Inlet manifold or "intake manifold", an engine part which supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinders
• Exhaust manifold, an engine part which collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe

Media

• Manifold Records, a record label
• The Manifold Trilogy by science fiction author Stephen Baxter
• Manifold (magazine), magazine of the University of Warwick mathematical community

Software

• Manifold System, a company that develops a GIS software package

Places

• River Manifold, a river in England
• The Manifold Way, a foot- and cycle-path which follows the old route of the Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway, Staffordshire, England

People

• Sir Walter Manifold (1849–1928) an Australian grazier and politician
• John Manifold (1915-1985) an Australian poet and critic.