Transformation may refer to: Science and mathematics In biology and medicine Metamorphosis, the biological process of changing physical form after birth or hatching Malignant transformation, the process of cells becoming cancerous Transformation (genetics), genetic alteration of a cell by DNA uptake In mathematics Transformation (function), concerning functions from sets to themselves. For functions in the broader sense, see function (mathematics). Affine transformation, in geometry Linear transformation between modules in linear algebra. Also called a linear map. Transformation matrix which represent linear maps in linear algebra. Integral transform, between a function in one domain to a function in another Natural transformation between functors in category theory. Unitary transformation, between two Hilbert spaces Geometric transformation, between sets of points in geometry Infinitesimal transformation, a limiting case of a geometrical transformation In physics and chemistry Chemical transformation Phase transformation, a physical transition from one medium to another Transformation optics, generalized optical devices Unitary transformation (quantum mechanics) In other sciences Transformation problem, a concept in economics Transformation (linguistics), a type of operation in transformational grammar Transformation of precious metals, see synthesis of precious metals Data transformation (statistics) Arts and entertainment In music Transformation (music) Transformation (Don Preston album), 2001 Transformation (Tal Wilkenfeld album), 2007 Transformation (Signal Aout 42 album) Transformation (Alex Skolnick Trio album) "Transformation", a song by Nona Hendryx Transformations (opera), a chamber opera by the American composer Conrad Susa The Transformation (album) In other arts and entertainment Transformation (novel), by Carol Berg Transformation, an alternate title for The Marble Faun, a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne "The Transformation", an episode of American television series Fringe Transformation playing card "Transformation" (short story), a short story by Mary Shelley In business and technology In business Business transformation, a major change in the identity, structure, or purpose of an organization (from the field of strategic management) Transformation (law), a concept in copyright law Transformation (patent law) Transformation design, a design process Transformational leadership, a managerial approach emphasizing organizational change Maturity transformation, the practice of fractional reserve banks borrowing money on shorter timeframes than they lend money out Digital transformation In computing Data transformation Model transformation Program transformation XML transformation Transformation of text Other uses Transformation (journal), an academic journal in the field of Biblical studies Transformation (warfare) Transformation of culture Transformational festival Spiritual transformation, a fundamental change in an individual (a psychological and New-Age concept) Shapeshifting, a type of transformation common in mythology and folklore See