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Real projective space

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Real projective space, denoted as \(\mathbb{RP}^n\), is a fundamental concept in topology and geometry. It is defined as the set of lines through the origin in \(\mathbb{R}^{n+1}\).

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Real projective space by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated 2025-07-16
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In those cases at least, it is possible to add a metric to the spaces, leading to elliptic geometry.
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