Complex Projective Spaces
Complex Projective Spaces, denoted as CP^n, are mathematical structures that generalize the concept of projective geometry to complex numbers. They consist of lines through the origin in C^{n+1}, where each line represents a point in CP^n. This means that each point in CP^n corresponds to a set of equivalent non-zero complex vectors, differing only by a non-zero scalar multiple.
These spaces are important in various fields, including algebraic geometry and string theory. They provide a framework for studying complex manifolds and can be used to understand properties of complex varieties. The topology of CP^n is rich, featuring interesting characteristics like its compactness and the presence of a natural metric.