Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of the Riemann sphere in different dimensions, including the possibility of a Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space. The idea of Riemannian geometry and Hilbert geometry is also mentioned, along with a reference to Fock spaces. The Riemann sphere is also described as the riemannian counterpart of the complex plane. Wikipedia links are suggested as sources of further information on these topics.
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Riemann "sphere" in infinite dimensional space?

I was just reading about the Riemann sphere, in 3-space and find it very interesting. With it you assign a point on the sphere to every location in the xy-plane. Then I thought, in 4-space you would be able to assign every point in 3-space to a point on the 4-dimensional Riemann "sphere".

Is there any such thing in infinite dimensional space? That would be pretty cool!
 
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Log said:
I was just reading about the Riemann sphere, in 3-space and find it very interesting. With it you assign a point on the sphere to every location in the xy-plane. Then I thought, in 4-space you would be able to assign every point in 3-space to a point on the 4-dimensional Riemann "sphere".

Is there any such thing in infinite dimensional space? That would be pretty cool!

Riemannian geometry + Hilbert Geometry? Is that what you are asking? Then, maybe you want to know about Fock spaces. I don't know much of them myself, so just go to this wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fock_space.

Also, the Riemann Sphere can also be understood as the riemannian counterpart of the complex plane. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riemann_sphere#As_the_complex_projective_line

I know, that's a lot of wikipedia links, but wikipedia is correct unless someone's vandalised it, in which case, its quite obvious.
 

FAQ: Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space?

What is the Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space?

The Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space is a mathematical concept that extends the traditional Riemann sphere, which is a one-dimensional complex manifold, to an infinite number of dimensions. It is used in complex analysis, algebraic geometry, and other branches of mathematics.

How is the Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space defined?

The Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space is defined as the set of all complex-valued sequences that converge to a point at infinity. It can also be represented as the one-point compactification of the complex vector space.

What is the significance of the Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space?

The Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space is significant because it allows for the study of complex functions on infinite-dimensional spaces, which have many applications in physics, engineering, and other fields. It also has connections to other areas of mathematics, such as topology and differential geometry.

How does the Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space relate to the Riemann zeta function?

The Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space has a close connection to the Riemann zeta function, which is a special type of complex function. The Riemann sphere can be used to visualize the behavior of the Riemann zeta function, which has important applications in number theory and other areas of mathematics.

Are there any practical applications of the Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space?

Yes, there are practical applications of the Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space in fields such as signal processing, control theory, and data analysis. It is also used in the study of complex dynamical systems and the behavior of differential equations. Additionally, the Riemann sphere has applications in computer vision and image processing.

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