Polyhedral projection

Polyhedral projection is a mathematical process that involves mapping a higher-dimensional shape, called a polyhedron (a solid with flat faces), onto a lower-dimensional space, such as a plane or line. Think of it like casting the shadow of a 3D object onto a wall; the shadow is a 2D projection of the original shape. This technique helps analyze complex structures by simplifying them into more manageable forms, retaining essential relationships or properties. It’s widely used in fields like optimization, computer graphics, and data visualization to understand and interpret multi-dimensional data and shapes.