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4D polytopes, also known as 4-dimensional polytopes or 4-polytopes, are geometric objects that exist in four-dimensional space. They are the natural extension of 3-dimensional polytopes, such as tetrahedrons and cubes, into the fourth dimension. A 4-polytope is defined as a bounded region of 4-dimensional space enclosed by flat facets, which are themselves 3-dimensional polytopes.

The simplest example of a 4-polytope is the 4-dimensional simplex, which is analogous to a tetrahedron in 3D. This object has four vertices, six edges, four triangular faces, and one tetrahedral cell. Another well-known 4-polytope is the 4-dimensional hypercube, or tesseract, which has 16 vertices, 32 edges, 24 square faces, and 8 cubic cells.

4D polytopes are studied in the field of convex geometry and combinatorial topology. They have applications in various areas of mathematics, including algebraic topology, discrete geometry, and the study of higher-dimensional shapes. The study of 4D polytopes also has connections to the theory of polytopes in lower dimensions and the classification of higher-dimensional polytopes.

In recent years, advancements in computational geometry and visualization techniques have allowed for the exploration and understanding of 4D polytopes. These tools enable researchers to study the properties and structures of 4D polytopes, contributing to the broader field of higher-dimensional geometry.