Double Orthogonal
1. The problem asks us to prove that for a set $C$, the double orthogonal complement $C^{\perp\perp}$ equals $C$.
2. Recall the definition: For a set $C$ in an inner product space, the orthogonal complement $C^\perp$ is the set of all vectors orthogonal to every vector in $C$.
3. The double orthogonal complement $C^{\perp\perp}$ is the orthogonal complement of $C^\perp$, i.e., the set of all vectors orthogonal to every vector in $C^\perp$.
4. We want to show $C^{\perp\perp} = C$. This is a standard result in Hilbert spaces and finite-dimensional inner product spaces.
5. First, show $C \subseteq C^{\perp\perp}$: Every vector in $C$ is orthogonal to every vector in $C^\perp$ by definition, so $C$ is contained in $C^{\perp\perp}$.
6. Next, show $C^{\perp\perp} \subseteq C$: If a vector $x$ is in $C^{\perp\perp}$, then $x$ is orthogonal to every vector orthogonal to $C$. By the properties of inner product spaces, this implies $x$ lies in the closure of the span of $C$. If $C$ is closed, then $x \in C$.
7. Therefore, $C^{\perp\perp} = C$ when $C$ is a closed subspace.
Final answer: $$C^{\perp\perp} = C$$