If V is an odd-dimensional real vector space, then is there a linear map $J: V \to V$ satisfying $J^2=-1$? i.e. is there a complex structure in odd-dimensional real vector space?
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complex structure in odd-dimensional real vector space
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No. Hint: Take determinants on both sides.