A category for the adjoint representation

Relative Adjoint Algebras

Given a finite tensor category $\ca$, an exact indecomposable $\ca$-module category $\Mo$, and a tensor subcategory $\Do\subseteq \ca^*_\Mo$, we describe a way to produce \textit{exact} commutative algebras in the center $Z(\ca)$, measuring this inclusion. The construction of such algebras is done in an analogous way as presented by Shimizu \cite{Sh2}, but using instead the \textit{relative (co)end}, a categorical tool developed in \cite{BM} in the realm of representations of tensor categories. We provide some explicit computations.

Monadic vs Adjoint Decomposition

It is known that the so-called monadic decomposition, applied to the adjunction connecting the category of bialgebras to the category of vector spaces via the tensor and the primitive functors, returns the usual adjunction between bialgebras and (restricted) Lie algebras. Moreover, in this framework, the notions of augmented monad and combinatorial rank play a central role. In order to set these results into a wider context, we are led to substitute the monadic decomposition by what we call the adjoint decomposition. This construction has the advantage of reducing the computational complexity …

Drinfeld twist for quantum $su(2)$ in the adjoint representation

We give a detailed description of the adjoint representation of Drinfeld's twist element, as well as of its coproduct, for $su_{q}(2)$. We also discuss, as applications, the computation of the universal R-matrix in this representation and the problem of symmetrization of identical-particle states with quantum $su(2)$ symmetry.

The monoidal category of Yetter-Drinfeld modules over a weak braided Hopf algebra

In this paper we introduce the notion of weak operator and the theory of Yetter-Drinfeld modules over a weak braided Hopf algebra with invertible antipode in a strict monoidal category. We prove that the class of such objects constitutes a non strict monoidal category. It is also shown that this category is not trivial, that is to say that it admits objects generated by the adjoint action (coaction) associated to the weak braided Hopf algebra.

R-matrices for the adjoint representations of Uq(so(n))

We calculate a two-parameter R-matrix which specialises to the trigonometric R-matrix of the minimal affinisation of the adjoint representation of each of the classical simple Lie algebras so(n) and sp(n).

Liftable pairs of functors and Initial objects

Let $\mathcal{A}$ and $\mathcal{B}$ be monoidal categories and let $R:\mathcal{A} \rightarrow \mathcal{B}$ be a lax monoidal functor. If $R$ has a left adjoint $L$, it is well-known that the two adjoints induce functors $\overline{R}={\sf Alg}(R):{\sf Alg}(\mathcal{A})\rightarrow {\sf Alg }(\mathcal{B})$ and $\underline{L}={\sf Coalg(L)}:{\sf Coalg}(\mathcal{B})\rightarrow {\sf Coalg}(\mathcal{A})$ respectively. The pair $(L,R)$ is called "liftable" if the functor $\overline{R}$ has a left adjoint and if the functor $\underline{L}$ has a right adjoint. A pleasing fact is that, when $\mathcal{A…

Frobenius algebras and ambidextrous adjunctions

In this paper we explain the relationship between Frobenius objects in monoidal categories and adjunctions in 2-categories. In particular, we show that every Frobenius object in a monoidal category M arises from an ambijunction (simultaneous left and right adjoints) in some 2-category D into which M fully and faithfully embeds. Since a 2D topological quantum field theory is equivalent to a commutative Frobenius algebra, this result also shows that every 2D TQFT is obtained from an ambijunction in some 2-category. Our theorem is proved by extending the theory of adjoint monads to the context of…

Making nontrivially associated modular categories from finite groups

We show that the non-trivially associated tensor category constructed from left coset representatives of a subgroup of a finite group is a modular category. Also we give a definition of the character of an object in a ribbon category which is the category of representations of a braided Hopf algebra in the category. The definition is shown to be adjoint invariant and multiplicative. A detailed example is given. Finally we show an equivalence of categories between the non-trivially associated double D and the category of representations of the double of the group D(X).

The character algebra for module categories over Hopf algebras

Given a finite dimensional Hopf algebra H and an exact indecomposable module category M over Rep(H), we explicitly compute the adjoint algebra A_M as an object in the category of Yetter-Drinfeld modules over H, and the space of class functions CF(M) associated to M, as introduced by K. Shimizu [ Further results on the structure of (Co)ends in fintite tensor categories, preprint arXiv:1801.02493]. We use our construction to describe these algebras when H is a group algebra and a dual group algebra. This result allows us to compute the adjoint algebra for certain group-theoretical fusion categor…

循环 operad 的 Dwyer--Kan 同伦理论

Dwyer--Kan homotopy theory for cyclic operads

该研究提出对称幺半基范畴上着色循环 operad 的通用定义，借助其到着色 operad 的遗忘函子的左右伴随显式公式，将单纯集富集着色 operad 范畴的 Cisinski--Moerdijk 模型结构提升到对应循环 operad 范畴。

Free Poisson Hopf algebras generated by coalgebras

We construct the analogue of Takeuchi's free Hopf algebra in the setting of Poisson Hopf algebras. More precisely, we prove that there exists a free Poisson Hopf algebra on any coalgebra or, equivalently that the forgetful functor from the category of Poisson Hopf algebras to the category of coalgebras has a left adjoint. In particular, we also prove that the category of Poisson Hopf algebras is a reflective subcategory of the category of Poisson bialgebras. Along the way, we describe coproducts and coequalizers in the category of Poisson Hopf algebras, therefore showing that the latter catego…

Categorical Constructions for Hopf Algebras

We prove that both, the embedding of the category of Hopf algebras into that of bialgebras and the forgetful functor from the category of Hopf algebras to the category of algebras, have right adjoints; in other words: every bialgebra has a Hopf coreflection and on every algebra there exists a cofree Hopf algebra. In this way we give an affirmative answer to a forty years old problem posed by Sweedler. On the route the coequalizers and the coproducts in the category of Hopf algebras are explicitly described.

伴随表示中的环面结与 Vogel 普适性

Torus knots in adjoint representation and Vogel's universality

本文基于 Vogel 普适性与 Chern–Simons 理论扩充普适纽结不变量，并给出处理环面结 T[m,n] 伴随不变量的方法，重点分析奇数 n 的 T[4,n]。