A tensor category is a category equipped with a tensor product that allows for the combining of objects in a way that is associative and distributive over direct sums, along with a unit object. This structure plays a crucial role in understanding the representation theory of algebraic structures, especially in relation to Hopf algebras and quantized enveloping algebras, where it helps to analyze how representations can be formed and manipulated.
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