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If a $\otimes$-idempotent object has a dual, must it be self-dual?

Let $C$ be a symmetric monoidal category. Recall that a dual for $X \in C$ is an object $X^\vee$ and maps $\eta: I \to X \otimes X^\vee$ and $\varepsilon: X^\vee \otimes X \to I$ (where $I$ is the ...
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Reference for free symmetric monoidal categories with duals on symmetric monoidal categories

The inclusion $U$ of the (2,1)-category of symmetric monoidal categories with duals into the (2,1)-category of symmetric monoidal categories admits a left 2-adjoint functor $L$ for formal reasons. In ...
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$\ast$-autonomous categories with non-invertible dualizing object?

1. Definition Firstly, recall the following nLab-definition of a $\ast$-autonomous category: A $\ast$-autonomous category is a symmetric closed monoidal category $(C,\otimes,I,\multimap)$ with a ...
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