Can anybody please explain in layman terms the super-vector spaces?

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The discussion revolves around the concepts of super-vector spaces and Fibonacci categories, with participants seeking explanations in layman's terms. The scope includes conceptual clarification and references to existing literature.

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  • One participant requests an explanation of super-vector spaces and Fibonacci categories in layman's terms.
  • Another participant questions the terminology, noting that "super" typically refers to a graduation involving multiplication, which is not a characteristic of vector spaces.
  • A third participant suggests that super vector spaces are easy to find and references a Wikipedia article for more information.
  • This participant also mentions that Fibonacci categories are harder to find but acknowledges the existence of papers that define them.
  • A final post indicates a decision to close the thread due to the original poster's lack of clarification on the terms used.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the definitions or explanations of super-vector spaces and Fibonacci categories, and the discussion remains unresolved due to the original poster's absence.

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Can anybody please explain in layman terms the super-vector spaces and Fibonacci categories?
 
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Anixx said:
Can anybody please explain in layman terms the super-vector spaces and Fibonacci categories?
Can you give us a reference where you have read this? Super usually refers to a graduation and involves a multiplication. Vector spaces don't have multiplications. I couldn't find the term Fibonacci category either.
 
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Anixx said:
Can anybody please explain in layman terms the super-vector spaces and Fibonacci categories?
Super vector spaces are easy to fine. I suppose you have already seen the wiki article
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_vector_space

Fibonacci categories are more difficult to find, but there are papers that use them and define them.
 
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