Tensor category equivariant KK-theory

Abstract

In this paper, we introduce Kasparov's bivariant K-theory that is equivariant under symmetries of a C*-tensor category. It is motivated by some dualities in quantum group equivariant KK-theory, and the classification theory of inclusions of C*-algebras. The fundamental properties of the KK-theory, i.e., the existence of the Kasparov product, Cuntz's picture, universality, and triangulated category structure, hold true in this generalization as well. Moreover, we further prove a new property specific to this theory; the invariance of KK-theory under weak Morita equivalence of the tensor categories. As an example, we study the Baum-Connes type property for $3$-cocycle twists of discrete groups.