2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/187315Nonlinear $sl(2)$ algebras subtending generalized angular momentum theories are studied in terms of undeformed generators and bases. We construct their unitary irreducible representations in such a general context. The linear $sl(2)$-case as well as its $q$-deformation are easily recovered as specific examples. Two other physically interesting applications corresponding to the so-called Higgs and quadratic algebras are also considered. We show that these two nonlinear algebras can be equipped with a Hopf structure.20 pages, Latex, Minor change, to be published in Jour. Phys. A: Math. GenQuantum AlgebraHigh Energy Physics - Theorytext