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Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix
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Etymology
Named after Nicola Cabibbo, Makoto Kobayashi (physicist) Makoto Kobayashi, and Toshihide Maskawa.
Noun
+ Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrices
en physics In the Standard Model, a unitary matrix that specifies the mismatch of quantum states of quarks when they propagate freely and when they take part in the weak interactions. It is important in the understanding of CP violation.
Synonyms
en CKM matrix
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