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CKM matrix

CKM matrix is the abbreviation of Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix.

Meaning of Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix

Noun

Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix (plural Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrixes or Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrices)

  1. 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:
    CKM matrix

Forms of CKM matrix

pluralCKM matrices

Questions about CKM matrix

What is CKM matrix the abbreviation of?
CKM matrix is the abbreviation of Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix.

Words near CKM matrix in the dictionary

  1. CKIN
  2. CKIs
  3. CKJV
  4. CKL
  5. CKM matrices
  6. CKM matrix
  7. CKs
  8. ckt
  9. CKW
  10. CL
  11. Cl*

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