Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrices

A form of Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix — 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.

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