Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix

English

Etymology

Named after Nicola Cabibbo, Makoto Kobayashi, and Toshihide Maskawa.

Noun

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

1. (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

• CKM matrix