Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrix en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Nicola Cabibbo, Makoto Kobayashi, and Toshihide Maskawa.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrices | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa matrixes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
wikipedia: Nicola Cabibbo · wikipedia: Toshihide Maskawa · wikipedia: Makoto Kobayashi (physicist)