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Status of Electroweak Theory for Heavy Quark Decays and CP Violation

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The phenomena of quark mixing in weak interaction are described. The current experimental status of the mixing matrix, charm and beauty particle decays, and CP violations are reported. Future interesting experiments are pointed out, especially in the event that higher generations of quarks exist.

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Chau, LL. (1986). Status of Electroweak Theory for Heavy Quark Decays and CP Violation. In: Klapdor, H.V. (eds) Weak and Electromagnetic Interactions in Nuclei. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-71689-8_92

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