Session E5a: 50 Years Since the Discovery of Parity Nonconservation in the Weak Interactions I

3:30 PM–4:51 PM, Saturday, April 22, 2006
Hyatt Regency Dallas - Pegasus B

Sponsoring Units: FHP DPF
Chair: Natalie Roe, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Abstract ID: BAPS.2006.APR.E5a.1

Abstract: E5a.00001 : New Insights to Old Problems

3:30 PM–3:57 PM

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Author:

  Tsung Dao Lee
    (Columbia University)

From the history of the $\theta$ - $\tau$ puzzle and the discovery of parity non-conservation in 1956, we review the current status of discrete symmetry violations in the weak interaction. Possible origins of these symmetry violations are discussed.

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