Overview of the CKM Matrix

Abstract

The current status of the determination of the elements of the Cabibbo-Kobayashi-Maskawa quark-mixing matrix is reviewed. Tensions in the global fits are highlighted. Particular attention is paid to progress in, and prospects for, measurements of CP violation effects.

Comments: Proceedings of the Lepton Photon 2011 Conference, to appear in "Pramana - journal of physics", 17 pages, 13 figures