Lattice QCD and the Unitarity Triangle

Abstract

Theoretical and computational advances in lattice calculations are reviewed, with focus on examples relevant to the unitarity triangle of the CKM matrix. Recent progress in semi-leptonic form factors for B -> pi l nu and B -> D* l nu, as well as the parameter \xi in B-Bbar mixing, are highlighted.

Comments: Invited talk at the 9th International Symposium on Heavy Flavor Physics, September 10-13, 2001, Caltech, Pasadena. 11 pages, 5 figures