decays as well as related, but
less precise, measurements in complementary B decay modes. I will
conclude with with an experimental outlook on the B factory studies of
the CKM matrix.
Abstract:
The BaBar experiment at SLAC has completed the first part
of its mission by observing CP violation in B decays. This
was the first precision test of the Standard Model CKM mechanism
for generating CP violation in weak interactions and the first
observation of CP violation, outside of the Kaon system, since
its discovery in 1964. After briefly reviewing the phenomonology
of CP violation, I will describe the BaBar precision measurement of
sin2beta in decays as well as related, but
less precise, measurements in complementary B decay modes. I will
conclude with with an experimental outlook on the B factory studies of
the CKM matrix.