αs from the Lattice and Hadronic τ Decays
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Until recently, determinations of αs(MZ) from hadronic τ decays and the analysis of short-distance-sensitive lattice observables yielded results which, though precise, were not in good agreement. I review new analyses that bring these into good agreement and provide some details on the source of the main changes in the τ decay analysis.
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