We review the present theoretical status of the CP violating ratio ε/ε in the Standard Model (SM) and confront its estimates with the most recent data. In particular we review the present status of the most important parameters ms, B (1/2) 6 , B (3/2) 8 , Λ (4) MS and Ωη+η′ . While the sign and the order of magnitude of SM estimates for ε/ε agree with the data, for central values of these param...

We review the theory of ε/ε and present an updated phenomenological analysis using hadronic matrix elements from lattice QCD. The present status of the computation of ε/ε, considering various approaches to the matrix-element evaluation, is critically discussed. ⋆ based on the talks given by M.C. at “Les Rencontres de Physique de la Vallée d’Aoste”, La Thuile (Italy), 27 February–4 March 2000 an...

The long-distance contributions to K → 2π amplitudes can be pinned down, using well established Chiral Perturbation Theory techniques. The strong S–wave rescattering of the two final pions generates sizeable chiral loop corrections, which have an important impact on the direct CP violation ratio ε/ε [1,2]. Including all large logarithmic corrections, both at short and long distances, the Standa...