Multi-Loop Results, Charm- and Bottom-Quark Masses and the Strong Coupling Constant

Abstract

The impact of recent multi-loop calculations on precise determinations of charm- and bottom-quark masses and the strong coupling constant is discussed.

ICHEP08 proceeding

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