The atomic nucleus observed with electromagnetic probes

Abstract

The basic formalism used when investigating nuclear structure via electron scattering is summarized. Two of the major themes that run through contemporary studies are emphasized: exploration of the extended sets of response functions that become accessible when one or more particles are detected in coincidence with the scattered electron and/or when polarization degrees of freedom are active. In contrast to previous decades when the focus was largely restricted to studies of unpolarized inclusive electron scattering, these have come into the mainstream of the field since modern experimental facilities are now able to address both themes.