Resonance and quasi–free electron scattering on 12C in self–consistent RPA theory

On the basis of a self-consistent RPA theory with a SK3 nucleon-nucleon force, the 12C(e,é) reaction is evaluated from particle threshold up to 100 MeV including both the giant resonance and the quasi-free scattering region. For momentum transfer q ≈ 1 fm-1, our results yield considerable electric and magnetic multipole strengths in the continuum above the giant resonances.