Two-nucleon emission in the longitudinal response

Abstract

The contribution of the two-nucleon emission in the longitudinal response for inclusive electron scattering reactions is studied. The model adopted to perform the calculations is based upon correlated basis function theory but it considers only first order terms in the correlation function. The proper normalization of the wave function is ensured by considering, in addition to the usually evaluated two-point diagrams, the three-point diagrams. Results for the {sup 12}C nucleus in the quasielastic region are presented. {copyright} {ital 1998} {ital The American Physical Society}