Transverse response functions in the $\Delta$-resonance region

Abstract

We calculate transverse response functions for quasi-elastic electron scattering at high momentum transfers in a relativistic Hartree approximation in configuration space. We treat the excitation of the $\Delta$ resonance using its free mass and width. Good agreement with experiment is found in the dip region.

Comments: 11 pages text (RevTex), 5 figs (Topdraw at end, PostScript or paper available upon request)