Inelastic ${\pi }^{-}-\mathrm{C}$ scattering from 120 to 280 MeV is calculated in the distorted-wave Born approximation using the Kisslinger optical potential and treating the $2^{+}$ (4.44 MeV and $3^{-}$ (9.64 MeV) levels as rotational states. Agreement with experimental data is good, especially in the forward hemisphere. Fairly consistent values for the deformation parameters are obtained.

• Received 1 February 1971

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.26.785