We discuss the importance of the A(e,e’${\mathrm{K}}^{+}$${)}_{\mathrm{\Lambda }}$${\mathrm{A}}^{\mathrm{*}}$ in hypernuclear physics, comparing it with the A(${\mathrm{K}}^{\mathrm{-}}$,${\pi }^{\mathrm{-}}$${)}_{\Lambda }$$A^{\mathrm{*}}$ reaction and suggesting problems that can preferentially be studied with the (e,e’${\mathrm{K}}^{+}$) probe. Cross sections are given for exclusive and inclusive processes for a large range of nuclear masses. The elementary process p(e,e’${\mathrm{K}}^{+}$)Λ is not well known, and the coupling constants and electromagnetic moments are discussed.

• Received 11 March 1985

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.32.543