In ${}_{}{}^{20}{}_{}{}^{}\mathrm{Ne}$, the isovector M2 strength distribution in the excitation region of $E_x$=11–24 MeV was investigated by inelastic electron scattering. Two transitions to levels at $E_x$=11.62 and 12.1 MeV were observed with strengths of B(M2,k)↑=64±13 and 56±13 ${\mu }_{\mathrm{N}}^2$${\mathrm{fm}}^2$, respectively. A comparison with the analogous (${\pi }^{\mathrm{-}}$,γ) reaction shows that orbital contributions are non-negligible in these transitions. The data are compared to model predictions.

• Received 26 December 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.31.1656