High-Momentum-Transfer Electron Scattering fromPb208

Abstract

${}_{}{}^{208}{}_{}{}^{}\mathrm{Pb}$ elastic electron scattering data have been extended to large momentum transfer ($q=3.7\mathrm{}$ ${\mathrm{fm}}^{-1\mathrm{}}$). The present data combined with previous electromagnetic data allow a precise determination of the charge density. It shows a small central depression and density fluctuations much less pronounced than theoretically predicted.