Hypernuclear physics with electron beams: Exclusive and inclusive excitations

We discuss the importance of the A(e,e'K+)/sub Λ/A( in hypernuclear physics, comparing it with the A(K-,π-)/sub Λ/A( reaction and suggesting problems that can preferentially be studied with the (e,e'K+) probe. Cross sections are given for exclusive and inclusive processes for a large range of nuclear masses. The elementary process p(e,e'K+)Λ is not well known, and the coupling constants and electromagnetic moments are discussed