Study of the giant resonance region and bound states in 58Ni, using inelastic scattering of polarized protons

Studies of the giant resonance region of the nuclear continuum have continued with a series of experiments of 58Ni(p,p') using a 60 MeV polarized proton beam. Data was taken to check previously measured analyzing powers for the E2 resonance. To check theoretical predictions (DWBA), data were also obtained for analyzing powers for low lying bound states with known spin and parity. The present status of measurement and analysis of the E2 resonance, bound states, and elastic scattering is summarized. (4 figures) (U.S.)