Direct neutron decay from the giant monopole resonance in /sup 208/Pb

Experimental values of partial direct escape widths for the giant monopole resonance (GMR) in /sup 208/Pb are presented and compared with predictions from various RPA models. It is found that different model Hamiltonians that reproduce equally well the energy and strength of the GMR in /sup 208/Pb lead to direct escape width which may differ by a large factor. 1 tab. (RWR)