Polarization effects in pion electroproduction from {sup 3}He

Inelastic electron scattering from {sup 3}He is studied in the kinematic region of pion production. Inclusive processes with polarization of the electron probe and of the {sup 3}He target are described in the plane wave impulse approximation. The question to what extent polarized {sup 3}He can serve in this kinematic regime as a substitute for unavailable neutron spin targets is discussed. {copyright} {ital 1997} {ital The American Physical Society}