High resolution electron scattering from high spin states in Pb 208

Inelastic electron scattering cross sections have been measured from high spin transitions in {sup 208}Pb. Measurements were made over a range of momentum transfer of 1.1 to 2.9 fm{sup {minus}1} with energy resolution between 14 and 22 keV. In addition to the previously measured 14{sup {minus}}, 12{sup {minus}}, and 12{sup +} levels, electron scattering cross sections have been measured on {ital M}11, {ital M}10, {ital M}9, {ital E}9, and {ital E}7 transitions. High spin states are quenched from the predicted Woods-Saxon single particle amplitudes by 22% to 67%. Evidence is presented for the fragmentation of the 7.06 MeV 12{sup {minus}} transition strength. Results are interpreted in terms of the independent particle model.