Complete Set of Polarization Transfer Observables for the $^{12}{rm C}(p,n)$ Reaction at 296 MeV and 0$^{circ}$

A complete set of polarization transfer observables has been measured for the $^{12}{rm C}(p,n)$ reaction at $T_p=296 {rm MeV}$ and $theta_{rm lab}=0^{circ}$. The total spin transfer $Sigma(0^{circ})$ and the observable $f_1$ deduced from the measured polarization transfer observables indicate that the spin--dipole resonance at $E_x simeq 7 {rm MeV}$ has greater $2^-$ strength than $1^-$ strength, which is consistent with recent experimental and theoretical studies. The results also indicate a predominance of the spin-flip and unnatural-parity transition strength in the continuum. The exchange tensor interaction at a large momentum transfer of $Q simeq 3.6 {rm fm}^{-1}$ is discussed.