Electron Optics and the Lau Interferometer By Dan Wanegar, with help from Ben McMorran and Dr. Alex Cronin
Electric Field Imaging Project Schematic y x z charged needle Quantum Mechanics + Nanotechnology Electrons = Electric Field Imaging zT z V
The Experiment -Electron Source Tungsten Filament 5keV electrons l ≈ 10pm -Nanogratings 50nm slits 100nm period Similar gratings onboard Chandra X-Ray Observatory
The Lab Left to right: Dan Wanegar, Electron Lau Interferometer, Ben McMorran
My Simulations Data 2 V 10 V
Personal Achievements Exploring the wave nature of particles A better understanding of electromagnetism, optics, and quantum mechanics Developed a model to interpret real data Familiarizing myself with experimental work