1. Electron Optics and the Lau Interferometer
By Dan Wanegar, with help from Ben McMorran and Dr. Alex Cronin

2. Electric Field Imaging
Project Schematic y x z
charged needle
Quantum Mechanics +
Nanotechnology
Electrons =
Electric Field Imaging zT z V

3. The Experiment -Electron Source Tungsten Filament 5keV electrons
l ≈ 10pm
-Nanogratings
50nm slits
100nm period
Similar gratings onboard Chandra X-Ray Observatory

4. The Lab Left to right: Dan Wanegar, Electron Lau Interferometer,
Ben McMorran

5. My Simulations
Data
2 V
10 V

6. 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