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  • Quantum physics
  • Electron microscopy
  • Optics

Background:

  • Recent decades have confirmed the quantum nature of free electron wave packets.
  • Transmission electron microscopes have evolved into ultrafast, quantum-coherent systems.
  • Previous experiments were limited to one or two photon-electron interaction sites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate quantum coherent coupling between electrons and light in a scanning electron microscope.
  • To explore this coupling at unprecedentedly low, subrelativistic energies.
  • To open new avenues for electron wave packet manipulation and quantum applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a scanning electron microscope (SEM) setup.
  • Operating at subrelativistic electron energies, specifically down to 10.4 keV.
  • Leveraging the SEM's spacious and configurable experimental chambers for optical setups.

Main Results:

  • Achieved quantum coherent coupling between electrons and light in an SEM.
  • Demonstrated this coupling at energies from approximately 0.5 to 30 keV, the optimal range for electron-light interaction.
  • Established a platform with potential for thousands of photon-electron interaction sites.

Conclusions:

  • Scanning electron microscopes are suitable for exploring quantum coherent electron-light interactions.
  • This work enables novel experiments in electron wave packet shaping and quantum computing.
  • Opens possibilities for spectral imaging with low-energy electrons.