Description
Ultrafast electron microscopy is an emerging field of interest that utilizes pulses of electrons as a tool to probe specimens, particularly to enable the study of ultrafast dynamics. We will use optical techniques to try and compress electron pulses to generate an improved temporal resolution. This will enable faster dynamics to be at the center of attention for future research. The work presented in this undergraduate thesis is a contribution to this optical technique and involves the design and operation of a pulsed electron source.