Jared Maxson

Jared Maxson is an Associate Professor of Physics at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on high-brightness electron beams, accelerator physics, and novel photocathode materials. He leads a lab developing ultrafast electron diffraction systems and collaborates with the NSF-funded Center for Bright Beams.

Education:

• B.S. Physics, Lehigh University (2009)
• Ph.D. Physics, Cornell University (2015)

Research Interests:

• Design and optimization of high-brightness electron sources
• Epitaxial growth of alkali antimonide photocathodes
• Applications in ultrafast electron diffraction and synchrotron radiation
• Spin-polarized beam generation and quantum material dynamics
• Development of cryogenic electron microscopy techniques

Key Projects:

• Ultrafast electron diffraction apparatus with sub-picosecond resolution
• HERACLES beamline for high-average-current photocathode testing
• Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) for photoemitter fabrication

Lab Team:

• Current graduate students: Michael Kaemingk, Chad Pennington, Charles Zhang, Benjamin Dickensheets

Grants & Collaborations:

• Principal Investigator for NSF Center for Bright Beams
• Collaborations with condensed matter physics groups on quantum material transient phases