What is the maths behind single electron double slit interference please?

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The discussion focuses on the mathematical treatment of single electron double slit interference. Participants suggest that the mathematics parallels that of optical interference but requires an adapted dispersion relation. A specific resource is recommended: the article "Electron interference experiments" available at PhysicsWeb, which includes relevant references for further study.

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Basically I'm looking to find a mathematical treatment of the single electron double slit interference phenomenom,, presumably someone has already done the maths for it but I can't seem to find it,, can you point me to an article, paper or book which has it? [preferably online]

Thanks a lot =)
 
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It is essentially the same as the optical case (but with an adapted dispersion relation).
 

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