<p>The objective of this research is to better understand the similarities between photon channeling and ion-channeling as proposed by Kukhtaev, propagation of photon and ion beams in coherent channeling, described by the analogy drawn between the Maxwell equation and the Schrödinger equations and the limitations of such assumption. The intellectual focus is on the characterization of nanostructures using neutron scattering methods. Comparing the ion channeling results with and without holographic grating indicates that the ion travels through a narrower channel in the region of the crystal where a holographic electric field grating has been recorded. The mix of gold nanocrystals and silver nanocrystals in Infrasil (Fig. 3) not only changes the index of refraction step by step, the regimented nanostructures are also polarized and can be observed by polarized 3D optical microscope. This research will achieve enhanced electrical, optical and thermal properties through surface modifications with nanocrystals.</p><img src="https://www.uncfsu.edu/assets/Images/Chemistry%20and%20Physics/PREM/Thrust%203.jpg" alt="Thrust 3" title="Thrust 3"><p><em>^{Fig. 3. Polarization of gold nanocrystals in infrasil. &nbsp;}</em></p>