Molecular beam epitaxy facility to design custom materials for scientists
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 13:30
in Physics & Chemistry
The instrument used for molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) looks a little like the lunar module, with spindly metal legs feeding into a large cylindrical canister. But this device isn't headed for the moon -- it delves into molecules instead, helping scientists craft new materials layer by layer with nearly atomic precision.