Here are two pictures that give an idea of what MBE means in reality. | |||
First, just a schematic drawing showing the necessary parts. | |||
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Second, the real thing. The picture shows part of a MBE machine at the University of Delaware, used for making world-record multi-junction solar cells. | |||
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Same thing from the University Tokyo: | |||
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While it doesn't look particularly cheap, it is still possible to use MBE for low-cost mass production. | |||
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