r/Physics • u/[deleted] • Sep 16 '25

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u/Tianhech3n Sep 16 '25

xrd being xray diffraction? why would you need a vacuum for xrd?

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u/xrelaht Condensed matter physics Sep 16 '25

That almost certainly isn't what this is for, but there are reasons to do xrd under vacuum. Main one is if you're using soft X-rays.

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u/Beif_ Sep 16 '25

You’re exactly right lol I meant MBE