Clusters in molecular beam experiments can mimic aerosol nanoclusters and provide molecular-level details for various processes relevant to atmospheric aerosol research. Aerosol nanoclusters, particles of sizes below 10 nm, are difficult to investigate in ambient atmosphere and thus represent a gap in our understanding of the new particle formation process. Recent field measurements and laboratory experiments are closing this gap; however, experiments with clusters in molecular beams are rarely involved. Yet, they can offer an unprecedented detailed insight into the processes including particles in this size range. In this Perspective, we discuss several up-to-date molecular beam experiments with clusters and demonstrate that the investigated clusters approach aerosol nanoclusters in terms of their complexity and chemistry. We examine remaining gaps between atmospheric aerosols and clusters in molecular beams and speculate about future experiments bridging these gaps.

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