Let \( F \) and \( F' \) be the foci of the ellipse \( \frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1 \) (where \( b<2 \)), and let \( B \) be one end of the minor axis. If the area of the triangle \( FBF' \) is \( \sqrt{3} \) sq. units, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is: