Abstract
A novel electroluminescent device is constructed using organic materials as the emitting elements. The diode has a double-layer structure of organic thin films, prepared by vapor deposition. Efficient injection of holes and electrons is provided from an indium-tin-oxide anode and an alloyed Mg:Ag cathode. Electron-hole recombination and green electroluminescent emission are confined near the organic interface region. High external quantum efficiency (1% photon/electron), luminous efficiency (1.5 lm/W), and brightness (>1000 cd/m2) are achievable at a driving voltage below 10 V.
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ElectroluminescenceMaterials scienceOLEDIndium tin oxideAnodeOptoelectronicsQuantum efficiencyCathodeDiodeIndiumBrightnessLuminous efficacyChemical vapor depositionOrganic semiconductorThin filmLayer (electronics)ElectrodeOpticsChemistryNanotechnologyPhysics
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- 51
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- 12
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- 913-915
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Chak Wah Tang,
S. A. VanSlyke
(1987).
Organic electroluminescent diodes.
Applied Physics Letters
, 51
(12)
, 913-915.
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.98799
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- 10.1063/1.98799