Lasing from conjugated-polymer microcavities

Researchers used a microcavity to demonstrate optically driven laser activity in devices based on solid films of PPV. This provides direct support for a model in which the main photoexcitation in PPV is an emissive intrachain species.

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Published in:	Nature (London) Vol. 382; no. 6593; pp. 695 - 697
Main Authors:	Tessler, N, Denton, G. J, Friend, R. H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Nature Publishing 22-08-1996 Nature Publishing Group
Subjects:	Exact sciences and technology Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications) Laser materials Lasers Optical materials Optics Physics Polymers Polymers and organics Conjugated polymer Optical microcavity Output power Phenylene(vinylene) polymer Emission spectra Laser materials Experimental study
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Summary:	Researchers used a microcavity to demonstrate optically driven laser activity in devices based on solid films of PPV. This provides direct support for a model in which the main photoexcitation in PPV is an emissive intrachain species.
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ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/382695a0