Because of their application in low voltage flat panel displays, thin film electroluminescent device research remains a very active field. This book covers the principles of organic electroluminescence as well as recent trends, current applications, and future potential. The topics include:
*Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) in terms of history, chemistry, and basic principles of electroluminescence preceding in-depth discussions of the parameters that control the quantum efficiency and control of light output
*Mechanisms for carrier/charge injection and transport in organic semiconductors
*Electron and hole recombination processes
*The physical properties of OLEDs, the characterization of amorphous materials with high glass transition temperature, and the chemistry and significance of light-emitting polymers
*State-of-the-art concepts and technologies such as phosphorescent and fluorescent materials, thin film transistors, and organic emissive displays, particularly pixel electronics
*Summary of future directions for organic light-emitting displays and solid state lighting
*Overview of photoexcited organic lasers using organic thin films and photonic crystals
Organic Electroluminescence is an excellent resource for students, novices, and experts interested in designing and studying these materials.
