Transient uv electroluminescence from poly(p-phenylenevinylene) conjugated polymer induced by strong voltage pulses

Haim Chayet, Roman Pogreb, Dan Davidov

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Abstract

We present time-resolved and spectral measurements of electroluminescence from poly((Formula presented) phenylenevinylene) (PPV) thin films upon application of high-voltage pulses. Above some threshold voltage of 100 V, we observe an uv-violet emission centered at 390 nm, in addition to the characteristic yellow-green luminescence of PPV. We explain this emission as being induced by a generation of hot carriers in the strong electric field, which inhibits the formation of singlet excitons and enhances the probability for direct interband transitions of the relaxed carriers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)R12702-R12705
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume56
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

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