Purcell‐Enhanced Spectrally Precise Emission in Dual‐Microcavity Organic Light‐Emitting Diodes
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Abstract
Abstract Developing spectrally precise, compact electroluminescent (EL) devices is critical for emerging photonic technologies, including advanced displays and integrated photonic systems. Although recent advances in emitter materials have enabled narrowband emission with full width at half maximum (FWHM) values as low as 25 nm, their practical applications are hindered by stability issues, fabrication complexity, and limited environmental compatibility. Optical microcavities improve spectral precision through high‐quality factors but require complex reflector structures and simultaneous optical and electrical optimization. Here, a universal strategy is presented to achieve spectrally precise emission from broadband organic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs) by enhancing the Purcell effect through dual‐microcavity resonances. A secondary cavity atop the OLED separates optical and electrical design while generating dual‐microcavity resonances. Coupling between excitons and dual‐microcavity enhances the Purcell effect, leading to an increased spontaneous emission rate. Spectrally tunable, ultrapure green emission (FWHM = 21 nm) is demonstrated from phosphorescent OLEDs (intrinsic FWHM = 60 nm), achieving ≈65% spectral narrowing. The devices also exhibit a high luminance of 1.241 × 10 5 cd m −2 , strong directionality, and suppressed efficiency roll‐off. Our approach is compatible with state‐of‐the‐art emitters, polaritons, and photonic architecture, offering a promising route toward advanced photonic systems requiring monochromatic emission from compact EL devices.
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OpenAlex topics: Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research · Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials · Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics
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School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Kyungpook National University 80, Daehak‐ro, Buk‐gu Daegu 41566 South Korea
Autonomous Manufacturing & Process R&D Dept. Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) 143, Hanggaul‐ro, Sangnok‐gu Ansan‐si 15588 South Korea
Funding
National Research Foundation of Korea · Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea · Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy · Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology
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