Enhancement of normally directed light outcoupilng from organic light-emitting diodes using nanoimprinted low-refractive-index layer

The authors have demonstrated increased light outcoupling from organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) based on nanoimprinted amorphous fluoropolymer, poly[perfluoro(4-vinyloxy-1-butene)] (PPFVB). Because PPFVB has a low refractive index and a high transmittance over wide wavelength range, the first-order Bragg diffracted light shows high directionality and decreased waveguide absorption. These characteristics provide an advantage for small- or medium-sized OLEDs, which are mainly viewed from the normal direction. (c) 2008 American Institute of Physics.