Luminescence and electron paramagnetic resonance studies of white-light emitting SrS: Pr, F thin film electroluminescent devices

Y. H. Lee, B. K. Ju, T. H. Yeom, D. H. Kim, T. S. Hahn, S. H. Choh, M. H. Oh

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    Abstract

    The fluorescence emission and excitation spectra of white-light emitting SrS: Pr, F thin film electroluminescent devices have been investigated. It was determined from the results obtained that the dominant electroluminescence mechanism was that the ionization of Pr3+ centers occurs first, then subsequently recombination with electrons occurs, and finally Pr3+ center transitions give rise to luminescence. The emission mechanism of SrS: Pr, F seems to be the same as that of a SrS: Pr, K electroluminescent device, except for the appearance of strong peaks around 610-670 nm. The impurity excitation peak in the lower excitation energy, longer-wavelength region in the FL spectrum may be an important factor for the selection of an effective white-light emitting EL material. The electron paramagnetic resonance experiment of SrS: Pr, F was performed on powder and thin film specimens. The hyperfine structure of an isolated Mn2+ ion was observed in this SrS: Pr, F thin film. This Mn center which was substituted for Sr, seems to contribute to the strong red emission in the white EL spectrum.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1754-1757
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of Applied Physics
    Volume75
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1994

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Physics and Astronomy

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