Polymer thin films containing Eu(III) complex as lanthanide lasing medium

Direct evidence of lanthanide(III) lasing using Eu(III) complex in polymer thin films (threshold level <0.05 mJ) is reported. The thin film consists of polystyrene containing Eu(III) complexes based on two criteria: (1) Higher emission quantum yield of Eu(III) complexes, which increases the rs (energy density), and (2) faster radiation rate at large B (Einstein coefficient). The microcavity was constructed by coating a glass substrate with a film having a high refractive index. The film thickness was found to be 1.71 mm. The threshold level for laser transmission was found to be <0.05 mJ.