Fabrication and characteristics of 8‐hydroxyquinoline aluminum/aromatic diamine organic multiple quantum well and its use for electroluminescent diode

Multiple quantum well structure consisting of alternating layers of organic 8‐hydroxyquinoline aluminum (Alq3) and aromatic diamine (TPD) has been grown by organic molecular beam deposition. The multiple quantum well structure was determined by x‐ray diffraction, optical absorption, and photoluminescence. Photoluminescence peak of Alq3 shifts to higher energy with decreasing layer thickness, suggesting a quantum size effect. An electroluminescent diode has also been fabricated by using Alq3/TPD multiple quantum well structure.

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