title: Organic microcavity light-emitting diodes with metal mirrors: dependence of the emission wavelength on the viewing angle.
abstract: Organic microcavity light-emitting diodes typically exhibit a blueshift of the emitting wavelength with increasing viewing angle. We have modeled the shift of the resonance wavelength for several metal mirrors. Eight metals (Al, Ag, Cr, Ti, Au, Ni, Pt, and Cu) have been considered top or bottom mirrors, depending on their work functions. The model fully take into account the dependence of thephase change that occurs on reflection on angle and wavelength for both s and p polarization, as well as on dispersion in the organic layers. Different contribution to the emission wavelength shift are discussed. The influence of the thickness of the bottom mirror and of the choice and thickness of the organic materials inside the cavity has been investigated. Based on the results obtained, guidelines for a choice of materials to reduce blueshift are given.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China. dalek@eee.hku.hk
authors.forename: Aleksandra B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Djurisić
authors.forename: Aleksandar D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Rakić