Stephen R. Forrest
A researcher in organic optoelectronics whose work helped improve phosphorescent OLEDs. His research addresses how organic devices convert electrical energy into light efficiently.
OLED research · explained
research · explained
An OLED produces light in organic materials when electrical charges recombine. Phosphorescence and thermally activated delayed fluorescence are routes to use excited states more efficiently. High efficiency alone does not settle lifetime, manufacturing cost or device reliability.
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