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Solid-State Cavity Lasing from Poly(p-Phenylene Vinylene)-Silica Nanocomposite Bulk.

D N Kumar, J D Bhawalkar, P N Prasad

    Applied Optics
    |February 13, 2008
    PubMed
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    We developed novel poly(p-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) and silica nanocomposites. These materials achieved efficient solid-state cavity lasing at 150°C, demonstrating potential for advanced optical applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Polymer Chemistry
    • Nanotechnology

    Background:

    • Poly(p-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) is a conjugated polymer with interesting optical properties.
    • Developing stable and efficient solid-state laser materials remains a key challenge in photonics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To fabricate and characterize novel inorganic-organic nanocomposites for laser applications.
    • To investigate the effect of processing temperature on the optical properties of PPV-silica nanocomposites.

    Main Methods:

    • In situ polymerization of a PPV salt monomer within porous glass.
    • Base-catalyzed polymerization reaction followed by heat treatment.
    • Characterization of optical properties, including fluorescence and lasing performance.

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    Main Results:

    • Nanocomposite bulk samples of PPV and silica were successfully fabricated.
    • Samples processed above 200°C exhibited a significant decrease in fluorescence.
    • Solid-state cavity lasing was achieved at 150°C with a high optical efficiency of 11.4%.

    Conclusions:

    • PPV-silica nanocomposites processed at optimal temperatures show promise for solid-state laser applications.
    • The processing temperature critically influences the photoluminescence and lasing characteristics of the material.
    • The study demonstrates a viable method for creating efficient organic-inorganic hybrid laser materials.