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    • Materials Science
    • Optoelectronics
    • Physics

    Background:

    • Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are key optoelectronic devices.
    • Microcavity structures enhance light extraction and efficiency in OLEDs.
    • Understanding layer thickness effects is vital for device optimization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of microcavity width and layer thicknesses on top-emitting OLED performance.
    • To analyze the relationship between recombination rate and external quantum efficiency (EQE).
    • To determine optimal device parameters for improved OLED efficiency.

    Main Methods:

    • Finite element (FE) analysis was employed for optical simulations.
    • Trilayer OLED structures were modeled within a microcavity.
    • Optical analysis was performed to calculate optimal microcavity dimensions.
    • Device layer thicknesses (HTL, EML, ETL) were systematically varied.

    Main Results:

    • Device layer thicknesses significantly influence the recombination rate in the emission layer.
    • Decreasing hole transport layer (HTL) and electron transport layer (ETL) thicknesses generally increase recombination rates.
    • The highest recombination rate does not always yield the highest EQE due to resonance effects.
    • Overall device thickness emerged as a critical factor influencing light path and efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • Microcavity design and precise control of layer thicknesses are essential for optimizing top-emitting OLEDs.
    • A balance must be struck between maximizing recombination and managing resonance effects for optimal EQE.
    • Overall device thickness plays a significant role in light propagation and extraction efficiency.