The anticipated results of the proposed research could lead to basic improvements in the performance of organic high-emitting devices (OLEDs) poised to enter the electronic display market. Specific objectives: 1) Confirm the concept of low energy plasma deposition of thermally evaporated organic precursors to form sandwich layers. 2) Demonstrate a practical deposition process which excludes air. 3) Verify that such layers can be electrically excited to controlled light emission. 4) Confirm the luminosity, transparency, and flexibility of prototype OLEDs. 5) Demonstrate extended life and reduced power drain after prolonged flexing of hermetically sealed prototypes. 6) Characterize the layers' surface structure and electroluminescent performance. 7) Relate results to a Phase II development of a prototype to meet NASA's requirements. 8) Analyze the Phase III commercial potential.
