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Amplified spontaneous emission and optical gain spectra from stilbenoid and phenylene vinylene derivative model compounds

We report single-pass optical gain measurement in poly(styrene) waveguides doped with stilbenoid and phenylene vinylene derivative model compounds under picosecond excitation. Using a wavelength dependent model of amplified spontaneous emission, we produce optical gain spectra for these materials. Net optical gains of g=15–20 cm−1 are deduced. The spectra also exhibit features consistent with excited state absorption and fluorescence depletion via stimulated emission. A figure of merit describing the potential of a material for use as a laser medium is presented and comparisons with other recent publications are made. This comparison indicates that organic materials can compete with inorganic semiconductors for optically pumped applications.