Exciton dynamics in ladder-type methyl-poly(para-phenylene) doped with phosphorescent dyes

The luminescence of a ladder-type methyl-poly(para-phenylene) (MeLPPP) doped with platinum–porphyrin dye PtOEP covering the concentration 10−3–5% by weight has been measured employing cw and transient techniques. Upon excitation into the range of absorption of the host, strong phosphorescence of the dopant is observed. Possible ways of populating the dopant triplet state are considered.