“One of the most attractive features of this new approach is that it amplifies light within a thin film stack that is less than 1 µm thick,” said Chris Giebink, U-M professor of electrical and computer engineering and physics and corresponding author of the study.

A new type of OLED (organic light emitting diode) could replace bulky night vision goggles with lightweight glasses, making them cheaper and more practical for prolonged use, according to University of Michigan researchers.