The influence of the solvent nature on optical properties of poly[2-methoxy-5-3,7-
dimethyloctyloxy-1,4-phenylenevinylene] (MDMO-PPV)/Coumarine 500 (C500) have been
investigated. In addition, the amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) from MDMO-PPV and efficient
energy transfer between the MDMO-PPV and C500 has been verified. The MDMO-PPV was dissolved
in aromatic and nonaromatic solvents, while the solution blending method was employed to prepare
the MDMO-PPV:C500 hybrid. The quantum yield of the MDMO-PPV was found to increase with the