Comprehensive investigation of La2O3-modified borate glasses for optical and radiation shielding applications

Key Points

• Enhanced optical properties achieved through the modification with La2O3, leading to improved performance.
• Radiation shielding effectiveness was quantitatively assessed, showing significant improvement compared to unmodified glasses.
• Assessment using various characterization techniques confirmed the modifications' impact on both optical and radiation properties.
• Findings support the potential use of these modified borate glasses in practical applications to protect against radiation.