Evaluation of the optical properties and radiation shielding effectiveness of Ho2O3-doped borate glasses

Key Points

• Doped borate glasses show enhanced radiation shielding capabilities compared to non-doped variants.
• Key evidence includes significant improvements in shielding effectiveness for specific energy ranges.
• The analysis includes assessments of optical properties and measurements of transmission spectra for various dopant concentrations.
• The findings support the potential of doped borate glasses in protective applications against radiation.