Structural, optical, and electronic properties of europium orthophosphate: a combination of experimental and theoretical studies

Key Points

• Unique electronic transitions were observed in europium orthophosphate due to Eu 3+ ions, enhancing our understanding of its properties.
• The analysis highlighted significant findings related to 4f–4f and 4f–5d transitions, which came from the interactions between Eu 3+ and the compound.
• Using density functional theory and UV-Vis spectroscopy, we explored the structural and optical features, revealing new insights into europium compounds.
• These findings may enable the development of advanced materials based on europium orthophosphate, indicating potential in various applications.