Neodymium strontium bismuth borate glass samples were prepared using the traditional technique of high-temperature melting. The optical absorption spectra of the studied samples were recorded at room temperature. Analyzing the recorded spectra, important optical parameters were determined; for example, refractive index, optical dielectric constant, the indirect optical band gap and Urbach energy. The calculated Judd-Ofelt parameters exhibited trend which is Ω 2 >Ω 6 >Ω 4 . Moreover, the experimental and calculated oscillator strengths f , exp f cal of the radiative 4f transitions, their lifetimes τ, refractive indices n, the emission, absorption cross sections ( ) s l , abs ( ) s l emis and the branching ratio β were all determined and investigated. Calculations of the optical gain coefficient ( ) l G for all emission peaks revealed the possibility to use the present glass in laser emission materials and optical communication applications.