“…Systematic studies clearly indicate that the effect of modifier oxides on emission properties of rare earth ions in different glass matrices is significant [15]. Influence of modifier oxides M 2 O where M denotes Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs [16], MO where M = Ca, Sr, Ba [17,18], M 2 O 3 where M = Al or Ga [19] and MO 2 where M = Te, Ge, Si [20] on local Materials 2020, 13, 4422 2 of 13 structure of glasses and their multifunctional properties and potential applications has been presented and discussed. Special attention has been paid to germanate glasses with different glass-modifiers.…”