“…Glassy-like compounds of chalcogens (i.e., S, Se, Te) with some elements from IV-V groups of the periodic table (typically Ge, As, Sb, Bi), also known as chalcogenide glasses (ChG) [ 1 , 2 ], compose a promising class of functional media for modern optoelectronics and IR optics [ 2 – 5 ]. Because of wide transparency window up to 20 μm accompanied by low phonon absorption, good chemical durability, and glass-forming ability, the ChG provide an excellent platform for modern fiber-optic amplifiers and mid-IR lasers [ 4 , 5 ].…”