AbstractThe polymer light-emitting material has an important significance of the theoretical study and practical application Summary of the rare earth / polymer photoluminescence study of basic materials introduced Photoluminescence basic types of materials and rare earth / polymer light-emitting materials and application of the direction of development Photochromic polymer and the future direction of research priorities and Key words: rare earth; polymer complexes; fluorescent material; research; photochromic properties; holographic recording material