Pump-lamp enclosure for a periodically operated solid-state laser

A description is given of the construction of a pump-lamp enclosure with a diffuse reflector intended for a periodically operated laser. Parts of the enclosure were made of a reinforced rubber-like sealing material (Viksint U1–18), which ensured simplicity of construction and hermetic joints between various parts. A comparison was made of the optical properties of Viksint U1–18 and various diffusely reflecting materials. The characteristics of a laser utilizing such an enclosure were determined.