A laser structure that reduces thermally-induced mounting stress on low fracture strength solid-state laser rods. A transparent sleeve of relatively high strength optical material that has relatively high thermal conductivity is provided around the laser rod, and a thin layer of elastomer is provided...http://www.google.com/patents/US5272710?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5272710 - Stress-free mounting and protection of liquid-cooled solid-state laser media
