System and method for separation of pump light and collected light in a laser pumped light source

A system for separating pump light and collected light in a laser pumped light source comprising:

• a pump source configured to generate pumping illumination including at least a first wavelength;
• a first collector configured to collect and focus the pumping illumination from the pumping source into a volume of gas to generate a plasma within the volume of gas, wherein the plasma emits broadband radiation including at least a second wavelength;
• a second collector configured to collect and focus broadband radiation emitted by the plasma, the second collector positioned opposite of the first collector;
• and
• one or more windows transparent to the at least a first wavelength and positioned between the pump source and a concave collecting portion of the first collector, the first collector, the second collector and the one or more windows forming a gas containment chamber.