A microwave powered lamp head assembly includes a shutter assembly which may
be
activated to selectively allow transmission of light from the microwave powered
lamp bulb. The shutter assembly allows unrestricted airflow when it is in the closed
position so that the active lamp bulb may still be cooled, while preventing the
transmission of UV radiation through the shutter. The shutter assembly is in close
sealing relation with respect to the optical cavity holding the lamp bulb when
in the closed position to minimize the escape of UV radiation.