A solid-state laser apparatus includes a cavity 17 for storing a laser
diode 40 and a laser medium 6 to be excited by the laser diode 40, and a
storage unit 70, for communicating with the cavity 17 and for internally
storing a drying agent 71. A moisture permeable film 72 is formed at
openings 73 whereat the cavity 17 and the storage unit 70 communicate
with each other.