Title:
OPTICAL DATA STORAGE MEDIUM
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003123262
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
To provide a system and a method for initializing the phase change layer of an optical medium.
This method includes such a process that a phase change material is rapidly cooled alternately to an amorphous state and a crystalline state in a single pass of an optical head 90 past an optical medium 10.
Inventors:
EDWARDS JATHAN D
Application Number:
JP2002248864A
Publication Date:
April 25, 2003
Filing Date:
August 28, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
IMATION CORP
International Classes:
G11B7/0055; G11B7/26; (IPC1-7): G11B7/0055
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Aoyama Ryo (2 outside people)
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