WO2004057585A1 - 光記録媒体,光記録媒体の記録方法及び記録装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an optical recording medium having a plurality of recording layers and performing recording / reproduction from one side, a recording method thereof, and a recording apparatus.
- Various optical recording media such as ROMs and MOs can store a large amount of information and are easily accessed at random. Therefore, they are widely recognized as external storage devices in information processing devices such as computers, and are becoming popular. Furthermore, it is desired to increase the storage density by increasing the amount of information handled.
- optical disks having a recording layer containing an organic dye such as CD_R, DVD-R, and DVD + R
- CD_R organic dye
- DVD-R digital versatile disk
- DVD + R organic dye
- a medium such as CD-R which is a typical optical disk having a dye-containing recording layer, has a dye-containing recording layer and a reflective layer on a transparent disk substrate in this order. It has a laminated structure with a protective layer to cover, and performs recording / reproduction with laser light through the substrate.
- a power calibration area for optimizing the recording power of laser light (OPC) is provided on the inner peripheral side of the lead area.
- P CA A Power Calibration Area is provided (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 9-63061).
- This PCA is divided into an OPC area and an OPC management area.Each area is composed of 100 partitions, and one partition is used in each area for one OPC process. It has become to be. At this time, the partition in the OPC area is used from the outer side toward the inner side, and the partition in the OPC management area is used.
- '' Chillon is used from the inner circumference to the outer circumference.
- test writing is performed by laser light of various powers in the OPC area (for example, the partition a shown in Fig. 11).
- the reproduction of the test-written record is repeated to determine the optimal laser beam power that can perform the reproduction most appropriately, and the number of times of test writing is stored in the OPC management area (for example, the partition bi shown in Fig. 11).
- the usage status of the OPC area is recorded.
- the recommended recording power value of the laser beam is recorded in advance on the medium, but in practice, the optimum power differs somewhat depending on the medium, so the PCA as described above is provided on each medium, and recording is performed on the medium. It is said that it is preferable to optimize the power of the laser beam each time it is performed.
- a single-sided DVD-R (single-sided single-layer DVD-R) also has a dye-containing recording layer, a reflective layer, and a protective layer covering these layers in this order on a first transparent disk substrate.
- This is a laminated structure in which a so-called dummy disk having a reflective layer formed on a second disk substrate (which may be transparent or opaque) with or without an adhesive layer on the protective layer is provided. Recording and reproduction are performed by laser light from one side through a disk substrate.
- the dummy disk may be a transparent or opaque disk substrate alone, or may have a layer other than the reflective layer.
- DVD + R has almost the same configuration as DVD-R, and will be represented by the description of DVD-R.
- CD-R and DVD-R are optical disks that make use of chemical changes in the dye recording layer, and can be written only once (that is, cannot be rewritten), whereas CD-RW , DVD-RW is a phase-change type optical disk that utilizes the crystal change of the recording layer.
- protective layers are generally provided above and below the recording layer.
- a single-sided DVD-R as described above is bonded to form a medium having two recording layers, and laser light is applied to each recording layer from both sides. Irradiate to perform recording and reproduction (that is, irradiate laser light from one side of the medium, and record on the recording layer closer to this one side).
- Double-sided DVD-R double-sided dual-layer DVD-R
- Such a conventional single-sided DVD-R and double-sided DVD-R are also provided with a PCA for performing an OPC process, similarly to the above-described CD-R.
- an optical recording medium as shown in FIG. 12 has been proposed. That is, a single-sided incidence type optical recording medium having the following configuration
- a dual-layer single-sided DVD-R single-sided dual-layer DVD-R having two recording layers has been proposed (see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-66622).
- a laminated dual-layer single-sided incident type DVD-R has a first recording layer made of an organic dye capable of optically recording information by irradiating a recording laser beam on a first translucent substrate 5. 12, a first reflective layer 13 composed of a semi-transmissive reflective film capable of transmitting a part of the reproduction laser light, and a light transmitting property for the recording laser light and the reproduction laser light.
- Intermediate layer 11 a second recording layer 12 ′ made of an organic dye capable of optically recording information by irradiating a recording laser beam, and a second reflection layer 13 ′ that reflects a reproduction laser beam And the second light-transmitting substrate 5 ′ are sequentially laminated.
- recording on the second recording layer 12 is performed by the first recording layer 12 and the translucent reflection. Since recording is performed through layers 13 and the like, the recording / reproduction conditions may differ for each recording layer.
- the second recording layer 12 ′ since the complex refractive index of the first recording layer 12 changes depending on whether information is recorded on the first recording layer 12 and the amount of transmitted light also changes, the second recording layer 12 ′ There is a possibility that the optimum recording power of the above will greatly change.
- the laser diode used as the light source of the recording light is designed to oscillate the laser power in response to the current, the force S, and the temperature rises in continuous oscillation, and the same current value Even then, the laser power tends to decrease.
- the wavelength of the laser light output from the laser diode tends to shift to longer wavelengths.
- the maximum absorption wavelength is on the shorter wavelength side than the wavelength of the laser beam, and the absorption becomes smaller as the wavelength becomes longer, so that the wavelength of the laser beam as the recording beam becomes longer. Shifting will reduce 'recording sensitivity, and therefore require more laser power to perform the same recording.
- the temperature of the laser diode itself changes depending on the magnitude of the laser power used for recording, the recording time, the ambient temperature, and the like, thereby changing the laser power.
- the laser power is controlled by setting the current value of the laser diode so as to obtain the optimum power determined in advance, for example, the laser power actually output due to a change in the temperature of the laser diode, etc. It may change, making it impossible to perform good recording.
- the laser current value corresponding to the optimum power determined in advance is used.
- the laser power is insufficient, so that no data is recorded or recording is insufficient. In some cases, it may not be possible to keep a good record.
- the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and in an optical recording medium having a plurality of recording layers on which information can be recorded by irradiating laser light from one side, an optimal recording medium for each recording layer is provided.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an optical recording medium, a recording method thereof, and a recording apparatus, which can determine a recording power.
- the recording method and the recording apparatus of the optical recording medium of the present invention can be used to record data on each recording layer even when the recording power changes due to, for example, a temperature change of a laser light source. It is another object of the present invention to enable the recording power to be adjusted with high precision so that good recording can be performed on each recording layer.
- the optical recording medium of the present invention includes a plurality of recording layers on which information can be recorded by irradiating laser light from one side, and optimizes the intensity of the laser light in each of the recording layers. Power calibration error is provided.
- the power calibration area is preferably provided on the inner peripheral side and / or the outer peripheral side of the information recording area of the recording layer.
- the optical recording medium of the present invention is provided on a light-transmissive first substrate and on the first substrate, and can record information by irradiating a laser beam from the first substrate side.
- a first recording layer, and a second recording layer provided on the first recording layer and capable of recording information by irradiating a laser beam, wherein the first recording layer and the second recording layer
- a power calibration journal for optimizing the intensity of the laser beam is provided.
- the power calibration areas of the first recording layer and the second recording layer are provided on the inner and / or outer sides of the information recording areas of the first and second recording layers, respectively. Is preferred.
- the power calibration of the first recording layer and the second recording layer is completed, and the first recording layer is provided on the inner peripheral side of the information recording area of the first recording layer and the second recording layer, respectively. It is preferable that recording of information on the layer and the second recording layer be performed from the inner peripheral side to the outer peripheral side of the information recording layer.
- the power calibration area of the first recording layer is provided on the inner side and one side of the outer side of the information recording area, and the power calibration area of the second recording layer is provided on the side of the information recording area.
- the power calibration area of the second recording layer has an area that does not overlap with the power calibration area of the first recording layer.
- a part of the first recording layer that overlaps with the power calibration area of the second recording layer is in a previously recorded state.
- information is recorded on the first recording layer before information is recorded on the second recording layer.
- the recording method for an optical recording medium according to the present invention is a recording method for an optical recording medium having a plurality of recording layers, wherein an optimal control (hereinafter referred to as OPC) is performed before recording on a plurality of recording layers. It has an OPC recording power setting step for setting the OPC recording power for each recording layer.
- OPC optimal control
- the OPC recording layer of the other recording layer set in the OPC recording layer setting step is set. It is preferable to include a recording-start-time recording-parameter setting step of setting a recording power at the time of starting recording on another recording layer.
- a change in the actual recording power is estimated based on the temperature of the laser light source.
- the actual change in the recording power is estimated based on the amount of light emitted from the laser light source. Further, in the recording power setting step at the start of recording, it is preferable to estimate the actual change in recording power based on the laser current value set by the running OPC.
- the recording power setting step at the start of recording it is preferable to estimate a change in the actual recording power based on the laser irradiation time.
- recording on one recording layer and recording on another recording layer be performed continuously.
- the OPC recording power setting step is performed in advance for all recording layers before recording on the optical recording medium, and the recording phase setting step at the start of recording is performed. It is also preferable that the step is performed after recording on one recording layer and before recording on another recording layer.
- OPC recording power setting step it is also preferable to perform OPC on the inner peripheral side and the outer peripheral side of each recording layer.
- the recording device for an optical recording medium is a recording device for an optical recording medium having a plurality of recording layers, and controls an optical path control (hereinafter, referred to as OPC) before recording on each of the plurality of recording layers. It is characterized by having a control operation unit that sets the OPC recording power for each recording layer.
- OPC optical path control
- control calculation unit corrects the OPC recording power of the other recording layer based on a change in the actual recording power with respect to the OPC recording power of one recording layer, and sets the recording power at the start of recording on the other recording layer. It is preferable to set so that
- control calculation unit is configured to estimate the actual change in the recording power based on the temperature of the laser light source.
- control arithmetic unit is configured to estimate an actual change in recording power based on the amount of reflected light from the optical recording medium.
- control calculation unit is configured to estimate an actual change in recording power based on the amount of light emitted from the laser light source.
- control arithmetic unit is configured to estimate an actual change in the recording power based on the laser current value set by the running OPC.
- control calculation unit is configured to estimate an actual change in the recording power based on the laser irradiation time.
- control operation unit is configured to continuously perform recording on one recording layer and recording on another recording layer.
- control operation unit sets the OPC recording power of each recording layer in advance for all recording layers before recording on the optical recording medium, and performs other recording.
- the recording power at the start of recording on a layer is configured to be set after recording on one recording layer and before recording on another recording layer.
- control calculation unit is configured to perform OPC on the inner and outer peripheral sides of each recording layer.
- the present invention to a recording layer in which the recording layer is a dye-containing recording layer.
- a power carrier for optimizing the intensity of laser light is provided on each recording layer. Since the recording layer is provided, the optimum recording power of each recording layer can be determined.
- the recording power for recording data on each recording layer can be adjusted with high precision, and good recording can be performed on each recording layer.
- the recording method and the recording apparatus of the optical recording medium of the present invention data is recorded on each recording layer even when the recording power changes due to, for example, a temperature change of a laser light source.
- This has the advantage that the recording power at the time can be adjusted with high precision, and good recording can be performed on each recording layer.
- good recording can be performed on each recording layer.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an optical recording medium (type 1) as a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an optical recording medium (type 2) as the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows the entire recording apparatus for an optical recording medium according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows a structure.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the recording method of the optical recording medium according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5A is an area configuration diagram for explaining the area configuration and the optimization of the recording power of the optical recording medium (type 1 and type 2) as the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 (B) is an enlarged view of a main part in FIG. 5 (A).
- FIG. 6A is an area configuration diagram for explaining the area configuration of the optical recording medium (type 1 and type 2) and the optimization of the recording power as the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 (B) and 6 (C) are enlarged views of a main part in FIG. 6 (A).
- FIG. 7A is an area configuration diagram for explaining the area configuration and the optimization of the recording power of the optical recording medium (type 1 and type 2) as the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 7 (B) and 7 (C) are enlarged views of main parts in FIG. 7 (A).
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a recording method for an optical recording medium according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B) show changes in laser current value and recording power when running OPC is performed when data is recorded on the optical recording medium according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for explaining.
- FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B) show laser current values and recording power when running OPC is not performed when data is recorded on the optical recording medium according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for explaining change of.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram for explaining an area configuration of a conventional optical recording medium (CD-R) and optimization of a recording power.
- CD-R conventional optical recording medium
- Fig. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional dual-layer type optical recording medium. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
- the recording method and recording apparatus for an optical recording medium according to the present embodiment can be applied to all optical recording media having a plurality of recording layers.
- a single-sided incident type optical recording medium having a plurality of recording layers and capable of recording or reproducing data (information) on each recording layer by irradiating light (laser light) from one side). It is preferable to record data (information) on a single-sided incidence DVD).
- the recording sensitivity of a dye-containing recording layer of a single-sided incident type DVD-R or the like greatly changes due to a change in the wavelength of a laser beam. Therefore, the present invention is more applicable when applied to an optical recording medium having a dye-containing recording layer. High effect.
- a single-sided incident type optical recording medium for example, a dual-layer type single-sided incident type DVD—R having two dye-containing recording layers (single-sided dual-layer DVD—R, single-sided dual-layer DVD recordable) 'Disc), which are of the laminated type and the bonded type.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic sectional view showing an optical recording medium (type 1) according to the present embodiment.
- the type 1 optical recording medium As shown in FIG. 1, the type 1 optical recording medium according to this embodiment A first recording layer containing a dye (first recording layer, containing a first dye) on a transparent (light-transmitting) disk-like first substrate (first substrate, first light-transmitting substrate) 1 Recording layer) 2, translucent reflective layer (hereinafter referred to as translucent reflective layer; first reflective layer) 3, intermediate resin layer (intermediate layer) 4, second recording layer containing dye (second recording layer, It comprises a second dye-containing recording layer 5, a reflective layer (second reflective layer) 6, an adhesive layer 7, and a second substrate (second substrate) 8 in this order.
- the light beam (laser light) is irradiated from the first substrate 1 side, and recording / reproduction is performed.
- transparent means that it is transparent (has optical transparency) with respect to a light beam used for recording / reproducing on an optical recording medium.
- the transparent (light-transmitting) layer includes a layer that slightly absorbs a light beam used for recording or reproduction. For example, if a light beam used for recording or reproduction has a transmittance of 50% or more (preferably 60% or more), it is assumed that the light beam is substantially light-transmissive (transparent).
- Irregularities are formed on the transparent first substrate 1 and the intermediate resin layer 4, respectively, and recording tracks are formed by concave and / or convex portions.
- the recording track may be either a convex portion or a concave portion.
- the recording track 11 on the first substrate 1 is formed of a convex portion in the light incident direction, and is formed on the intermediate resin layer 4.
- the recording track 12 is also formed of a convex portion in the light incident direction. Unless otherwise specified, the unevenness in the present invention is defined with respect to the incident direction of light used for recording and reproduction.
- These recording tracks 11 and 12 are slightly meandering in the radial direction at a predetermined amplitude and a predetermined frequency (this is called a pebble).
- isolated pits are formed in the land between the recording tracks 11 and 12 according to a certain rule (this is called land pre-pit, LPP; Land Pre-Pit). Address information in advance It may be recorded.
- information can be recorded by inverting the direction of the pebble or modulating the frequency.
- the first substrate 1 is desirably excellent in optical characteristics such as being transparent and having a small birefringence. Also, it is desirable that the moldability is excellent, such as easy injection molding. Low hygroscopicity is desirable because warpage can be reduced. Further, it is desirable that the optical recording medium has a shape stability so as to have a certain rigidity. However, if the second substrate 8 has sufficient shape stability, the first substrate 1 does not need to have high shape stability.
- Such a material examples include resins such as acryl-based resin, methacryl-based resin, polycarbonate resin, polyolefin-based resin (particularly, amorphous polyolefin), polyester-based resin, polystyrene resin, and epoxy resin, and glass. Can be used. Alternatively, a material in which a resin layer made of a radiation-curable resin such as a photocurable resin is provided on a substrate such as glass can be used. Radiation is a general term for light (ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared light, etc.) and electron beam.
- Polycarbonate is preferred from the viewpoints of high productivity such as optical characteristics and moldability, cost, low hygroscopicity and shape stability.
- Amorphous polyolefin is preferred from the viewpoints of chemical resistance and low moisture absorption.
- a glass substrate is preferable in terms of high-speed response and the like.
- the first substrate 1 is preferably thinner, and usually has a thickness of preferably 2 mm or less, more preferably 1 mm or less.
- a certain thickness is required, and it is usually preferably 10 ⁇ m or more, more preferably 30 m or more.
- the focal point of the objective lens is located at a substantially intermediate point between the two recording layers, because the two recording layers can be easily accessed. This will be specifically described.
- the distance between the objective lens and the recording layer is adjusted to be optimal when the substrate thickness is 0.6 mm.
- the thickness of the first substrate 1 should be 0.6 mm, minus half the thickness of the intermediate resin layer 4. Is most preferred. At this time, the approximate midpoint between the two recording layers is about 0.6 mm, and focus servo can be easily applied to both recording layers. .
- the thickness of those layers and the thickness of the intermediate resin layer 4 should be from 0.6 mm. Most preferably, the thickness is reduced by half.
- the first substrate 1 is provided with irregularities spirally or concentrically to form grooves and lands. Normally, information is recorded / reproduced on the first recording layer 2 using such grooves and Z or lands as recording tracks.
- the first recording layer 2 is usually formed by coating. As a result, a thick film is formed in the groove, which is suitable for recording and reproduction.
- the groove of the first substrate 1, that is, the protrusion in the light incident direction be the recording track 11.
- the concave portion and the convex portion refer to the concave portion and the convex portion with respect to the light incident direction, respectively.
- the groove width is about 50 to 500 nm
- the groove depth is about 10 to 250 nm.
- the track pitch is preferably about 0.1 to 2.0 ⁇ m. In addition, if necessary, it may have uneven pits such as land pre-pits.
- the substrate having such irregularities is manufactured by injection molding from a stamper having irregularities.
- a resin layer made of a radiation curable resin such as a photocurable resin is provided on a substrate such as glass, irregularities such as recording tracks may be formed on the resin layer.
- the first recording layer 2 generally has the same sensitivity as a recording layer used for a single-sided recording medium (eg, CD-R, DV-R, DV + R).
- a recording layer used for a single-sided recording medium eg, CD-R, DV-R, DV + R.
- the color element has low heat generation and a high refractive index.
- the reflection, transmission and absorption of light be in an appropriate range. Recording sensitivity can be increased, and thermal interference during recording can be reduced.
- organic dye materials examples include macrocyclic azananulene dyes (eg, phthalocyanine dyes, naphtha-mouth cyanine dyes, porphyrin dyes), pyromethene dyes, and polymethine dyes (eg, cyanine dyes, merocyanine dyes, and squirrelium dyes). ), Anthraquinone dyes, azurenium dyes, metal-containing azo dyes, metal-containing indoor-phosphorus dyes, and the like.
- metal-containing azo dyes are preferable because they have excellent recording sensitivity and excellent durability and light resistance.
- Recording layer of the present optical recording medium (hereinafter referred to as “recording layer”, unless otherwise specified, refers to both the first recording layer 1 and the second recording layer 2
- the organic dye used has a maximum absorption wavelength Xma X in the visible to near infrared region of about 350 to 900 nm, and is recorded by a blue to near microwave laser.
- a dye compound suitable for is preferred.
- Dyes suitable for recording in, for example, are more preferable.
- One type of dye may be used, or two or more types of the same type or different types may be mixed and used. Furthermore, a dye suitable for recording in each of the above-mentioned types is used in combination with the recording light having the plurality of wavelengths, and the laser light in a plurality of wavelength ranges is used. An optical recording medium for recording can also be used.
- the recording layer is composed of a transition metal chelate compound (for example, acetyl acetonate tolate, bispheninolecithonole, salicino realonede) as a singlet oxygen quencher in order to improve the stability and light resistance of the recording layer.
- a recording sensitivity improver such as a metal compound for improving recording sensitivity.
- the metal compound refers to a compound in which a metal such as a transition metal is contained in the compound in the form of an atom, an ion, a cluster, or the like.
- an ethylenediamine-based complex for example, an ethylenediamine-based complex, an azomethine-based complex, a phenylhydroxyamine-based complex, or a phenanthone compound
- Organometallic compounds such as phosphorus complex, dihydroxy azobenzene complex, dioxime complex, nitrosoaminophenol complex, pyridyl triazine complex, acetyl acetonate complex, metallocene complex, porphyrin complex, etc.
- the metal atom is not particularly limited, but is preferably a transition metal.
- binders include polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, nitrosenorelose, cellulose acetate, ketone resin, acrylic resin, polystyrene resin, urethane resin, polybierbutyral, polycarbonate, and polyolefin. No.
- the thickness of the recording layer is not particularly limited because the suitable thickness varies depending on the recording method and the like, but is usually preferably 5 nm or more, more preferably 10 nm or more in order to obtain a sufficient degree of modulation. And particularly preferably 20 nm or more. However, in the present optical recording medium, it is necessary that the thickness is not too thick in order to transmit light appropriately, so that the thickness is usually 3 _tm or less, preferably ⁇ or less, more preferably 200 nm or less. .
- the thickness of the recording layer is Usually, the groove and land differ, but in the present optical recording medium, the thickness of the recording layer refers to the thickness of the groove in the substrate.
- Examples of the method for forming the recording layer include thin film forming methods generally used such as a vacuum evaporation method, a sputtering method, a doctor-blade method, a cast method, a spin coating method, and an immersion method. From the viewpoint, the spin coating method is preferred. From the viewpoint that a recording layer having a uniform thickness can be obtained, the vacuum deposition method is more preferable than the coating method.
- the number of rotations is preferably 10 to 15) 0 rpm, and after spin coating, treatment such as heating or exposure to solvent vapor may be performed.
- the coating solvent for forming the recording layer by a coating method such as a doctor blade method, a casting method, a spin coating method, and a dipping method is not particularly limited as long as it is a solvent that does not attack the substrate.
- a coating method such as a doctor blade method, a casting method, a spin coating method, and a dipping method is not particularly limited as long as it is a solvent that does not attack the substrate.
- jaceton alcohol for example, jaceton alcohol,
- Ketone alcohol solvents such as 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone.
- an organic dye and the recording layer components such as various additives if necessary, placed in the installed crucible in a vacuum vessel, 1 0 2 of the vacuum vessel in a suitable vacuum pump After evacuating to ⁇ 1 CT 5 Pa, remove the crucible
- the recording layer is formed by heating to evaporate the components of the recording layer and depositing it on a substrate placed opposite to the crucible.
- the translucent reflection layer 3 is a reflection layer having a certain light transmittance. In other words, it is a reflective layer that has low light absorption, has light transmittance of 40% or more, and has an appropriate light reflectance (usually 30% or more). For example, by providing a thin metal with high reflectivity, an appropriate transmittance can be provided. It is also desirable that the material has some degree of corrosion resistance. Further, it is desirable that the first recording layer 2 has a blocking property so that the upper layer (here, the intermediate resin layer 4) of the translucent reflection layer 3 does not affect the first recording layer 2.
- the thickness of the translucent reflective layer 3 is usually preferably 50 nm or less. More preferably, it is 30 nm or less. More preferably, it is 20 nm or less. However, since the first recording layer 2 is not affected by the upper layer of the translucent reflection layer 3, a certain thickness is required, and is usually 3 nm or more. More preferably, the thickness is 5 nm or more.
- the material of the translucent reflective layer 3 has a moderately high reflectance at the wavelength of the reproduction light, for example, Au, Al, Ag, Cu, Ti, Cr, Ni, Pt, Ta. , Pd, Mg, Se, Hf, V, Nb, Ru, W, Mn, Re, Fe, Co, Rh, Ir, Zn, Cd, Ga, In, Si , Ge, Te, Pb, Po, Sn, Bi, and metals and semimetals such as rare earth metals can be used alone or as an alloy.
- Au, Al, and Ag have high reflectivity and are suitable as the material of the translucent reflective layer 3.
- other components may be included.
- those containing Ag as a main component are particularly preferable because of their low cost and high reflectivity.
- the main component means one having a content of 50% or more. It is preferable to use a material having a small crystal grain because the translucent reflection layer 3 has a small thickness and large crystal grains of the film may cause reproduction noise. Since pure silver tends to have large crystal grains, Ag is preferably used as an alloy.
- each may be 0.1 to 15 atomic%, but the total of them is 0.1 to 1 atomic%. It is preferably 5 atomic%.
- a particularly preferred alloy composition contains 0.1 g to 15 at% of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zn, Cu, Pd, and Au as a main component, And at least one rare earth element in an amount of 0.1 to 15 atomic%.
- rare earth metals neodymium is particularly preferred.
- the translucent reflective layer 3 a layer composed of only Au has small crystal grains and is suitable because of its excellent corrosion resistance. However, it is more expensive than Ag alloy.
- a layer made of Si can be used as the translucent reflection layer 3.
- Examples of the method of forming the translucent reflective layer 3 include a sputtering method, a plating method, a chemical vapor deposition method, and a vacuum vapor deposition method. Further, between the first substrate 1 and the first recording layer 2 and / or between the first recording layer 2 and the translucent reflective layer 3, the reflectance is improved, the recording characteristics are improved, and the adhesion is improved. For this purpose, a known inorganic or organic intermediate layer or adhesive layer may be provided.
- an intermediate layer (or an adhesive layer), a first recording layer 2
- an intermediate layer (or adhesive layer) is provided between the first substrate 1 and the first recording layer 2
- an intermediate layer (or an adhesive layer) may be provided between the translucent reflective layer 3 and the translucent reflective layer 3.
- the intermediate resin layer (resin layer) 4 needs to be transparent and need to be able to form grooves and pits due to irregularities. Further, it is preferable that the adhesive strength is high and the shrinkage ratio at the time of curing adhesion is small because the shape stability of the medium is high.
- the intermediate resin layer 4 be made of a material that does not damage the second recording layer 5.
- the intermediate resin layer 4 is usually made of resin, it is easily compatible with the second recording layer 5, and it is desirable to provide a buffer layer between both layers to prevent this and suppress damage.
- the intermediate resin layer 4 is desirably made of a material that does not damage the translucent reflection layer 3.
- a buffer layer described later can be provided between both layers to suppress damage.
- the thickness of the intermediate resin layer 4 is preferably controlled accurately.
- the thickness of the intermediate resin layer 4 is usually preferably 5 / m or more.
- the thickness of the intermediate resin layer 4 is usually preferably 5 / m or more.
- the focus servo mechanism usually 5 // m or more, preferably 10 / z m or more is required.
- the higher the numerical aperture of the objective lens the smaller the distance tends to be.
- the thickness is too large, it takes time to adjust the focus servo to the two recording layers, and the moving distance of the objective lens is undesirably long.
- the intermediate resin layer 4 is provided with concavities and convexities spirally or concentrically to form a groove and a land. Usually, such grooves and lands are referred to as recording tracks. Then, information is recorded and reproduced on the second recording layer 5. Usually, since the second recording layer 5 is formed by coating, the second recording layer 5 has a thick film at the groove portion and is suitable for recording or reproduction. In the present optical recording medium, it is preferable that the groove portion of the intermediate resin layer 4, that is, the convex portion in the light incident direction be the recording track 12.
- the concave portion and the convex portion refer to the concave portion and the convex portion with respect to the light incident direction, respectively.
- the groove width is about 50 to 500 nm, and the groove depth is about 10 to 250 nm.
- the track pitch is preferably about 0.1 to 2.0 m. In addition to this, if necessary, it may have an uneven pit such as a land pre-pit.
- such irregularities are preferably transferred from a resin stamper or the like having irregularities to a curable resin such as a photo-curable resin and cured to be manufactured.
- a curable resin such as a photo-curable resin
- 2P method Photo Polymerization method
- Examples of the material of the intermediate resin layer 4 include a radiation curable resin such as a thermoplastic resin, a thermosetting resin, an electron beam curable resin, and an ultraviolet curable resin (including a delay curable resin). .
- Radiation is a general term for light (ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared light, etc.) and electron beam.
- Thermoplastic resins, thermosetting resins, etc. can be formed by dissolving in an appropriate solvent to prepare a coating solution, applying this, and drying (heating).
- the ultraviolet curable resin can be formed by preparing a coating solution as it is or by dissolving it in an appropriate solvent, applying the coating solution, and irradiating with ultraviolet light to cure the resin.
- ultraviolet curable resins There are various types of ultraviolet curable resins, and any of them can be used as long as they are transparent. In addition, these materials may be used alone or in combination, or may be used as a multilayer film instead of a single layer.
- the coating method is the same as that of the recording layer, such as spin coating and casting.
- the force S by which a method such as a coating method is used.
- the spin coating method is preferred.
- a resin having a high viscosity can be applied and formed by screen printing or the like. It is preferable to use an ultraviolet curable resin which is liquid at a productivity of 20 to 40 ° C. because it can be applied without using a solvent. Further, it is preferable to adjust the viscosity to be 20 to 400 mPas.
- the UV-curable adhesive there are a radical-based UV-curable adhesive and a cation-based UV-curable adhesive, both of which can be used.
- the radical type ultraviolet curable adhesive any known composition can be used, and a composition containing an ultraviolet curable compound and a photopolymerization initiator as essential components is used.
- the ultraviolet curable compound a monofunctional (meth) acrylate or a polyfunctional (meth) acrylate can be used as the polymerizable monomer component. Each of these can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- the acrylate and the metaacrylate are collectively referred to as (meta) acrylate. ,
- Examples of the polymerizable monomer that can be used in the present optical recording medium include the following.
- Examples of the monofunctional (meth) acrylate include, as substituents, methinole, ethyl, propyl, butyl, amyl, 2-ethylhexyl, octinole, noninole, dodecinole, hexadecinole, octadecinole, cyclohexyl, benzyl, mesylate Toxicetil, butoxyshetil, fenoxicetyl, noninolefenoxenochinole, tetrahydrofuronorefuri / re, glycidinole, 2-hydroxechinole, 2-hydroxypropinole, 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl, dimethylaminoethyl, getyl Aminoethyl, nonylphenoxicetyl tetrahydrofurfuryl
- polyfunctional (meth) acrylates include, for example, 1,3-butylene glycolone, 1,4-butanediole, 1,5-pentanedionole, 3-methinole 1,5, pentanodiol, 1,6 —Hexanediole, neopentinole glycol, 1,8-octanediol, 1,9-nonanediol, trisic decane dimethanol, ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycolone, propylene daricone, dipropylene glycolone, tripropylene glycol, Di (meth) acrylate, such as polypropylene glycol, tris (2-hydroxyshethyl) isocyanurate di (meth) acrylate, neopentyl glycol, and 1 mole of at least 4 moles of ethylene or propylene oxide Gino Ichino Di- (meta) atari
- polymerizable monomer examples include polyester (meth) acrylate, polyether (meth) acrylate, epoxy (meth) acrylate, and urethane (meth) acrylate. is there.
- the photopolymerization initiator used in the present optical recording medium is a polymerizable oligo used. Any known compounds that can cure UV-curable compounds typified by Merop Z or polymerizable monomers can be used. As the photopolymerization initiator, a molecular cleavage type or a hydrogen abstraction type is suitable for the present optical recording medium.
- Examples of such are benzoin isobutyl ether, 2,4-diethylinolethioxanthone, 2-isopropinolethioxanthone, benzinole, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyldiphenylphosphinoxide. , 2-benzyl-2-dimethylamino-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)-butane-1-one, bis (2, 6-dimethoxybenzoyl)-1, 2, 4, 4-trimethylpentinolephosphinoxide, etc. Are preferably used.
- 1-Pheninolepronone 1-one, 1- (4-isopropylphenyl) 1-2-hydroxy-12-methyl Lopan-111-one and 2-methyl-1- (4-methylthiophene) -1-2-morpholinopropane-111-one may be used in combination, or benzophenone, a hydrogen abstraction type photopolymerization initiator, 4-Feninolebenzophenone, isoftananolene, 4-benzoinole-4′-methinoresphenylphenyl sulfide, etc. can also be used in combination.
- sensitizers for the photopolymerization initiator include, for example, trimethylamine, methyldimethanolamine, triethanolamine, p-ethylaminoacetophenone, p-dimethylaminoethyl benzoate, p-dimethylaminoaminobenzoate, N, N-dimethyl Amines which do not cause an addition reaction with the above-mentioned polymerizable components, such as benzylamine and 4,4,1-bis (getylamino) benzophenone, can be used in combination.
- the above-mentioned photopolymerization initiator and sensitizer that have excellent solubility in the ultraviolet curable compound and do not inhibit the ultraviolet transmittance.
- all known compositions can be used as the cationic UV-curable adhesive, and an epoxy resin containing a cationic polymerization type photoinitiator corresponds to this.
- the cationic polymerization type photoinitiator include a sulfoium salt, a rhododium salt and a diazodium salt.
- Tetrakis pentaphnoleolopheninole borate, 4-methyl / refenyl_4— (1-methylethyl) phenyododenum hexafluorophore sulfate, 4 _methylpheno-noreth 41-1 (1-methinoletinole) phenolene 3-1donium Hexaphnoleone antimonate, 4-methylpheninolate 4- (1-methylethyl) phenol-tetrafluoroborate, 4-tinolefenorinole _ 4— (1-methylene / retinole) fenoldonium tetrakis (penta) Fluorophore) and poreto.
- the epoxy resin may be any of various types such as bisphenol A-epicrol hydrin type, alicyclic epoxy, long chain aliphatic type, brominated epoxy resin, glycidyl ester type, glycidyl ether type, and heterocyclic type. I don't care.
- the epoxy resin it is preferable to use a resin having a low free chlorine and chlorine ion content so as not to damage the reflective layer.
- the amount of chlorine is preferably 1% by weight or less, more preferably 0.5% by weight. It is as follows.
- the ratio of the cationic polymerization type photoinitiator per 100 parts by weight of the cationic ultraviolet curable resin is usually from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight, preferably from 0.2 to 5 parts by weight.
- a known photosensitizer can be used in combination to more effectively use the wavelength in the near ultraviolet region or the visible region of the wavelength range of the ultraviolet light source.
- examples of the photosensitizer include anthracene, phenothiazine, benzyl methionoketanole, benzophenone, and acetophenone.
- the UV curable adhesive may further include, if necessary, other additives such as a thermal polymerization inhibitor, an antioxidant represented by hindered phenol, hindered amine, and phosphate, a plasticizer and epoxy silane, A silane coupling agent typified by mercaptosilane, (meth) acrylylsilane, and the like can be blended for the purpose of improving various characteristics. These are selected from those having excellent solubility in ultraviolet curable compounds and those which do not inhibit the ultraviolet transmittance.
- additives such as a thermal polymerization inhibitor, an antioxidant represented by hindered phenol, hindered amine, and phosphate, a plasticizer and epoxy silane, A silane coupling agent typified by mercaptosilane, (meth) acrylylsilane, and the like can be blended for the purpose of improving various characteristics. These are selected from those having excellent solubility in ultraviolet curable compounds and those which do not inhibit the ultraviolet transmittance.
- the second recording layer 5 usually has higher sensitivity than a recording layer used for a single-sided recording medium (for example, CD_R, DVD-R, DVD + R) or the like.
- a recording layer used for a single-sided recording medium for example, CD_R, DVD-R, DVD + R
- the power of the incident light beam is divided into two by the presence of the translucent reflection layer 3 and the like, and is divided into the recording of the first recording layer 2 and the recording of the second recording layer 5, so that about half.
- sensitivity In order to record with this power, sensitivity must be particularly high.
- the color element has low heat generation and a high refractive index.
- the reflection and absorption of light be in appropriate ranges. Increase the recording sensitivity and at the time of recording Thermal interference can be reduced.
- the film thickness of the second recording layer 5 is not particularly limited, since a suitable film thickness varies depending on a recording method or the like, but is usually preferably 10 nm or more, more preferably, in order to obtain a sufficient degree of modulation. It is at least 30 nm, particularly preferably at least 50 nm. However, the thickness is usually 3 ⁇ m or less, preferably 1 ⁇ m or less, and more preferably 200 nm or less, because it is necessary that the thickness be not too thick in order to obtain an appropriate reflectance.
- the materials used for the first recording layer 2 and the second recording layer 5 may be the same or different.
- the reflection layer 6 needs to have high reflectance. It is also desirable that the material has high durability.
- the thickness of the reflective layer 6 is usually preferably 20 nm or more. More preferably, it is 30 nm or more. More preferably, it is 5 O nm or more. However, in order to shorten the production tact time and reduce the cost, it is preferable that the thickness be somewhat thin, and usually 400 nm or less. It is more preferably at most 300 nm.
- the material of the reflective layer 6 has a sufficiently high reflectance at the wavelength of the reproduction light, for example, Au, Al, Ag, Cu, Ti, Cr, Ni, Pt, Ta and P
- the metal d can be used alone or in the form of an alloy.
- Au, Al, and Ag have high reflectivity and are suitable as the material of the reflective layer 6.
- the following may be included as other components.
- other components include Mg, Se, Hf, V, Nb, Ru, W, Mn, Re, Fe, Co, Rh, Ir, Cu, Zn, and Cd.
- G a, I n Metals and semimetals such as Si, Ge, Te, Pb, Po, Sn, Bi and rare earth metals can be mentioned.
- the main component means one having a content of 50% or more.
- Ag is preferably used as an alloy rather than pure silver.
- 0.1 to 15 atomic% of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zn, Cu, Pd, Au and a rare earth metal be contained as a main component.
- Ti, Zn, Cu, Pd, Au and rare earth metals each may be in the range of 0.1 to 15 atomic%, but the total of them is 0.1 to It is preferably 15 atomic%.
- a particularly preferred alloy composition contains 0.1 to 15 atomic% of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zn, Cu, and Pdv Au, with Ag as a main component. It contains at least one rare earth element in an amount of 0.1 to 15 atomic%. Among rare earth metals, neodymium is particularly preferred. Specifically, there are AgPdCu, AgCuAu, AgCuAuNd, AgCuNd, and the like.
- the reflective layer 6 a layer composed of only Au is preferable because of its high durability (high corrosion resistance). However, it is more expensive than Ag alloy.
- Examples of the method for forming the reflective layer 6 include a sputtering method, an ion plating method, a chemical vapor deposition method, and a vacuum vapor deposition method.
- the upper and lower portions of the reflective layer 6 are made public to improve the reflectance, the recording characteristics, and the adhesion.
- a known inorganic or organic intermediate layer or adhesive layer may be provided.
- the adhesive layer 7 does not need to be transparent, but preferably has a high adhesive force and a small shrinkage ratio at the time of curing adhesion because the shape stability of the medium is high.
- the adhesive layer 7 be made of a material that does not damage the reflective layer 6.
- a known inorganic or organic protective layer may be provided between both layers to suppress damage.
- the thickness of the adhesive layer 7 is usually preferably 2 or more. In order to obtain a predetermined adhesive strength, a certain film thickness is required. More preferably, it is 5 ⁇ m or more. However, in order to make the optical recording medium as thin as possible and because there is a problem that it takes time for curing and the productivity is lowered, it is usually preferable that the thickness be 100 m or less.
- a pressure-sensitive double-sided tape or the like that can be the same as the material for the intermediate resin layer 4 can also be used.
- the adhesive layer 7 can be formed by sandwiching and pressing the pressure-sensitive double-sided tape between the reflective layer 6 and the second substrate 8.
- the second substrate 8 desirably has shape stability so that the optical recording medium has a certain degree of rigidity. That is, it is preferable that the mechanical stability is high and the rigidity is high. Further, it is desirable that the adhesiveness with the adhesive layer 7 is high.
- the second substrate 8 needs to have particularly high shape stability. In this regard, it is desirable that the hygroscopicity is low. Second substrate 8 does not need to be transparent. Further, the second substrate 8 may be a mirror-finished substrate, and it is not necessary to form irregularities, so that transferability by injection molding is not necessarily required to be good.
- the same material as the material that can be used for the first substrate 1 can be used.
- an A1-Mg alloy or the like containing A1 as a main component can be used.
- An alloy substrate, a Mg alloy substrate containing Mg as a main component, such as a Mg—Zn alloy, a substrate made of any of silicon, titanium, and ceramics, and a substrate combining them can be used. .
- Polycarbonate is preferred from the viewpoints of high productivity such as moldability, cost, low hygroscopicity and shape stability.
- Amorphous polyolefin is preferred from the viewpoint of chemical resistance and low moisture absorption.
- a glass substrate is preferable in terms of high-speed response and the like.
- the second substrate 8 is preferably thick to some extent, and the thickness is preferably 0.3 mm or more.
- a thinner one is advantageous for making the recording / reproducing apparatus thinner, and is preferably 3 mm or less. More preferably, it is 1.5 mm or less.
- the second substrate 8 may be a mirror surface substrate having no unevenness, but is preferably manufactured by injection molding from the viewpoint of ease of production.
- first substrate 1 and the second substrate 8 are made of the same material and have the same thickness. Since it has the same rigidity and balance, it is preferable that it does not easily deform as a medium against environmental changes. In this case, it is preferable that the degree and direction of the deformation when the environment changes are the same for both substrates.
- the first substrate 1 is as thin as about 0.1 mm and the second substrate 8 is as thick as about 1.1 mm. This is preferable because the objective lens can easily approach the recording layer and increase the recording density. At this time, the first substrate 1 may be in a sheet shape.
- any other layer may be interposed as needed.
- any other layer may be provided on the outermost surface of the medium.
- a buffer layer as an intermediate layer may be provided between the reflective layer 6 and the adhesive layer 7, or the like.
- One buffer layer prevents mixing of the two layers and prevents compatibility.
- the buffer layer may also have other functions besides preventing the mixing phenomenon. Further, another intermediate layer may be interposed as needed.
- the material of the buffer layer needs to be incompatible with the second recording layer 5 and the intermediate resin layer 4 and have a certain degree of light transmittance, but known inorganic substances and organic substances can be used.
- inorganic materials are preferably used.
- metal or semiconductor (2) oxide, nitride, sulfide, oxysulfide, fluoride or carbide of metal or semiconductor, or (3) amorphous carbon is used.
- a layer made of a substantially transparent dielectric or a very thin metal layer (including an alloy) is preferable.
- silicon oxides particularly silicon dioxide, oxides such as zinc oxide, cerium oxide and yttrium oxide; sulfides such as zinc sulfide and yttrium sulfide; nitrides such as silicon nitride; silicon carbide; oxides and oxides (Oxysulfides); and the alloys described below are preferred.
- a mixture of silicon oxide and zinc sulfide in a ratio of about 30:70 to 90:10 (weight ratio) is also suitable.
- a mixture of zinc oxide and Iou dioxide acme thorium (Y 2 ⁇ 2 S- Z n O) is also suitable.
- silver or a material containing silver as a main component and further containing 0.1 to 15 atomic% of at least one element selected from the group consisting of titanium, zinc, copper, palladium, and gold is preferable. It is. Further, those containing silver as a main component and containing at least one rare earth element in an amount of 0.1 to 15 atomic% are also suitable. As the rare earth, neodymium, praseodymium, cerium and the like are suitable.
- a resin layer may be used.
- polymer films that can be prepared by vacuum evaporation or CVD are useful.
- the thickness of one buffer layer is preferably 2 nm or more, more preferably 5 nm or more. If the thickness of one buffer layer is excessively thin, prevention of the above-mentioned mixing phenomenon may be insufficient. It is preferably at most 200 nm, more preferably at most 500 nm. If one buffer layer is too thick, it is not only unnecessary for the prevention of mixing but also may reduce the light transmittance. In the case of a layer made of an inorganic substance, it takes a long time to form the film, which may lower the productivity or increase the film stress, and is preferably 200 nm or less. In particular, in the case of a metal, the transmittance is preferably about 20 nm or less because the light transmittance is excessively reduced.
- a protective layer may be provided to protect the recording layer and the reflective layer.
- the material of the protective layer is not particularly limited as long as it protects the recording layer and the reflective layer from external force.
- the organic material include a thermoplastic resin, a thermosetting resin, an electron beam curable resin, and an ultraviolet curable resin.
- thermoplastic resin, a thermosetting resin, or the like can be formed by dissolving in an appropriate solvent to prepare a coating solution, and applying and drying the solution.
- the ultraviolet curable resin can be formed by preparing a coating solution as it is or by dissolving it in an appropriate solvent, applying the coating solution, and irradiating with UV light to cure the resin.
- acrylate resins such as urethane acrylate, epoxy acrylate, and polyester acrylate can be used. These materials may be used alone or as a mixture, or may be used as a multilayer film instead of a single layer.
- a coating method such as a spin coating method and a casting method, and a method such as a sputtering method and a chemical vapor deposition method are used as in the case of the recording layer.
- the spin coating method is preferable.
- the thickness of the protective layer is generally from 0.1 to 1 is in the range of 0 0 mu m, in Honhikariki recording medium, 3 ⁇ 5 0 ⁇ ⁇ are preferred.
- the optical recording medium can be filled with various types of printers such as ink jet and thermal transfer, or with various writing tools, if necessary, on a surface other than the recording / reproducing light incident surface.
- a layer may be provided.
- a larger capacity medium having four recording layers can be obtained by laminating two optical recording media having the present layer configuration and bonding the first substrate 1 outside. [1-1-2], type 2 optical recording medium
- FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view showing an optical recording medium (type 2) according to the present embodiment.
- the type 2 optical recording medium (laminated dual-layer type, single-sided incident type DVD-R) according to the present embodiment includes a disc-shaped transparent (light-transmitting) first substrate (first substrate, first substrate).
- First reflective layer) 23 transparent adhesive layer (intermediate layer) 24, buffer layer 28, second recording layer containing dye (second recording layer, second dye-containing recording layer) 25, reflective layer (Second reflective layer) 26 and a disk-shaped second substrate (second substrate) 27 in this order.
- the light beam is irradiated from the first substrate 21 side, and recording or reproduction is performed.
- “transparent” means that the optical recording medium is transparent to a light beam used for recording and reproduction.
- R contains at least a first dye on a first substrate 21 having a guide groove.
- a first information recording body in which a first dye-containing recording layer 22 and a translucent reflective layer 23 are sequentially laminated, and a second substrate 27 having a guide groove, at least a reflective layer 26 and a second And a second information recording member formed by sequentially laminating a second dye-containing recording layer 25 containing the second dye, wherein the first information recording member and the second information recording member are opposite to the substrate. And are bonded together via an optically transparent adhesive layer.
- Irregularities are formed on the first substrate 21 and the second substrate 27, respectively, and constitute recording tracks.
- the recording track may be either a convex portion or a concave portion, but the recording track 31 on the first substrate 21 is preferably formed of a convex portion in the light incident direction, It is preferable that the recording track 32 be formed by a concave portion in the light incident direction. In addition, it may have uneven pits if necessary.
- the concave portion is defined with respect to the incident direction of light used for recording / reproducing. Next, each layer will be described.
- the first substrate 21, the first recording layer 22, the translucent reflection layer 23, the second recording layer 25, and the reflection layer 26 of the DVD-R are each a laminated dual layer according to the first embodiment.
- the structure is almost the same as the first substrate 1, first recording layer 2, translucent reflection layer 3, second recording layer 5, and reflection layer 6 of the single-sided DVD-R type.
- the transparent adhesive layer 24 as the intermediate layer is different from that of the laminated dual layer type single-sided incident type DVD-R in the first embodiment except that it is not necessary to form grooves or pits due to unevenness.
- the configuration is substantially the same as the configuration of the intermediate resin layer 4. In the present optical recording medium, the above-mentioned grooves and pits are formed in a second substrate 27 described later.
- the buffer layer 28 as an intermediate layer has substantially the same configuration as the buffer layer described in the first embodiment. Note that this buffer layer May be formed as needed.
- the second substrate 27 desirably has shape stability so that the optical recording medium has some rigidity. That is, it is preferable that the mechanical stability is high and the rigidity is high.
- the second substrate 27 needs to have particularly high shape stability. In this regard, it is desirable that the hygroscopicity is low.
- the second substrate 27 has irregularities (recording tracks), it is desirable that the moldability be good. Although it is not necessary to be transparent, it is preferable that the film be transparent in the manufacturing process because the thickness of the second recording layer 25 can be easily measured.
- Such a material examples include resins such as acryl resin, methacryl resin, polycarbonate resin, polyolefin resin (especially amorphous polyolefin), polyester resin, polystyrene resin, epoxy resin, and the like. Can be used.
- resins such as acryl resin, methacryl resin, polycarbonate resin, polyolefin resin (especially amorphous polyolefin), polyester resin, polystyrene resin, epoxy resin, and the like. Can be used.
- the second base 27 is provided with concavities and convexities spirally or concentrically to form a groove and a land. Normally, information is recorded or reproduced on the second recording layer 25 using such a groove and Z or land as a recording track. Usually, since the second recording layer 25 is formed by coating, the second recording layer 25 has a thick film at the groove portion and is suitable for recording or reproduction. In the present optical recording medium, it is preferable that the groove of the second substrate 27, that is, the concave portion in the light incident direction be the recording track 32.
- the concave portion and the convex portion refer to the concave portion and the convex portion with respect to the light incident direction, respectively.
- the groove width is about 50 to 500 nm, and the groove depth is about 10 to 250 nm.
- the track pitch is preferably about 0.1 to 2.0 m. In addition, if necessary, it may have uneven pits such as land pre-pits.
- the second substrate 27 having such irregularities is preferably manufactured by injection molding using a resin from a stamper having irregularities.
- a resin layer made of a radiation-curable resin such as a photocurable resin is provided on a substrate such as glass, irregularities such as recording tracks may be formed on the resin layer.
- the present invention is suitable for recording data on a write-once optical recording medium (DVD-R) including a dye-containing recording layer having the above-described configuration. As long as the medium (multilayer optical recording medium) is used, the present application can be applied to an optical recording medium having another configuration.
- a recording layer for example, a rewritable optical recording medium (eg, DVD-RW, DVD) including a phase-change type recording layer in which a portion in a crystalline state is in an unrecorded state / erased state and a portion in an amorphous state is in a recorded state.
- a rewritable optical recording medium eg, DVD-RW, DVD
- a phase-change type recording layer in which a portion in a crystalline state is in an unrecorded state / erased state and a portion in an amorphous state is in a recorded state.
- + RW, DVD-RAM or a magneto-optical recording medium including a magnetic recording layer as a recording layer.
- a so-called substrate surface incident type optical recording medium but also a so-called film surface incident type optical recording medium may be used.
- the recording device (drive, writer) 250 of the optical recording medium is composed of a spindle motor 252 for rotating and driving the optical recording medium 251, and a semiconductor such as a laser diode (LD).
- Amplifier 258 ′ that amplifies the signal detected by the above, a laser driver (driving unit; for example, driving circuit) 259 that drives the semiconductor laser 253, and a control arithmetic unit 266 [for example, the CPU 266] 0A and memory (storage unit) 260B].
- the control calculation unit 260 outputs a control signal to the laser driver 255, and the laser The driver 259 drives the semiconductor laser 253.
- a desired recording layer of the optical recording medium 25 1 is irradiated with laser light (recording light) from the semiconductor laser 25 3 via the beam splitter 25 4, the objective lens 255, etc. Records are made.
- the control operation unit 260 optimizes the power (laser power) of the laser light output from the semiconductor laser 253, that is, the optimal 'power' control port (optimum control, OPC: Optimum Power Control).
- the OPC may be any method as long as the optimum value of the laser power for recording is obtained, and any method may be used.
- the optimum value obtained by OPC is called OPC recording power.
- the control operation unit 260 monitors the amount of light (reflected light; return light of recording light) reflected back from the optical recording medium 251, and the recording mark is displayed.
- the recording power (laser power) is controlled so that the reduction in the amount of reflected light (the amount of change in the amount of reflected light) during formation is constant (so that the asymmetry is constant).
- the recording on the present optical recording medium (type 1 and type 2) is performed by irradiating the recording layer with a laser beam focused to a diameter of about 0.5 to 1 from the first substrate 1 or 21 side.
- thermal deformation of the recording layer such as decomposition, heat generation and melting occurs due to absorption of the laser light energy, and the optical characteristics change.
- Reproduction of recorded information is performed by reading the difference in reflectivity between the portion where the optical characteristics have changed and the portion where the optical characteristics have not changed using a laser beam. Recording and reproduction are individually performed on the two recording layers as follows.
- the focusing position of the focused laser can be distinguished between the first recording layers 2 and 22 and the second recording layers 5 and 25 by a focus error signal obtained by a knife edge method, an astigmatism method, a Foucault method, or the like.
- the objective lens for focusing the laser beam is moved up and down, the laser focusing positions are changed at the positions corresponding to the first recording layers 2 and 22 and the positions corresponding to the second recording layers 5 and 25, respectively.
- An S-shaped curve is obtained.
- S-shaped carp is used for the focus servo, it is possible to select which of the first recording layers 2 and 22 and the second recording layers 5 and 25 to record or reproduce.
- the first substrate, 1 and the intermediate resin layer 4 are formed with irregularities, respectively, as shown in FIG. 1, and the convex portion of the first substrate 1 and the convex portion of the intermediate resin layer 4 are formed. Recording and playback shall be performed using the section as a recording track. Usually, since the dye recording layer is formed by coating, it becomes a thick film at the groove, and is suitable for recording and reproduction.
- the groove portion of the first substrate 1, that is, the convex portion in the light incident direction is defined as the recording track 11
- the groove portion of the intermediate resin layer 4, that is, the convex portion in the light incident direction is formed. Recording track 12 is preferred.
- the first substrate 21 and the second substrate 27 are each formed with irregularities, and the projections of the first substrate 21 and the second substrate are formed. Recording and reproduction shall be performed using the concave portions of 27 as recording tracks.
- the polarity of the tracking servo may be reversed between the first recording layer 22 and the second recording layer 25.
- the groove of the first substrate 21, that is, the convex portion in the light incident direction is used as the recording track 31, and the groove of the second substrate 27, that is, the light incident direction is It is preferable that the concave portion be the recording track 32.
- Laser light used for this optical recording medium (Type 1 and Type 2) Is, N 2, H e-C d, A r, H e-N e, ruby, semiconductor, but such a dye laser and the like, it is light weight, it is compact, taking handling ease of physician such Therefore, a semiconductor laser is preferable.
- the laser beam used is preferably shorter in wavelength for high-density recording, but is particularly preferably a laser beam of 350 to 530 nm.
- Representative examples of such laser light include laser light having a center wavelength of 405 nm, 410 nm, and 515 nm.
- An example of laser light in the wavelength range of 350-530 nm can be obtained by using a high-power semiconductor laser of 405 nm, 410 nm blue or 515 nm turquoise.
- a semiconductor laser capable of continuous oscillation having a fundamental oscillation wavelength of 740 to 960 nm or (b) a semiconductor laser excited by a semiconductor laser and having a fundamental oscillation wavelength of 740 to 960 ⁇ m
- SHG second harmonic generation element
- the SHG described above may be any piezo element that lacks inversion symmetry, but is preferably KDP, ADP, BNN, KN, LBO, or a compound semiconductor.
- Specific examples of the second harmonic include a semiconductor laser with a fundamental oscillation wavelength of 860 nm, a harmonic of 430 nm, and a solid-state laser pumped by a semiconductor laser with a Cr-doped L. i S r a 1 F 6, etc. 4 3 0 nm doubler wave from the crystal (fundamental oscillation wavelength 8 6 0 nm) and the like.
- the optical recording medium 2 5 Read out the recording conditions such as the recommended recording power recorded in association with the layer information of each recording layer 2, 5 (2 2, 25) in 1 and write this to each recording layer 2, 5 (2 2, 25). ). Is stored in the memory 260B in association with the layer information.
- an optical recording medium recording device 250 records data from a computer such as a personal computer (or via an input unit such as a button provided on the drive itself).
- the control operation unit 260 captures recording data (recording pulse, continuous data) sent from, for example, a personal computer or another device, and stores it in the first recording layer 2 (2 2). It is divided into a part to be recorded and a part to be recorded on the second recording layer 5 (25) (step S10).
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called a data division unit.
- the continuous data sent to the optical recording medium 2 51 having the two recording surfaces 2 and 5 (2 2 and 25) is converted into the first continuous data and the second continuous data.
- the first half of the continuous data is recorded on the first recording layer 2 (2 2) near the light incident side
- the second half of the continuous data is recorded on the second recording layer 5 (25) far from the light incident side.
- control arithmetic section 260 controls the optical pickup 255 to apply focus servo to the first recording layer 2 (2 2), and the semiconductor laser 2 through the laser driver 255.
- 53 Perform the optimal power control of the power of the laser beam output from 3 (laser power) (Step S20).
- the control calculation unit 260 is configured to store the first recording layer 2 ( The recommended recording power is read from the memory 260B based on the layer information of 22), and OPC is performed based on the read recommended recording power.
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called an optimum power control unit (optimum power control unit).
- control calculation unit 260 is configured to control the first recording layer on which the focus servo is applied.
- control the optical pickup 257 to perform test writing by changing the laser power. Adjust to the optimal power (optimal recording power, OPC recording power) according to the first recording layer 2 (2 2). Then, the control calculation section 260 stores the optimum power (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) for the first recording layer 2 (22) obtained by performing the OPC in the memory 260B.
- control arithmetic section 260 controls the optical pickup 257 to apply focus servo to the second recording layer 5 (25), and the semiconductor laser 2 via the laser driver 255.
- 5 Perform the optimal power control (OPC) of the laser beam power (laser power) output from 3 (step S30).
- OPC optimal power control
- the control calculation unit 260 reads the recommended recording power from the memory 260B based on the layer information of the second recording layer 5 (25), and based on the read recommended recording power, the OP C Is performed.
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called an optimum power control unit (optimum power control unit).
- control arithmetic section 260 controls the optical pickup 257 to perform test writing by changing the laser power using the PCA provided on the second recording layer 5 (25) to which focus servo has been applied. Then, the laser power is adjusted to the optimum power (optimum recording power, OPC recording power) according to the second recording layer 5 (25). Then, the control operation unit 260 performs the OPC.
- the optimum power (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) for the second recording layer 5 (25) obtained in step (2) is stored in the memory 260B.
- OPC recording power setting steps Since the OPC recording power of each of the recording layers 2 and 5 (22, 25) is set in the above steps S20 and S30, these steps are referred to as OPC recording power setting steps.
- the data is recorded on the second recording layer 5 (25) first, and the first recording layer 2 (2 2 ) To record data.
- control calculation units 2 and 60 read out the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) stored in the memory 260B, and read the optimum power of the semiconductor laser 25 through the laser driver 255. 3 to control the recording power of the semiconductor laser 25 3 to the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power), and to control the second recording layer 5 (2 5)
- the second half of the continuous data is recorded (step S40).
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is referred to as a data recording unit.
- the control arithmetic section 260 generates the semiconductor laser 25 3
- the recording power of the first recording layer 2 (2 2) is controlled to the recording power at the start of recording (the laser current value corresponding to the recording power), and the first half of the continuous data is stored in the first recording layer 2 (2 2). Record (step S50).
- the recording power for recording data on each of the recording layers 2 and 5 (22, 25) can be adjusted with high accuracy.
- 5 (22, 25) has the advantage that good recording can be performed.
- multiple recording layers When continuous recording is performed on each of the recording layers 2, 5 (22, 25) of the optical recording medium 2 51 having 2, 5 (22, 25), the recording layers 2, 5 (22, 25) ) Will be able to record better
- the recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22 is performed after the recording on the second recording layers 5 and 25, but after the recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22, Of course, it is also possible to perform recording on the second recording layers 5, 25.
- this optical recording medium (type 1 and type 2), after recording is performed from the inner peripheral side of the first recording layers 2 and 22 to the outer peripheral side, the inner peripheral side of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is A description will be given of the area configuration and the recording power (strength) optimization when recording is performed from the side to the outer peripheral side.
- the first recording layers 2 and 22 of the optical recording medium have predetermined areas 51, PC52 and user data areas from the inner circumference to the outer circumference of the disc. 53 are provided.
- the second recording layers 5 and 25 are provided with a PCA 61, a predetermined area 62 and a user data area 63 from the inner circumference side to the outer circumference side of the disc.
- the user data areas 53 and 63 have a lead-in area, information It includes a recording area, a lead-out area, and the like.
- the ⁇ 52 of the first recording layers 2 and 22 record the OPC area 52 a for performing test writing by irradiating laser light, and the number of times of test writing.
- Each area 52a, 52b is composed of a plurality of partitions, and each area 52a, 52b is stored in one OPC process.
- one partition 24 18 bytes is used.
- the partition of the OPC area 52a is used from the outer side to the inner side
- the partition of the PC management area 52b is used from the inner side to the outer side. Has become.
- one partition in the OPC area 52a is irradiated with laser light of various powers to perform test writing.
- the reproduction of the test-written record is repeated to determine the recording power of the laser beam that can perform the reproduction most appropriately, and the number of times of trial writing and the like for one partition in the OPC management area 52b.
- the usage status of the OPC area 52a is recorded.
- the PCA 61 of the second recording layers 5 and 25 includes an OPC area 61 a for performing test writing by irradiating a laser beam and an OPC area 61 a for recording the number of times of test writing. It is divided into a management area 61b, and each area 61a, 61b is composed of a plurality of partitions. One OPC process is performed, and one area is provided for each area 6la, 61b. Partition is used. For example, the partition in the OPC area 61 a is used from the inner side to the outer side, and the partition in the OPC management area 61 b is used from the outer side to the inner side. It's not.
- one partition in the OPC area 61a is irradiated with laser light of various powers, and test writing is performed. Repeated reproduction of the test-written record to determine the recording power of the laser beam that can perform the reproduction most appropriately, and the OPC area such as the number of trial writes in one partition in the OPC management area 61b 6 The usage status of 1a is recorded.
- the predetermined area 62 of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is in a state where nothing is recorded (unrecorded state).
- recording on the second recording layers 5 and 25 is performed after recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22 is completed. Since the second recording layers 5 and 25 are in an unrecorded state at the time of recording 2, the predetermined area 62 is set to the unrecorded state similar to the second recording layers 5 and 25, so that the actual recording state can be improved.
- the OPC processing of the first recording layers 2 and 22 that are brought closer can be performed.
- the predetermined area 51 of the first recording layers 2 and 22 has been recorded in advance.
- the recording on the second recording layers 5 and 25 is performed after the recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22 is completed.
- the first recording layer has already been recorded, so by setting the predetermined area 51 to the same recording state as the first recording layers 2 and 22, the more actual recording situation
- the OPC processing of the second recording layers 5 and 25 that is close to the above can be performed.
- the predetermined area 51 be recorded according to the DVD-R recording method EFM +.
- the length of the mark and the space is within the range of 3T to 14T, where T is the reference clock cycle of recording, and the mark-to-space ratio is 0.9 to 1.1. Is preferred, and more preferably 1 0 (that is, 50% duty).
- the data be recorded in the same format as that generally used for data recording on the applicable medium.
- the recording of the predetermined area 51 may be performed by the manufacturer when the disc is manufactured, or may be performed by the drive after the user purchases the disc. , 25, it is sufficient that the predetermined area 51 of the first recording layer 2, 22 is recorded in advance before the first OPC process is started.
- the present optical recording medium is configured as described above, before starting recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22, the first OPC processing of recording layers 2 and 22 is performed. At this time, since the second recording layers 5, 25 overlapping with the OPC area 52a of the first recording layers 2, 22 as viewed from the laser beam are in an unrecorded state, the first recording layers 2, 22, OPC processing can be performed closer to the actual recording condition, and the optimum recording power for the first recording layers 2 and 22 can be determined.
- the OPC process S of the first recording layers 2 and 22 is performed in the PCA 52 of the first recording layers 2 and 22.
- OPC processing of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is performed in the PCA 61 of the second recording layers 5 and 25.
- the second recording The OPC processing of the layers 5 and 25 can be performed closer to the actual recording condition, and the optimum recording power of the second recording layers 5 and 25 can be determined.
- the OPC area 61 a of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is
- the 2nd OPC area 52 Since the OPC processing of the second recording layers 5 and 25 can be performed without being affected by the recording state of the OPC area 52 a of the layers 2 and 22, the second recording layers 5 and 25 can be processed in the same manner as described above. The optimum recording power can be determined.
- the recommended recording power value of the laser beam may be recorded in the medium in advance. Specifically, the recommended recording power value of each recording layer 2, 5 (2 2, 25) is recorded by the recording track of each recording layer 2, 5 (22, 25). .
- the second recording layers 5 and 25 overlapping the OPC area 52a of the first recording layers 2 and 22 are in the unrecorded state, but at least a part is in the unrecorded state. It is preferred that the force S in which the first recording layers 2 and 22 overlapping the OPC area 61 a of the second recording layers 5 and 25 are in a pre-recorded state, at least a part in a pre-recorded state. Is preferred. Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the recording on the second recording layers 5 and 25 is performed after the recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22 is completed. The recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22 may be performed after the completion of the recording.
- the first recording layers 2 and 22 are in an unrecorded state. It is preferable that 1 is left unrecorded. In this way, the OPC processing of the second recording layers 5, 25 can be performed closer to the actual recording condition, and the optimum power of the second recording layers 5, 25 can be determined. It becomes possible.
- the second recording layers 5 and 25 are already recorded. It is preferable that the predetermined area 62 of the second recording layers 5 and 25 be recorded in advance before recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22 is started. In this way, the OPC processing of the first recording layers 2 and 22 can be performed closer to the actual recording condition, and the optimum power of the first recording layers 2 and 22 can be determined. Become.
- the PCAs 52 and 61 be provided at a position near the recording start position for ease of access to the laser beam.
- 61 together with the predetermined areas 51, 62 may be provided on the outer peripheral side of the user data areas 53, 63.
- the PCAs 52, 61 and the predetermined areas 51, 62 may be provided on both the inner peripheral side and the outer peripheral side, or a plurality of them may be provided in the radial direction.
- the recording method of another optical recording medium that is, the control operation unit 260 of the recording device 250 of the optical recording medium configured as described above executes a predetermined program.
- the processing to be performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 8, 9 (A), 9 (B), 10 (A) and 10 (B).
- data is recorded on the dual-layer type single-sided DVD-R (see FIGS. 1 and 2).
- the second recording layer 5 (25) far from the laser beam incident side is used.
- continuously record data on the first recording layer 2 (2 2) near the laser beam incidence side Will be described.
- continuous recording means that there is not much time between the end of recording on the first recording layer 2 (2 2) and the start of recording on the second recording layer 5 (25) (predetermined time). Within 10 minutes, preferably within 5 minutes).
- the optical recording medium 2 5 Before recording on the optical recording medium 251, (for example, when the medium is mounted), the optical recording medium 2 5 Read the recording conditions such as the recommended recording power recorded in association with the layer information of each of the recording layers 2 and 5 (2 2, 2 5) in 1 and write them to each of the recording layers 2 and 5 (2 2, 2 5 ) Is stored in the memory 260B in association with the layer information.
- an optical recording medium recording device 250 records data from a computer such as a personal computer (or via an input unit such as a button provided in the drive itself).
- the control operation unit 260 captures recording data (recording pulse, continuous data) sent from, for example, a personal computer or another device, and stores it in the first recording layer 2 (2 2). It is divided into a part to be recorded and a part to be recorded on the second recording layer 5 (25) (step A10).
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called a data division unit.
- the continuous data sent for recording on the optical recording medium 51 having the two-layer recording surfaces 2 and 5 (2 2, 25) is divided into the first half continuous data and the second half continuous data.
- the first half of the continuous data is recorded on the first recording layer 2 (2 2) near the light incident side
- the second half of the continuous data is recorded on the second recording layer 5 (25) far from the light incident side.
- control operation section 260 controls the optical pickup 257 to apply focus servo to the first recording layer 2 (2 2), and the semiconductor laser 250 through the laser driver 259.
- Power of laser light output from 3 (Laser power) optimal 'power' control (optimum power control, OPC; Optimum Power Control) is performed (step A20).
- the control calculation unit 260 reads the recommended recording power from the memory 260B based on the layer information of the first recording layer 2 (22), and calculates the OPC based on the read recommended recording power. To do it.
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called an optimum power control unit (optimum power control unit).
- the control calculation unit 260 performs the power calibration provided on the inner peripheral side (inner peripheral part) and the outer peripheral side (outer peripheral part) of the data recording area of the first recording layer 2 (22) on which the focus servo is applied.
- the optical pickup 2 57 is controlled so that the laser power is changed to the first recording layer 2 (2 2) Adjust to the optimal power (optimal recording power, OPC recording power) according to.
- the control calculation unit 260 stores the optimum power (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) for the first recording layer 2 (22) obtained by performing the OPC in the memory 260B. To memorize.
- the force of performing PG with each PCA provided on the inner and outer peripheral sides of the data recording area of the first recording layer 2 (22) is not limited to this.
- OPC may be performed only by the PCA provided on the inner peripheral side of the first recording layer 2 (2 2) .
- the OPC may be provided on the outer peripheral side of the first recording layer 2 (2 2).
- OPC may be performed only by the existing PCA.
- control arithmetic section 260 controls the optical pickup 257 to apply a focus servo to the second recording layer 5 (25), and the semiconductor laser 2 through the laser driver 255.
- Optimum power of laser light (laser power) output from 3 'Power control (OPC) Perform (Step A 30).
- the control calculation unit 260 reads the recommended recording power from the memory 260B based on the layer information of the second recording layer 5 (25), and performs OPC based on the read recommended recording power. It is as follows.
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called an optimum 'power' control unit (optimum power control unit).
- control calculation unit 260 changes the laser power by using PCAs provided on the inner and outer peripheral sides of the data recording area of the second recording layer 5 (25) to which the focus servo has been applied.
- the optical pickup 57 is controlled to adjust the laser power to the optimum power (optimum recording power, OPC recording power) according to the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the control calculation section 260 stores the optimum power (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) for the second recording layer 5 (25) obtained by performing the OPC in the memory 260B. I do.
- the OPC is performed in each of the PCAs provided on the inner peripheral side and the outer peripheral side of the second recording layer 5 (25), but the present invention is not limited to this.
- OPC may be performed only by the PCA provided on the inner peripheral side of the layer 5 (25) .
- the OPC may be performed only by the PCA provided on the outer peripheral side of the second recording layer 5 (25). May be performed.
- These steps are called OPC recording power setting steps in order to set the OPC recording power.
- the OPC is performed for all the recording layers [here, the first recording layer 2 (2 2) and the second recording layer 5 (25)], each is performed.
- Data will be recorded on recording layers 2 and 5 (2 2 and 25) .
- data is first recorded on the second recording layer 5 (25) as follows. Data is continuously recorded on the first recording layer 2 (2 2).
- the control arithmetic unit 260 reads out the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) stored in the memory 260B, and controls the semiconductor laser 253 via the laser driver 255.
- the second recording layer 5 (25) is driven by controlling the recording power of the semiconductor laser 253 to the optimum power (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) of the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the continuous data of the latter half is recorded from the outer circumference to the inner circumference (step A40).
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is referred to as a data recording unit.
- a running OPC is performed during data recording.
- the control arithmetic unit 260 generates the amount of light (reflected light; return light of the recording light) reflected by the optical recording medium 251 during recording on the second recording layer 5 (25). And monitor the recording power (laser power) so that the decrease in the amount of reflected light (the amount of change in the amount of reflected light) when a recording mark is formed is constant (so that the asymmetry is constant). I have to. This makes it possible to record with optimal asymmetry.
- the function of the control calculation section 260 is called a running OPC section.
- FIG. 9A is a diagram showing the relationship between the radial position of the optical recording medium 25 1 and the laser current value supplied to the semiconductor laser 25 3 when running OPC is performed.
- the laser current value corresponding to the optimum power (OPC recording power) obtained by OPC is defined as Iopc.
- FIG. 9 (B) shows an optical recording medium 25 when running ⁇ PC.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a relationship between a radial position of No. 1 and a recording power (laser power) of a laser beam output from a semiconductor laser 253.
- FIG. 9 (B) the optimum power (OPC recording power) obtained by the PC is defined as Pope.
- the actual recording power is the optimum power obtained by OPC (OPC recording power) P op It becomes bigger than the same.
- OPC OPC recording power
- the actual recording power (actual laser current value) with respect to the optimum power (OPC recording power) Pope (laser current value I opc) obtained by OPC is obtained. Therefore, the recording power (laser current value) at the start of recording on the first recording layer 2 (22) is set as described later.
- running OPC is performed, but running OPC is performed.
- FIG. 10 (A) is a diagram showing the relationship between the radial position of the optical recording medium 251 and the laser current value supplied to the semiconductor laser 253 when the running OPC is not performed.
- the laser current value corresponding to the optimum power (OPC recording power) obtained by the OPC is defined as I op.
- the actual laser current value is the laser current value I corresponding to the optimum power (OPC recording power) obtained by OPC. Same as opc.
- FIG. 10 (B) shows the relationship between the radial position of the optical recording medium 25 1 and the recording power (laser power) of the laser beam output from the semiconductor laser 25 3 when running OPC is not performed.
- the optimum power (OPC recording power) obtained by OPC is defined as Po.
- the actual recording power is smaller than the optimum power (OPC recording power) P opc obtained by the OPC. . Note that if the recording is performed without the running OP C, the asymmetry will gradually decrease.
- the maximum OPC Appropriate power (OPC recording power) Laser current value corresponding to Popc Actual laser current value does not change with respect to Iopc, but optimal power obtained by OPC (OPC recording power) Actual recording with Popc Since the power changes, the recording power (laser current value) at the start of recording on the first recording layer 2 (22) is set as described later.
- the control calculation section 260 performs the following operation when the recording on the first recording layer 2 (2 2) is started.
- Set the recording power here, the laser current value corresponding to the recording power
- control calculation section 260 performs step A at the end of recording of the second recording layer 5 (25).
- step A50 The degree to which the actual recording power has changed with respect to the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) previously determined in step 30 is determined (step A50).
- the control calculation unit 260 records the last data of the second recording layer 5 (25) (data to be recorded at the last address of the recording data to be recorded in the second recording layer).
- the recording power (laser current value corresponding to the recording power) set for this purpose is stored in the memory 260B. Then, at the end of recording on the second recording layer 5 (25), the control operation unit 260 rewrites the optimum power (OPC recording power) of the second recording layer 5 (25) stored in the memory 260B.
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is referred to as a recording power change amount calculation unit.
- the control arithmetic unit 260 uses the recording power (corresponding to the recording power) used to record the last data of the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) is obtained by subtracting the optimum power (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) of the second recording layer 5 (25) determined in advance from the The amount of change in the actual recording power with respect to is calculated.
- a temperature sensor and a monitoring photodiode are provided as described later, and based on the temperature of the semiconductor laser 25 and the amount of light emitted from the semiconductor laser 25. Then, the actual recording power (change) is estimated, and the difference between the estimated actual recording power and the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) obtained in advance is calculated as the second recording power. What is necessary is just to calculate the change amount of the actual recording power with respect to the optimum power of the layer 5 (25).
- OPC is performed on each of the PCAs provided on the inner and outer peripheral sides of the data recording area of the second recording layer 5 (25), and the optimal power obtained by each OPC is obtained.
- the control operation unit 260 reads out both of these optimum powers (laser current values corresponding to the optimum powers), and reads the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the end of the second recording layer 5 (25) is determined based on the radial position of the portion where the subsequent data was recorded and the radial position of the PCA on the inner and outer peripheral sides of the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the optimum power (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) obtained by the OPC performed in the PCA that is close to the part where the data was recorded in the distance was calculated, and this was used as the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25). (For optimal power (Corresponding laser current value).
- the method for determining the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) is not limited to this.
- the radial position of the PCA on the inner peripheral side of the second recording layer 5 (25) and the optimum power (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) obtained by the OPC performed in this PCA (2) The inner position (interpolation) between the radial position of the PCA on the outer peripheral side of the recording layer 5 (25) and the optimum power (laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) determined by the OPC performed by this PCA Then, the optimum power of the portion (radial position) where the last data of the second recording layer 5 (25) was recorded is determined, and this is used as the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25). May be.
- the second recording layer 5 (25) is obtained by the OPC performed by the PCA on the inner and outer peripheral sides of the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the average value of the obtained optimum powers may be obtained and used as the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the recording pattern is set based on the amount of reflected light when data is recorded on the second recording layer 5 (25) in the running OPC. Is estimated based on the amount of reflected light from the optical recording medium when the last data is recorded on the second recording layer 5 (25) (at the end of recording). .
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called a recording power estimation unit.
- the laser current value is set as shown in FIG. 9 (A) by feedback control based on the amount of reflected light performed as the running OPC. [This changes according to the change in the actual recording power [see Fig. 9 (B)].] Therefore, the actual recording power (change) is changed by the laser current value set by the running OPC [ie, The last in the second recording layer 5 (2 5) This is based on the laser current value set for recording data].
- the function of the control calculation unit 260 is referred to as a recording power estimation unit.
- the actual laser current value set for recording the last data of the second recording layer 5 (25) by the feedback control based on the amount of reflected light performed as the running OPC and the second recording layer 5 The difference between the laser power value corresponding to the optimum power (OPC recording power) obtained by the OPC of 5) and the actual laser current value corresponding to the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) is calculated. Calculating the amount of change in the laser current value depends on the recording power used to record the last data of the second recording layer 5 (25) and the second recording layer 5 (2 5 This is equivalent to calculating the difference between the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) and the actual recording power by taking the difference from the optimum power of the second recording layer 5).
- the actual amount of change in recording power is determined by feed pack control based on the amount of reflected light performed as a running OPC.
- the force s for example, the relationship between the amount of reflected light and the recording power is prepared in advance as a table. It is also possible to calculate the actual amount of change in recording power using this.
- control operation unit 260 reconstructs the first recording layer 2 (22) based on a change in the actual recording power with respect to the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the optimum power is corrected, and the recording power at the start of recording on the first recording layer 2 (2 2) is set (step A60).
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called an optimum power correction unit.
- control calculation unit 260 reads out the optimum power (OPC recording power; laser current value corresponding to the optimum power) of the first recording layer 2 (22) stored in the memory 260B, Optimal power for recording layer 5 (2 5)
- the recording power at the start of recording of the first recording layer 2 (22) is set by adding the amount of change of the actual recording power to the recording power.
- the control operation unit 260 Regarding (2 2), the recording power of the semiconductor laser 25 3 is controlled to the recording power (the laser current value corresponding to the recording power) at the start of recording of the first recording layer 2 (22) without performing the OPC. Then, the first half of the continuous data is recorded from the outer peripheral side to the inner peripheral side of the first recording layer 2 (22) (Step A70). Note that, in the present embodiment, running OPC is performed at the time of recording on the first recording layer 2 (2 2) as in the case of recording on the second recording layer 5 (25). Has become.
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called a data recording unit.
- the OPC is performed on all the recording layers before recording on the optical recording medium 251, and then data is recorded on each recording layer. It is not necessary to perform OPC on all recording layers in advance.When continuous recording is performed on at least two recording layers, OPC is performed after recording on one recording layer and before recording on another recording layer. If you do not do.
- the control operation unit 260 performs the recording of the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the actual power relative to the optimum power of the second recording layer 5 (25) is calculated.
- the actual change in recording power is estimated based on the amount of reflected light from the optical recording medium 25 1 at the end of recording on the second recording layer 5 (25).
- control calculation unit 260 estimates the actual change in the recording power based on the temperature of the semiconductor laser (laser light source) 2553 after the completion of the recording on the second recording layer 5 (25). You may do it. This method can be applied not only to recording while running OPC but also to recording without running PC.
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called a recording power estimation unit.
- a temperature sensor 261 which detects the temperature of the semiconductor laser 25, is provided, and the control calculation unit 260 generates the second recording layer 5 (25) ), The temperature of the semiconductor laser 253 is monitored, and based on the temperature of the semiconductor laser 253 after the recording on the second recording layer 5 (25) is completed (for example, when the last data is recorded). Thus, it is preferable to estimate the change in the actual recording power.
- the temperature of the semiconductor laser 253 and the output laser indicate the relationship between the temperature of the semiconductor laser 253 and the recording power [the relationship of the amount of change in the laser power due to the temperature change of the semiconductor laser 253].
- a table or the like indicating in advance the relationship between the wavelengths of light (the relationship between the amount of change in the amount of laser light absorbed by the dye contained in the dye-containing recording layer 5 (25) due to the temperature change of the semiconductor laser 25) is prepared.
- the change in the actual recording power may be estimated based on the temperature of the semiconductor laser 253 after the recording on the second recording layer 5 (25).
- control calculation unit 260 may use the semiconductor laser (laser light source) at the time of recording the last data in the second recording layer 5 (25) (at the end of recording) to determine the actual change in recording power. It is also possible to make an estimation based on the amount of emitted light of 25 3. This method can be applied not only to recording while running OPC, but also to recording without running OPC.
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called a recording power estimation unit.
- a monitor photodiode (monitor photodetector) 262 for detecting the amount of light emitted from the semiconductor laser 2553 is provided and the control is performed.
- the arithmetic unit 260 monitors the amount of light emitted from the semiconductor laser 253 during recording on the second recording layer 5 (25), and completes recording on the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the change in the actual recording power may be estimated based on the amount of light emitted from the semiconductor laser 25 3.
- a table showing the relationship between the amount of light emitted from the semiconductor laser 25 3 and the recording power is prepared in advance, and the semiconductor laser at the end of recording on the second recording layer 5 (25) is prepared using this table.
- the change in the actual recording power can be estimated based on the temperature of 253.
- control calculation unit 260 calculates the actual change in the recording power based on the laser irradiation time until the last data is recorded on the second recording layer 5 (25) (at the end of recording). It may be estimated. This method is applicable not only to recording while running OPC, but also to recording without running OPC.
- the function of the control calculation unit 260 is called a recording power estimation unit.
- control calculation section 260 monitors the laser irradiation time when recording on the second recording layer 5 (25), and the laser irradiation time until the end of recording on the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the change in the actual recording power may be estimated based on the data.
- a table indicating the relationship between the laser irradiation time and the recording power may be prepared in advance, and the change in the actual recording power may be estimated based on the laser irradiation time using this table.
- the control calculation unit 260 transmits the change in the actual recording power to the second recording layer 5 (25).
- the estimation is performed based on the amount of light emitted from the semiconductor laser (laser light source) 25 3 at the end of recording and the temperature of the semiconductor laser (laser light source) 53 after the end of recording on the second recording layer 5 (25). You may do it.
- This method can be applied not only to recording while performing the running OPC but also to recording without performing the running PC.
- the function of the control operation unit 260 is called a recording power estimation unit.
- the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the optimization of the optical configuration of the optical recording medium and the recording power.
- the present optical recording medium (type 1 and type 2), after recording is performed from the inner peripheral side of the first recording layers 2 and 22 to the outer peripheral side, the second Recording is performed from the outer peripheral side to the inner peripheral side of the recording layers 5 and 25.
- the recording power of the laser beam in each recording layer is optimized (OPC) using PCA before actually starting recording in each recording layer.
- the first recording layers 2 and 22 of the optical recording medium have a PCA 71, a user data area 73, and a predetermined area from the inner circumference to the outer circumference of the disc. Area 75 are provided.
- the second recording layers 5, 25 are provided with a predetermined area 81, a user data area 83, and a PC 85 from the inner circumference side to the outer circumference side of the disc.
- the user data areas 73 and 83 include a lead-in area, an information recording area, a lead-out area, and the like.
- the first recording layer 2, 22? . 7 1 is divided into an OPC area 7 1 a for performing test writing by irradiating laser light, and an OPC management area 7 1 b for recording the number of times of test writing, etc.
- Each of 1a and 71b is composed of multiple partitions, and one partition (2418 byte) is used in each area 71a and 7lb for one OPC process It has become.
- the partition of the OPC area 71a is used from the outer side to the inner side
- the partition of the OPC management area 71b is used from the inner side to the outer side. ing.
- one partition in the OPC area 71a is first irradiated with laser light of various powers, and test writing is performed.
- the recording power of the laser beam that can perform the reproduction most appropriately is determined, and the number of times of trial writing, etc., is recorded in one partition in the OPC management area 71b.
- the usage status of the OPC area 71a is recorded.
- the PCA 85 of the second recording layers 5 and 25 has an OPC area 85a for performing test writing by irradiating a laser beam, and the number of times of test writing.
- the area is divided into an OPC management area 85b for recording the area.
- Each area 85a, 85b is composed of a plurality of partitions. a, 85 b Partitions are being used.
- the partition of the OPC area 85a is used from the inner side to the outer side
- the partition of the OPC management area 85b is used from the outer side to the inner side. .
- the predetermined area 81 of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is in a state where nothing is recorded (unrecorded state).
- the recording on the second recording layers 5 and 25 is performed after the recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22 is completed. Since the second recording layers 5 and 25 are in an unrecorded state at the time of recording 2, the predetermined area 81 is set to the unrecorded state similar to the second recording layers 5 and 25, so that the actual recording state can be improved.
- the OPC processing of the first recording layers 2 and 22 that are brought closer can be performed.
- the predetermined area 75 of the first recording layers 2 and 22 has been recorded in advance.
- the recording on the second recording layers 5 and 25 is performed after the recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22 is completed.
- the first recording layer has already been recorded. Therefore, by setting the predetermined area 75 to the same recording state as the first recording layers 2 and 22, the actual recording situation can be improved. OPC processing of the second recording layers 5 and 25, which is close to, can be performed.
- the length of the mark and the space is within the range of 3T to 14T, where T is the reference clock cycle of recording, and the ratio of the mark space is 0.9 to 1.1. And more preferably 1.0 (ie, 50% duty).
- the data be recorded in the same format as that generally used for data recording on the applicable medium.
- the recording of the predetermined area 75 may be performed by the manufacturer at the time of manufacturing the disc, or may be performed by the drive after the user purchases the disc. , 25 It is sufficient that the predetermined area 75 is in a previously recorded state before the PC processing is started.
- the present optical recording medium is configured as described above, before starting recording on the first recording layers 2 and 22, the?
- the OPC process is performed on the first recording layers 2 and 22 according to the operation 71.
- the second recording layers 5, 25 overlapping the OPC area 71a of the first recording layers 2, 22 as viewed from the laser beam are in an unrecorded state, the first recording layers 2, 22
- the OPC process can be performed closer to the actual recording condition, and the optimum recording power of the first recording layers 2 and 22 can be determined.
- the OPC process of the first recording layers 2 and 22 is performed in 22 PCA 71.
- OPC processing of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is performed in the PCA 85 of the second recording layers 5 and 25.
- the first recording layers 2 and 22, which overlap the OPC area 85a of the second recording layers 5 and 25 as viewed from the laser beam, are in a pre-recorded state.
- 25 OPC processing should be performed closer to the actual recording situation
- the optimum recording power of the second recording layers 5 and 25 can be determined.
- the first recording layers 2 and 2 are provided. Since the OPC processing of the second recording layers 5 and 25 can be performed without being affected by the recording state of the OPC area 71a of 2, the optimum recording power of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is determined. be able to.
- the recommended recording power value of the laser beam may be recorded on the medium in advance. In this way, when the OPC process is performed, the optimum recording power can be determined more quickly by referring to the recommended recording power value.
- the second recording layers 5 and 25 overlapping the OPC area 71a of the first recording layers 2 and 22 are in the unrecorded state, but at least a part is in the unrecorded state. Is preferred. Also, the second recording layer 5, 25 0? It is preferable that the first recording layer 2, 22 overlapping the C area 85a be in a pre-recorded state, and that at least a part of the force be in a pre-recorded state. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), it is preferable that the PCAs 71 and 85 be provided at a position close to the recording start position because of easy access of the laser beam.
- the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the optimization of the optical configuration of the optical recording medium and the recording power.
- the second recording layers 5 and 25 of the optical recording medium have a PCA 101 and a user data area 103 from the inner circumference to the outer circumference of the disk.
- a predetermined area 105 is provided.
- the first recording layers 2 and 22 are provided with a predetermined area 91, a user data area 93 and a PCA 95 from the inner circumference to the outer circumference of the disc.
- the user data areas 93 and 103 include a lead-in area, an information recording area, a lead-out area, and the like.
- the PCA 101 of the second recording layers 5 and 25 has an OPC area 101 a for performing test writing by irradiating laser light, It is divided into OPC management area 101b for recording the number of times of writing, etc.Each area 1 O la and 101b is composed of a plurality of partitions, and one OPC For processing, one partition (2418 bytes) is used in each area 101a and 101b.
- the partition of the OPC area 101a is used from the outer side to the inner side
- the partition of the OPC management area 101b is used from the inner side to the outer side. It has become.
- test writing is first performed by irradiating one partition in the OPC area 101a with various kinds of laser light.
- the reproduction of the test-written record is repeated to determine the recording power of the laser beam that can perform the reproduction most appropriately, and one partition in the OPC management area 101b is used.
- the usage status of the OPC area 1 Ola such as the number of trial writings is recorded.
- the PCA 95 of the first recording layers 2 and 22 has a PC area 95a for performing test writing by irradiating a laser beam and the number of times of test writing. It is divided into OPC management areas 95b for recording. Each area 95a, 95b is composed of a plurality of partitions, and each area 95a , 95b, one partition (24 18 bytes) is used. For example, the partition of the OPC area 95a is used from the inner side to the outer side, and the partition of the OPC management area 95b is used from the outer side to the inner side. I have.
- the predetermined area 91 of the first recording layers 2 and 22 is in a state where nothing is recorded (unrecorded state).
- the recording on the first recording layers 2, 22 is performed after the recording on the second recording layers 5, 25 is completed. Since the first recording layers 2 and 22 are in the unrecorded state at the time of recording of 5, the predetermined area 91 is set to the unrecorded state similar to the first recording layers 2 and 22 so that the actual recording situation can be brought closer.
- the OPC process of the second recording layers 5 and 25 can be performed.
- the predetermined area 105 of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is It is in a state.
- the recording on the first recording layers 2, 22 is performed after the recording on the second recording layers 5, 25 is completed.
- the predetermined area 105 is recorded in the same manner as the second recording layers 5 and 25.
- the OPC processing of the first recording layers 2 and 22 can be performed, which is closer to the actual recording situation.
- the predetermined area 105 is recorded according to the DVD-R recording method EFM +.
- the length of the mark and the space is in the range of 3T to 14T, where T is the reference clock cycle of recording, and that the ratio of the mark space is 0.9 to 1.1, More preferably, it is 1.0 (that is, the duty is 50%).
- the data be recorded in the same format as that generally used for data recording on the applicable medium.
- the recording of the predetermined area 105 may be performed by the manufacturer when manufacturing the disc, or may be performed by the drive after the user purchases the disc. It is sufficient that the predetermined area 105 of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is recorded in advance before the first OPC process of the recording layers 2 and 22 is started.
- the present optical recording medium is configured as described above, the second recording layer 5,
- OPC processing of the second recording layers 5, 25 is performed in the PCA 101 of the second recording layers 5, 25.
- the first recording layers 2 and 22 overlapping the OPC area 101a of the second recording layers 5 and 25 as viewed from the laser beam are in an unrecorded state, the second recording layers 5 and 25 are not recorded.
- the OPC process of No. 25 can be performed closer to the actual recording condition, and the optimum recording power of the second recording layers 5 and 25 can be determined.
- the OPC processing of the second recording layers 5 and 25 is performed in the PCA 101 of the second recording layers 5 and 25.
- OPC processing of the first recording layers 2 and 22 is performed in the PCA 95 of the first recording layers 2 and 22.
- the OPC processing of the recording layers 2 and 22 can be performed closer to the actual recording condition, and the optimum recording power of the first recording layers 2 and 22 can be determined.
- the OPC area 95a of the first recording layers 2, 22 is used.
- the optimum recording power of the second recording layers 5 and 25 can be determined.
- the recommended recording power value of the laser beam may be recorded on the medium in advance. This makes it possible to determine the optimum recording power more quickly by referring to this recommended recording power value when performing the OPC process.
- the PCA 95, 101 is preferably provided at a position close to the recording start position for ease of laser beam access.
- the recording layer PC ⁇ PC ⁇ is located on the near side as viewed from the laser beam. It is preferable that the recording layer has an area that does not overlap with the PC. Further, it is preferable that a part of the recording layer overlapping with the syrup CA of the recording layer ⁇ ⁇ as viewed from the laser beam is in a previously recorded state.
- the dye medium having the dye recording layer has been described, but the present invention is also applicable to a phase change type medium.
- the first recording layer is composed of a first protective layer, an information recording layer, and a second protective layer
- the second recording layer is also a first protective layer, an information recording layer. And a second and a second protective layer.
- the material of the information recording layer it is preferable to use a material whose optical constant (refractive index ⁇ , extinction coefficient k) changes when irradiated with laser light.
- Such materials include chalcogenides based on Te and Se, for example, Ge—Sb—Te, Ge—Te, Pd_Ge_Sb—Te, In—Sb — T e, S b— T e, A g— I n— S b— T e, G e— S b-B i-T e, G e-S b-S e-T e, G e — S n-Te, Ge-SnTe-Au, Ge-Sb_Te-Cr, In-Se, In-Se-Co, etc., or alloys containing nitrogen, An alloy system to which oxygen or the like is appropriately added can be given.
- the first protective layer and the second protective layer may be made of a material such as a laser substrate, which suppresses an increase in noise due to thermal damage to the protective substrate, the information recording layer, and the like when irradiated with laser light;
- a material that is physically and chemically stable has a higher melting point and softening temperature than the melting point of the information recording layer, and does not form a solid solution with the material of the information recording layer, for the purpose of adjusting the phase of the information recording layer, etc. preferable.
- This Examples of materials such as Y, Ce, Ti, Zr, Nb, Ta, Co, Zn, A1, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Sb, Oxides such as Bi, Te, Ti, Zr, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, B, A1, Ga, In, Si, Ge, Sn, P nitrides such as b, carbides such as Ti, Zr, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Si, sulfides such as Zn, Cd, selenide or telluride, Mg, A dielectric such as a fluoride such as Ca, a simple substance such as C, Si, and Ge, or a mixture thereof, or a material similar to a dielectric can be given.
- a dielectric such as a fluoride such as Ca, a simple substance such as C, Si, and Ge, or a mixture thereof, or a material similar to a dielectric can be given.
- the first protective layer and the second protective layer different materials may be used as necessary, or the same material may be used.
- the signal to the recording layer is rewritable, so that the OPC process can be repeated even in the same partition. Therefore, the PCA of the rewritable optical recording medium is composed of only the OPC area, and the OPC management area for recording the number of times of trial writing and the like is unnecessary.
- the partition where the OPC is performed is arbitrarily selected, and the selected partition is irradiated with an erasing laser having a power previously recorded on the medium, and the signal is erased after the signal is erased. , OP C processing is performed.
- the recording order is not always constant, such as recording the first recording layer and then recording the second recording layer. The recording order is different. Therefore, in the case of a rewritable optical recording medium, it is preferable to keep the predetermined areas of the first recording layer and the second recording layer in the recording state because the OPC process can be made closer to the actual recording state.
- the present invention is highly effective when applied to a write-once medium, in which data is written on one recording layer and then recording is started on another recording layer.
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