Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a rotation driving unit configured to rotate a recording layer forming medium in which a recording layer is formed, a laser irradiation unit configured to apply laser light to the recording layer of the recording layer forming medium, a first slide mechanism configured to change a position of an irradiation spot of the laser light on the recording layer in a first direction parallel to an in-plane direction of the recording layer, and a recording unit configured to perform a recording operation in which the position of the irradiation spot is changed in the first direction by the first slide mechanism while applying the laser light to the recording layer by the laser irradiation unit and rotating the recording layer forming medium by the rotation driving unit, thereby recording a predetermined pattern in consecutive areas including a central portion of the recording layer.

Abstract: There is provided a recording medium including: simple tracks each configured of arranged pits or arranged marks; and grooved tracks each configured of pits or marks and grooves, the grooves being inserted between the pits or between the marks. The simple tracks and the grooved tracks are arranged alternately in a radial direction at a track pitch of 0.27 micrometers or smaller.

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a rotation driving unit configured to rotate a recording layer forming medium in which a recording layer is formed, a laser irradiation unit configured to apply laser light to the recording layer of the recording layer forming medium, a first slide mechanism configured to change a position of an irradiation spot of the laser light on the recording layer in a first direction parallel to an in-plane direction of the recording layer, and a recording unit configured to perform a recording operation in which the position of the irradiation spot is changed in the first direction by the first slide mechanism while applying the laser light to the recording layer by the laser irradiation unit and rotating the recording layer forming medium by the rotation driving unit, thereby recording a predetermined pattern in consecutive areas including a central portion of the recording layer.

Abstract: The apparatus is to be reduced in size and consumption of utility items is to be decreased, while the connection is to be facilitated by the in-line transporting system. The grinding apparatus includes a turntable 21 for securing a glass master disc 30 for rotating the glass master disc 30, a polishing pad 11 caused to bear against the grinding surface of the glass master disc 30 secured to the turntable 21 with a pre-set pressure and a slurry nozzle 14 for supplying the grinding liquid to the grinding surface of the glass master disc 30. The polishing pad 11 is thrust against the glass master disc 30 rotated by rotation of the turntable 21. The glass master disc 30 has its grinding surface ground as the grinding liquid is supplied to the grinding surface.