摘要 |
<p>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pattern forming method and manufacturing method of magnetic recording medium capable of forming a periodic pattern with satisfactory in-plane uniformity.SOLUTION: There is provided a pattern forming method has a step to form a fine particle layer on a substrate or mask layer by applying, over a substrate or mask layer, a fine particle application liquid which contains fine particles which have a protective group each having a close surface polarity and has, at least on the surface, material selected from a group of Al, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Y, Zr, Sn, Mo, Ta, W, Au, Ag, Pd, Cu, Pt, and oxides thereof; a viscosity modifier, and a solvent for adjusting the mixture of the viscosity modifier and fine particles having the protective group.</p> |