Optical disk and a method for recording, reproducing, and deleting information on and from the optical disk

摘要

The method of the present invention is for recording, reproducing, and deleting information on and from an optical disk including a plurality of tracks each having M guide grooves (M is an integer equal to or larger than 2) and M-1 land(s) interposed between the adjacent guide grooves, at least one of the land(s) having a group of pits for producing address information. The method includes the step of: focusing light beams on the respective guide grooves and land(s) for effecting the recording, reproduction, and deletion of information. Such an optical disk is also provided.