Optical information memory medium including indium (In) and bismuth (Bi)

摘要

Recording and erasing optical information can be done by using an alloy film capable of forming two stable crystalline states differing in crystal texture and optical characteristics by being irradiated with optical energies under different conditions. A thin memory film preferably including 60 to 90 atom % of Indium (IN) and 10 to 40 atom % of Bismuth (Bi) is formed on a substrate.