yWe describe the format of the 22.5 GB rewritable digital-video-recording (
DVR) system. The format is based on an objective lens with a high numerical
aperture (NA = 0.85), a thin cover layer (0.100 mm thick), and a blue-lase
r diode (lambda = 405 nm). We discuss experimental verification of the form
at and possible future extensions. The DVR system is well suited to be the
basis of a third-generation optical-recording family for high-definition vi
deo recording.