The present invention provides an optical lens having a high refractive
index and a low light absorption characteristic in an
ultraviolet-wavelength region; a condenser lens composed of the optical
lens, fit for the near-field optical recording/reproducing system; an
optical pickup that includes the condenser lens and can reduce the
condensed light spot irradiating a recording medium and also manage to
make the recording medium higher in recording density and greater in
capacity; and an optical recording/reproducing apparatus comprising the
optical pickup to enable optical recording and reproduction in high
recording density to be performed.