A multi-layer structure whose volume changes when a temperature exceeds a
predetermined threshold value, a microscopic structure drawing method
that involves emitting a laser beam onto the multi-layer structure to
create a temperature distribution within a beam spot and performing
microscopic recording on a portion of the beam spot having a temperature
higher than the threshold value, an optical disc master, and a mastering
method using the same, where the multi-layer structure includes a
substrate and a transformation layer formed on the substrate, wherein a
volume of a portion of the transformation layer irradiated by a laser
beam changes when the temperature of the portion exceeds a predetermined
temperature. The microscopic structure drawing method includes emitting
the laser beam onto a predetermined region of the transformation layer
and heating the region of the transformation layer irradiated by the
laser beam beyond a predetermined temperature so that the heated region
can undergo a volume change.