{TAIL ~ The surface side reproduction type optical recording medium} 4, wherein the refractive index of the dielectric layer decreases stepwisely or continuously toward {HEAD ~ the medium surface} 
{ TAIL ~ The surface side reproduction type optical recording medium } 4 , wherein the refractive index of the dielectric layer decreases stepwisely or continuously toward { HEAD ~ the medium surface }
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