One of the 'keys' would appear to Professor Fischers' recent works referencing "bacteriorhodopsin".
Which leads to, Halobium, of which can be made,
"...a working optical bistable switch, fabricated in a monolayer by self-assembly, that reliably stores data with 10,000 molecules per bit. The molecule switches in 500 femtoseconds--that's 1/2000 of a nanosecond, and the actual speed of the memory is currently limited by how fast you can steer a laser beam to the correct spot on the memory."
Happily, this would indicate cutting edge optical sciences, & potential startup/IPO's being 'initiated' well into the coming century.;-)
The depth & breadth of MRV's positioning as benefactor of such developments in the realm of optical data/imaging is simply astounding.
An "order of magnitude" in conceptualizing MRV's vast product & R&D reach is again required.
Remember when Professor Fischer & Professor Tsui, (the Nobel prize winner) joined MRV's board. At that time some voiced a vote for more 'marketing orientated' individuals. I think not.
Though it is yet to be seen as to precisely how current shareholders will directly or indirectly participate in the startups growth. The 'initiator' & research/gestation focused model allows for partnering & entrepenuership which provides the economic incentives necessary for each to become a leader in its own right. Independence, co-dependence, interdependence promotes an environment in which those resources necessary for product development & market success are maximized. As the 'original source' for gestating such endeavors, MRV's position as the prime initiator is just beginning to come into focus for investors.
We stand at the dawn of the optical era. One in which Noam's past comments regarding the future 'optical mountain' are given shape in the investor imagination. The 'kairos' or right moment, for fully understanding the implications of such has not happened yet, but we are getting close. We are clamoring around in the foothills, mostly unaware & only occasionally glimpsing the 'optical mountain' shrouded in myst above.
"Lest you think this is some far out distant future research topic, here's an ad from a couple weeks ago by a company in West Germany offering bacteriorhodopsin for sale, listing under applications, ``Optical data processing, optical switches, holography, information processing, nonlinear optics, and light sensors.'"
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