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| George L. Clark, Ph. D. |
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| Dr. Clark is a retired research scientist in the field of lasers and optics. His research included conceptual design of optical communication systems, optical radar systems, and many kinds of imaging systems. He has been successful in using computer technology to solve several difficult imaging problems, such as imaging through the distortion of a turbulent atmosphere, imaging of space objects with large arrays of separate and un-phased collectors, and imaging from space using large, optically imperfect mirrors. In seemingly impossible imaging problems, he has been able to retrieve excellent images from the nearly chaotic data by the use of computer power. Since retiring in 1991, Dr. Clark has turned his talents to the subject of redistricting, a problem considered intractable by many mathematicians. One expert calculated that a computer examining a million districts per second, and starting fifteen billion years ago at the beginning of the universe, would still not have finished looking at all the possible redistricting plans for California. Fortunately, the number of legal district maps is much smaller, and the problem can be solved in a reasonable length of time, even on a desk-top computer. To see an example of the result, click on "Fair Voting Districts." For More Information, Contact: George L. Clark, Ph.D. glcsr@aol.com |
