A tribute to Oscar Buneman -- Pioneer of plasma simulation

Journal Article · Mon Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1994 · IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/27.281546· OSTI ID:6734580

Buneman, R; Barker, R J ^[1]; Peratt, A L ^[2]; Brecht, S H ^[3]; Langdon, A B ^[4]; Lewis, H R ^[5]

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1. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Washington, DC (United States)
2. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
3. Berkeley Research Associates, Inc., CA (United States)
4. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States). X-Division
5. Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (United States). Dept. of Physics and Astronomy

Highlights are presented from among the many contributions made by Oscar Buneman to the science, engineering, and mathematics communities. Emphasis is placed not only on ''what'' this pioneer of computational plasma physics contributed but, of equal importance, on ''how'' he made his contributions. Therein lies the difference between technical competence and scientific greatness. The picture which emerges illustrates the open-mindedness, enthusiasm, intellectual/physical stamina, imagination, intellectual integrity, interdisciplinary curiosity, and deep humanity that made this individual unique. As a gentleman and a scholar, he had mastered the art of making cold technical facts ''come to life.'' Oscar Buneman died peacefully at his home near Stanford University on Sunday, January 24th, 1993. The profound influence he has had on many of his colleagues guarantees his immortality.

• OSTI ID: 6734580
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 22:1; ISSN ITPSBD; ISSN 0093-3813
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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