A TRIBUTE TO BUNEMAN,OSCAR - PIONEER OF PLASMA SIMULATION

Highlights are presented from among the many contributions made by Osc ar Buneman to the science, engineering, and mathematics communities. E mphasis is placed not only on ''what'' this pioneer of computational p lasma physics contributed but, of equal importance, on ''how'' he made his contributions. Therein lies the difference between technical comp etence and scientific greatness. The picture which emerges illustrates the open-mindedness, enthusiasm, intellectual/physical stamina, imagi nation, intellectual integrity, interdisciplinary curiosity, and deep humanity that made this individual unique. As a gentleman and a schola r, he had mastered the art of making cold technical facts ''come to li fe.'' Oscar Buneman died peacefully at his home near Stanford Universi ty on Sunday, January 24th, 1993. The profound influence he has had on so many of his colleagues guarantees his immortality.