Antennas and plasma

The late 1960s and early 1970s was a remarkable period for the satellite communications and atmospheric physics communities in Canada. The first domestic communications satellites were launched into synchronous orbit, and the Alouette series of satellites gave scientists their first look at the ionosphere from above. At that time Prof. K.G. Balmain was just beginning his long and successful tenure with the University of Toronto. He brought to the Electrical Engineering Department not only a unique perspective on the electromagnetics of antennas and plasma, but also some pivotal ideas and ways of thinking about research in these areas. These insights led to a deeper appreciation of both theoretical and experimental research.