Remembering Carl E. Baum — Tribute to a distinguished scientist

This contribution is a tribute to a career that spanned more than four decades. Dr. Carl E. Baum was a remarkably creative engineer who introduced innumerable new concepts in mathematics, electromagnetic theory, and system design, many of which remain the standards of excellence today. From his earliest designs in electromagnetic pulse (EMP) sensors and simulators to the latest developments in high-power microwave and ultra-wideband antenna and system design, his research has remained ever on the forefront of technology. His advances in EM theory have left an indelible mark and a lasting legacy on the technical world, and have led to much of what we do today in EMP, high-power microwaves (HPM), and target identification (ID). Dr. Baum continued to be a prolific writer and publisher, and has written many technical notes, articles, and books. He was the Editor of the Note Series that has published state-of-the-art research results for the past 40 years. Among other things, he established SUMMA Foundation in 1984, a nonprofit organization that awards grants to deserving young researchers the world over and sponsors short courses, symposia, and the publication of books.