The legacy of Professor Nathan Marcuvitz and the field of leaky waves

Prof. Nathan Marcuvitz was one of the pioneers in the area of modern microwave theory, and his seminal contributions laid the groundwork for much of what we today know as modern microwave theory. One important area of microwave theory that he introduced is the area of leaky waves. Although this subject appeared rather puzzling at first, it is now recognized as an essential part of microwave theory. This presentation will overview the role of leaky waves in microwave theory and other fields, highlighting historical developments along the way.