James R. Wait: An Electromagnetics Scholar, A Gentleman, and A Man of Many Quests

摘要

James Wait was a pioneer in electromagnetic methods in geophysical exploration and wave propagation. In his career, he published more than 860 papers and wrote 8 books on subjects ranging from geo-electromagnetism to lightning. He left an undeniable mark on every subject he has tackled, and his work on layered media, propagation along thin wires and induced polarization are seminal and widely cited throughout the world.