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Professor Bimla Buti, affectionately known as Buti Ji to our generation, embarked on her research career in plasma physics in the late 1950s, a period when the field was still in its infancy. Previously referred to as the ‘physics of electrical discharges’, plasma physics was undergoing a transformative evolution, with foundational concepts being developed by esteemed pioneers. It was during this pivotal phase that Prof. Buti fearlessly chose to delve into this uncharted realm, making several seminal contributions along the way. One of her notable achievements is in the area of relativistic effects on plasma waves, where she has made a fundamental contribution by estimating the dam** rate of relativistic plasma waves due to finite temperature effects. This is a significant endeavor that holds particular relevance in the realm of plasma-based particle accelerators today. Professor Buti’s enduring dedication to her work continues to serve as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring physicists, captivating them not only with her scholarly contributions but also with her remarkable persona.
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The authors would like to thank P I John, A Ghatak, and N Venkatramani (a close relative of Buti) for providing input for this article. Amita Das would like to acknowledge support from J C Bose fellowship grant JCB/000055/2017.
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Amita Das is a faculty member in the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Her research interests cover areas such as laser-plasma interaction, turbulent & nonlinear phenomena, and strongly coupled & exotic plasmas.
Sudip Sengupta is a plasma physicist working at the Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar. He works on the theory and simulation of nonlinear plasma waves.
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Das, A., Sengupta, S. Reminiscing Bimla Buti. Reson 29, 889–898 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-024-0889-4
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