John David Jackson
- Fermi National Accelerator Lab. (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
John David Jackson, professor emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, whose magisterial textbook Classical Electrodynamics has shaped graduate education for more than a half century, died on 20 May 2016 in Lansing, Michigan. His wide-ranging theoretical work combined fine craftsmanship, intuition born of meticulous scholarship, engagement with experiment, and respect for practical matters. He was a wise counselor and a tireless advocate for human rights and academic freedom.
- Research Organization:
- Fermi National Accelerator Lab. (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP) (SC-25)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC02-07CH11359
- OSTI ID:
- 1469009
- Alternate ID(s):
- OSTI ID: 1462247
- Report Number(s):
- FERMILAB--PUB-16-774-T; 1653385
- Journal Information:
- Physics Today, Journal Name: Physics Today Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 69; ISSN 0031-9228
- Publisher:
- American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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