Background
Jacobs, James Albert was born on April 10, 1913 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of James Ernest and Grace (Gillespie) Jacobs.
Jacobs, James Albert was born on April 10, 1913 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of James Ernest and Grace (Gillespie) Jacobs.
Bachelor of Arts, State University Iowa, 1937, Master of Science, 1940, Doctor of Philosophy, 1941.
Assistant professor physics, director electronics State University Iowa, Iowa City, 1942-1945, then professor physics. Professor physics Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1960-1978, head department physics, 1960-1973.
Member American Physical Society, American Association of University Professors, American Association Physics Teachers, Iowa Academy Sciences, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Phyllis Margaret Moorcroft.