Douglas Jones (mathematician) facts for kids

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Douglas Jones (born January 10, 1922 – died November 29, 2013) was a very important British mathematician. He was especially known for his amazing work in the field of electromagnetism. This is the study of how electricity and magnetism work together.

People described him as "one of the most outstanding British mathematicians of his generation." This means he was one of the best mathematicians of his time in Britain.

About Douglas Jones

Douglas Samuel Jones was born on January 10, 1922, in a town called Corby in Northamptonshire, England. He was the oldest of four children in his family.

He went to school at Wolverhampton Grammar School. Later, in 1940, he started studying at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, which is part of Oxford University.

When he wasn't busy with math, Douglas Jones liked to play golf, go for walks, and take photos. He and his wife, Ivy, had two children.

His Career and Discoveries

Working for the Royal Air Force

In 1942, during World War II, Douglas Jones joined the Royal Air Force (RAF). He led a special team that researched equipment for night fighter planes. Their work was very important for helping pilots see better at night.

Because of his excellent work with the RAF, he was given an award called the MBE in 1945. This is a special honor from the British King or Queen.

Becoming a Professor

After the war, Douglas Jones finished his studies at Oxford in 1947. He then became a lecturer at Manchester University. A lecturer is like a teacher at a university.

In 1957, he became a professor of Mathematics at the University of Keele. While he was there, he wrote a very important book called The Theory of Electromagnetism. This book made him a top expert in the field of electromagnetism.

In 1965, he moved to the University of Dundee (which was then part of the University of St Andrews). He became the professor of Applied Mathematics there. He worked at the University of Dundee until he retired in 1992. After he retired, he was given the special title of Emeritus Professor.

Awards and Recognitions

Douglas Jones received many awards and honors for his important work. Here are some of them:

• 1945: He was awarded the MBE.
• 1967: He was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a group of top scientists and thinkers in Scotland.
• 1968: He was also chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group of leading scientists in the United Kingdom.
• He received an Honorary D.Sc (Doctor of Science) degree from the University of Strathclyde.
• He was made an Honorary Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, where he had studied.
• He won the Marconi prize from the Institute of Electrical Engineers.
• He was awarded the van der Pol Gold Medal from the International Union of Radio Science.
• 1973: He received the Keith Prize from the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
• 1987: He was given the Naylor Prize and Lectureship from the London Mathematical Society.

See also

• Article from German language Wikipedia w:de:Douglas Samuel Jones