Jacob Clay

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Jacob Clay

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Jacob Clay's Degrees

• PhD Philosophy University of Groningen
• Masters Philosophy University of Groningen
• Bachelors Philosophy University of Groningen

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Why Is Jacob Clay Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Jacob Clay was a prominent Dutch physicist who first suggested and provided evidence that cosmic rays are charged particles. Early life Clay was born "Jacob Claij" in Berkhout on 18 January 1882 as the son of Pieter Claij and Neeltje Molenaar. After attending the Erasmiaans Gymnasium, he studied physics at the University of Leiden under Heike Kamerlingh Onnes and Hendrik Antoon Lorentz. After obtaining his Ph.D. degree in 1908 he married Tettje Clay-Jolles with whom he had a son.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Jacob Clay?

Jacob Clay is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Amsterdam
• University of Groningen
• Leiden University