Herbert Jehle

Herbert Jehle (1907–1983) was a distinguished physicist and pacifist, serving as a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at George Washington University (1959–1972). His academic career spanned institutions like Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Nebraska, where he held roles as Assistant and Full Professor. A polymath, he contributed to theoretical physics, biophysics, and astrophysics, notably exploring neutrino mass, DNA replication mechanisms, and covariant field equations. His work was supported by NIH and NSF grants, and he collaborated with figures like Linus Pauling and Richard Feynman.

Education: Earned a Diplom Ingenieur (1930) and Doctor Ingenieur (1933) in Stuttgart and Berlin, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Cambridge University (1933–1934). Later, he held research roles at Southampton University, Brussels, and Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study.

Research interests centered on molecular forces, quantum calculations, and the topology of flux strings in particle fields. He pioneered models for planetary body accumulation and applied physics to biological systems. His pacifism led to internment in Nazi camps during WWII; he later became a vocal advocate for peace, joining organizations like the American Friends Service Committee and SANE.

Awards include Fellowship in the American Physical Society (1956). Post-retirement, he consulted at the National Cancer Institute and remained active in global peace initiatives until his death in 1983.