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Neils Bohr - Born October 7, 1885 - Died November 18, 1962
Neils Bohr contributed tons of information to the field of physics, nuclear fission, periodic table of elements, and applied philosophy to understand how things happened that couldn't be observed by the naked eye. He went toe to toe with Albert Einstein by debating Quantum Mechanics, publicly. Both him an Einstein are key players in the Scientific advances during the early twentieth century. https://www.britannica.com/video/186824/element-indeterminacy-quantum-mechanics-Niels-Bohr-interpretation -
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Neils Bohr Works
Niels Bohr. The Philosophical Writings of Niels Bohr. Vol. 1. Vol. 1-4, Ox Bow Press, 15 June 1987. Niels Bohr. Essays 1932-1957 on Atomic Physics and Human Knowledge. Woodbright, Conn., Ox Bow Press, 15 June 1987. Neils Bohr. THEORY of SPECTRA and ATOMIC CONSTITUTION : Three Essays (Classic Reprint). Cambridge University Press, 16 June 2011. Neils Bohr. The Structure of the Atom. 11 December 1922.
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Atomic Model
Bohr developed the atomic model to better visualize and explain how electrons move around the nucleus of an atom. He applied this theory to get a better understanding of the different characteristics of the elements within the periodic table of elements. This cased a lot of debate between his friend, Albert Einstein. Einstein on the topic of quantum mechanics, thought more rationally by believing there was a reason for everything as to how the universe operates. Everything has an explanation. -
Nobel Prize
Bohr was awarded the Nobel Prize for contributions in atomic theory and quantum mechanics. Considered a father of modern physics right next to Albert Einstein! He compared atoms to how planets act in the solar system. He was truly a gifted scientist and his discoveries, theories, and works represent that. He further advanced his work by creating a cyclotron to study the isotopes of elements. He applied his philosophy with the application of research and tests. -
Complementarity
Bohr introduced the concept of complementarity. By trying to measure particles and waves he came to conclusion that both cannot be measured simultaneously. It causes a blockade of information because you would be able to gain more for studying both simultaneously vice measuring both separately. You would be able to see how the two interact. This principle applies directly to physics and atoms on a sub atomic scale.