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Niels Bohr was born
Bohr was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. -
Niels Bohr Education
Bohr started attending Copenhagen University in 1903, this is where he began studying physics and experimenting. -
Niels Bohr Wins
During his studies at the University, Bohr was awarded by the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences, after experimenting and improving the original theory, he discovered a method for researching water tension. -
Bohr's Studies
After completing his doctorate, Bohr went on to study with J.J. Thomson, who previously discovered the electrons. A year afterward, Bohr also had the opportunity to work with Ernest Rutherford. Rutherford discovered the atomic nucleus. -
Creating a New Model
Even though Rutherford's new atom theory was a step above the original theory, created by J.J. Thomson, Bohr knew that his theory would make the atom unstable. Bohr created a new model, where the electrons would go between energy levels around the nucleus, the level would depend on size and energy. The electrons wouldn't move beyond the fixed orbits. -
Bohr Nobel Prize
After all Bohr's dedication to research and experimenting, in 1922 he earned the Nobel Prize. He was recognized for testing the liquid drop model and uranium isotope. -
Bohr's Idea Today
Bohr's theory of the hydrogen atom is still taught about in schools today. Even though his theory was incorrect and proven wrong, it was a pathway for future success. Bohr's model would be impossible because the electrons didn't have the energy that his model had. Heisenberg discovered the uncertainty of the momentum and energy of an electron. The modern-day atom is based on Heisenberg's theory, but we can certainly contribute a lot of studies thanks to Niels Bohr.
