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Birth of Niels Bohr
Born on October 7, 1885 to Christian Bohr, Professor of Physiology at Copenhagen University, and Ellen in Copenhagen, Denmark. -
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The Life and Scientific Contributions of Niels Bohr
Niels Bohr spent his career on his proposed theory on discoveries of the electron and radioactivity. He proposed the theory for the hydrogen atom based on quantum theory that energy is transferred in specific defined quantities. His theory explained why atoms emitted light in fixed wave lengths. -
Education
Entered Copenhagen University and completed his Masters in 1909 and Doctorate in 1911 -
Marriage to Margrethe Nørlund
Together they had 6 sons, 4 that survived to adulthood. Each of his sons became well known in their professions.
Hans (M.D)
Erik (Chemical Engineer)
Aage (Ph.D. Theoretical Physicist)
Ernest (Lawyer) -
Bohr Atomic Model
The image is visual representation of the Bohr Model -
Appointment to Copenhagen University
Appointed Professor of Theoretical Physics from 1920 until his death in 1962 -
Nobel Prize Winner
In recognition for his work and contribution on the study of the structure of atoms -
U.S. Atoms for Peace Award
Bohr was awarded this due to his successful development or application of peaceful nuclear technology. -
Death of Niels Bohr
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Citations
The Noble Prize in Physics 1922. (n.d.) retrieved from https://www.nobleprize.org/prizes/physics/1922/Bohr/biographical/
