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Neils Bohr was born on October 7, 1885, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His father, Christian Bohr, was a Professor of Physiology at the University of Copenhagen at the time of his birth. His mother, Ellen, née Adler was interested in studying Education.
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In 1903 at 18 years old, Niels Bohr started college at the same institute his father was a professor at. Once started at Copenhagen University he had hopes of studying Physics.
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In 1908, Niels Bohr won a prize for solving the scientific problem of surface tension by means of oscillating fluid jets by the Academy of Sciences. The gold medal he received led to his publication in the Transactions of Royal Society. National Academy of Sciences - http://www.nasonline.org. “All Medals Banner Small.” Awards Home, http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/awards-home.html. -
While studying under Sir J.J. Thompson in 1911, Niels Bohr had the opportunity to profit from experimental work. In Manchester, his scientific life consisted of his theoretical piece on the absorption of Alpha rays. This was published in 1913 in the Philosophical Magazine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm2C0ovz-3M
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1913-1914 Niels Bohr had the opportunity to lead a lectureship in Physics at Copenhagen University. 1914-1916 he had the opportunity again at Victoria University in Manchester. Once back at Copenhagen University he was appointed the Professor of Theoretical Physics in 1916.
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In 1920, Niels Bohr was appointed the head of the Institute for Theoretical Physics until his death. -
In 1922, Niels Bohr was awarded the Nobel prize in Physics for investigating the structure of atoms and the radiation emanating from them.
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After fleeing to Sweden in 1943 due to the German's and Nazis, Niels Bohr worked on the Manhattan Project where he worked with the British Tube Alloys nuclear weapons development team. He was a part of the team that established the atomic bomb. “Niels Bohr.” Atomic Heritage Foundation, 7 Oct. 1885, https://www.atomicheritage.org/profile/niels-bohr#:~:text=Niels%20Bohr%20(1885%2D1962),Alloys%20nuclear%20weapons%20development%20team. -
In 1947, Niels Bohr was one of two scientists ever awarded the highest-ranking honor by Frederick IX of Denmark, the Order of the Elephant.“Danish Highest National Award Order of the Elephant.” EBay, https://www.ebay.com/itm/223617447603. -
In 1950, Niels Bohr sent a letter to the United Nations expressing the free exchange of scientific and technological knowledge due to the invention of atomic weapons. He was hoping for peaceful cooperation between the nations. “Bohr Letter to Un.” Atomic Heritage Foundation, https://www.atomicheritage.org/key-documents/bohr-letter-un. -
In 1955, Niels Bohr organized the first Atoms for Peace Conference in Geneva against Winston Churchills wishes to share scientific and technological advancements with other nations. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bpbohr.html -
Niels Bohr died of a stroke in his home in Copenhagen in 1962.
“A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Niels Bohr.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bpbohr.html.