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Niels Bohr, An Atomic Philosopher
Reference: "Niels Bohr." The Britannica Guide to the World's Most Influential People, edited by Philip Wolny, et al., Britannica Digital Learning, 1st edition, 2017. Credo Reference, https://search-credoreference-com.ezproxy1.apus.edu/content/entry/ebbwmip/niels_bohr/0. Accessed 17 Nov. 2021. -
1913-1922
Bohr started to build up the periodic table by using his theory on electrons and their properties. He also made many speculations on the nuclei of atoms. In 1922 he was awarded the Nobel Prize along side Einstein for their respective work in quantum physics. Here is a video on the Bohr Model of an atom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXUqWlcZrss -
1930-1939
Bohr continually expanded his thoughts on atoms and started to work on the process of fission (splitting an atom). During this time he used his connections to aid Jewish refuges escape the Nazi regime. -
1943-1945
A secret message was sent by a British Colleague asking for his assistance in the creation of the atomic bomb. He refused, citing he was needed more needed in Denmark. After being warned he was going to be arrested by German officers he and his family escaped to Sweden via boat. He then flew to England to help with the atomic bomb. -
1945
After the Atomic bomb was dropped he was allowed to return home to Denmark where he was praised as a hero for war efforts. After this he sought to bring international laws about nuclear power to prevent them from being misused. -
1946 - End of Life
After the war he pursued an "Open World' for nuclear power. He spoke with nations leaders in an effort to prevent a nuclear arms race. He was unsuccessful and the Cold War happened a couple decades after his passing in 1962.