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Bohr's Institute for Theoretical Physics
Bohr began holding a lectureship in physics at Copenhagen University in 1913. After taking a small break to teach at another university from 1914-1916, he returned to Copenhagen University to be a professor of theoretical physics. Due to the Polytechnic Institute of Physics lacking sufficient space for Bohr's students, he decided to open his Institute for Theoretical Physics in 1920. Bohr expressed in his inauguration speech the importance of experiments to test theories and to propose new ideas -
Nobel Prize in Physics
Neils Bohr worked to combine Ernest Rutherford's description of the nucleus with Max Planck's early quantum theory to explain what happens inside an atom, this led to develop a picture of atomic structure. In 1922, Bohr received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on atomic structures, this led to a new wave of study eventually leading to what we know now as quantum mechanics. -
Bohr's Complementarity Principal
Bohr continued to work with other scientists such as Werner Heisenberg on quantum mechanics to develop a principle known as Bohr's concept of complementarity. The concept stated that physical properties at an atomic level could be viewed differently depending on the experiment's framework. He applied this philosophically with the belief that evolving concepts of physics deeply affected human perspectives.
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Atoms for Peace Award
Following the end of WWII, Bohr got involved with the Atomic Energy Project calling for peaceful applications of atomic energy. He wrote an "open letter to the United Nations" to work towards solving issues that arose from the development of atomic weapons. Bohr also helped to establish a particle physics research facility called CERN in 1954 and led the Atoms for Peace conference in 1955. In 1957, Bohr received the Atoms for Peace Award for his theories on how to use atomic energy responsibly.