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Niels Bohr (1885-1962): contribution to Philosophy of Science
Niels Bohr was born in the age of great minds. Einstein is one of the biggest contributions to Bohr and his ideas. Einstein saw excellence with-in Niel and so does the rest of scientists around the world today. Bohr refined the way quantum physics is viewed today and led research on many discoveries such as Matrix Mechanics in 1925, Wave Mechanics in 1926, Complimentary principle, Theory of the compound nucleus, and even Mechanism of nuclear fusion. -
Niels Bohr(1885-1962) Preface: (1885-1911)
In 1885 Neils was born on October, 7th in a country with-in Denmark called Copenhagen. He was raised by a father who was a successful Physiology professor, which lead to many deep conversations into the Philosophy of science. He grew up with an older sister and a younger brother. They were both about 2 years apart from him, but he became very close with his younger brother Herald. Niels and Herald school Grammelhalm School where Niel Graduated with a Ph.D. in 1911. -
Niels Bohr- 1885-1962: Mid age (1911-1916)
After graduation, Niels took very little time to get his name out there. He traveled to Cambridge to study under JJ Thomson( "The discoverer of the Electron")(877 Mukunda). He quickly pointed out many flaws in Thomson's theory. This brought him to the realization that he needed to discover new mechanics of the atom. This lead to his own "Quantum version" (877 Mukunda). The ideas that were created from this research also paved the way for the laws of spectroscopy. -
Niels Bohr- 1885-1962: Mid age (1911-1916) Part 2
After returning from Cambridge, Niel got married to Margrethe Narlund in 1912. They had seven sons. Bohr was then appointed a professor at the University of Copenhagen from 1912-1916. This did not last long because he decided to return to his research on the Atom. He did accomplish "the trilogy of papers 'On the Constitution of Atoms and Molecules: Parts I, II, III’" while he was a professor in 1913 (880 Mukunda). These papers are the reason Einstein recognized him for his excellence. -
Niels Bohr(1885-1962): Research with Einstein *Video*
Bohr met many great scientists such as Einstein, Sommerfeld, and Ehrenfest. together they Refined the old Quantum Theory that was widely believed from 1900-1920. This research and discoveries lead to the development of the new Quantum mechanics. As a result, Bohr was awarded the Noble Prize in Physics in 1921. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b9UKTbjj7I -
Niels Bohr(1885-1962): Later life debates with Einstein
Neils Bohs' biggest contribution to modern-day science is the result of his debates with Einstein. At the Solvay Conference in 1927 and 1930, Bohr debated with einstein about " Thought experiments" and "the time-energy uncertainty principle"(Mukunda 882). In both instances, Bohr brought up very good counter-arguments. This is also a very good example of how much influence Bohr had and still has in the world of science.