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Birth
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark -
Graduated from Copenhagen University
Master's and Doctorate in physics -
Atomic Theory
Theory for atom, based on quantum theory, in which energy is transferred in only certain well defined quantities. Electrons move around the nucleus in predefined orbits and when jumping from one orbit to another of lower energy, a light quantum is emitted. His theory could explain why atoms emitted light in fixed wavelengths. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1LDJUu4nko -
"Planetary" atomic model
Released his atomic model that is well known today. The protons and neutrons lie in a dense central region called the nucleus with the electrons orbiting around it, much like the planets orbiting the Sun.
(n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.pas.rochester.edu/~blackman/ast104/bohr.html -
Founded the Institute of Theoretical Physics
Founder of Copenhagen University's Institute of Theoretical Physics, now known as the Niers Bohr Institute. -
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the Atomic Theory.
The Nobel Prize in Physics 1922. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1922/bohr/biographical/ -
Liquid Droplet Theory
Proposed that a liquid drop of an atom would give a good view of the atom's nucleus. -
Death
Died in Copenhagen, Denmark
