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Birth and Early Life
Niels Bohr was born in Copenhagen on the seventh of October 1885, and he met his end on November 18, 1962. He was the middle child of three, and his father was well-known in physiology, being nominated for the Nobel Prize twice. He was preexposed to success and brilliance at an early age, following in the footsteps of his mother, who was in the field of education, and his father, who was a distinguished physiologist. -
Doctorate in Physics
In 1911, Bohr received his Doctorate degree in physics, after only receiving his masters two years earlier. This is a big feat because it usually takes 3-7 years, you can only imagine how brilliant this man is. Even before he received his doctorate, he was achieving greatness. He was published in the Transactions of the Royal Society in 1908, after experimenting with and investigating oscillating fluid jets. -
Bohr Model
Perhaps Bohr's greatest achievement is the Bohr model. This is a basic structure that scientists use to base their theories. It helped in understanding the atomic structure of the elements on the periodic table, among many other scientific advancements.
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Nuclear Physics
In the 1930,s Bohr discovered that his work could also lead to Nuclear energy/fission. After gaining support, he was able to start the process of building a type of particle accelerator in the U.S.
While in the U.S. in 1939, the race for nuclear fission began, and he did not want to participate in the creation of such a deadly weapon. He even went as far as to try and defer them from the discovery of a deadly weapon.
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Death and Legacy
Niels Bohr passed away on the 18th day of November 1962. To this day, his legacy lives on in the institute that he founded, the Niels Bohr Institute, founded in 1921. Here, many aspiring physicists can learn about a broad range of physics. He left behind many contributions to the scientific community, ranging from the Bohr Model to his design and contributions to the Nuclear race.