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Born
Born in in Copenhagen on October 7, 1885 to a Professor of Physiology at Copenhagen University. He, and his brother (future Professor of Mathematics), grew up in an atmosphere that was beneficial for their intellectual development. (Nobel Prize) -
Gold Medal
Awarded a prize (gold medal) from the Academy of Sciences in Copenhagen due to his experimentation in theoretical investigation of the surface tension by oscillating fluid jets while still a student. (Nobel Prize) -
Bohr's Model of the Atom
During his stay in Cambridge in 1911, he adapted Ernest Rutherford's nuclear structure to Max Planck's quantum theory and created the Bohr Model, which became the most widely accepted model of an atom. (Atomic Heritage) This development would further the understanding of the atom, and lead to much of the atomic advancements experienced over the next several decades. -
Earns the Nobel Prize
Recognition of his work on the structure of atoms came with the award of the Nobel Prize for 1922. (Nobel Prize) -
Development of Quantum Theory
The theory proposes that electrons circle a nucleus in the same classic laws, but subject to limitations of energy and space. The theory also attempted to explain the quantum phenomena. (phys.org) -
Helped Develop the Liquid Drop Theory
He determined a liquid drop provided a good picture of a nucleus, and permitted the understanding of the mechanism of nuclear fission forming the basis of important theoretical studies in the field. (Nobel Prize) -
Writes Open Letter to the United Nation
Following the applications of atomic power as a weapon, and the arms race between the US and USSR, Bohr's devoted his life to a peaceful application of atomic physics and wrote an open letter over his concerns to the United Nations. (Nobel Prize) -
Died
Niels Bohr Died November 18, 1962 in Copenhagen. His contributions to the scientific community are countless as much of his work paved the way to modern scientific principles of physics and chemistry. Not only did his study of the atom and the quantum leap theory help in understanding elements in the periodic table, his development of atomic theory assisted in propelling the world into the Atomic age. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv_KDfg0MiE