Neils bohr

Niels Bohr (1885-1962)

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  • Birthdate

    Birthdate
    Neils Bohr was born on October 7, 1885, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His father, Christian Bohr, was a Professor of Physiology at the University of Copenhagen at the time of his birth. His mother, Ellen, née Adler was interested in studying Education.
    Communication. “Niels Bohr's Childhood.” – Niels Bohr Institute - University of Copenhagen, 7 Sept. 2020, http://nbi.ku.dk/english/www/niels/bohr/barndom/.
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    Niels Bohr

  • Copenhagen University

    Copenhagen University
    In 1903 at 18 years old, Niels Bohr started college at the same institute his father was a professor at. Once started at Copenhagen University he had hopes of studying Physics.
    “A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Niels Bohr.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bpbohr.html.

  • Won a prize

    Won a prize
    In 1908, Niels Bohr won a prize for solving the scientific problem of surface tension by means of oscillating fluid jets by the Academy of Sciences. The gold medal he received led to his publication in the Transactions of Royal Society. National Academy of Sciences - http://www.nasonline.org. “All Medals Banner Small.” Awards Home, http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/awards-home.html.
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    Beginning of his work

    While studying under Sir J.J. Thompson in 1911, Niels Bohr had the opportunity to profit from experimental work. In Manchester, his scientific life consisted of his theoretical piece on the absorption of Alpha rays. This was published in 1913 in the Philosophical Magazine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm2C0ovz-3M
    “A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Niels Bohr.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bpbohr.html.
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    Leadership

    1913-1914 Niels Bohr had the opportunity to lead a lectureship in Physics at Copenhagen University. 1914-1916 he had the opportunity again at Victoria University in Manchester. Once back at Copenhagen University he was appointed the Professor of Theoretical Physics in 1916.
    “A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Niels Bohr.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bpbohr.html.

  • Institute for Theoretical Physics

    Institute for Theoretical Physics
    In 1920, Niels Bohr was appointed the head of the Institute for Theoretical Physics until his death.

  • Nobel Prize in Physics

    Nobel Prize in Physics
    In 1922, Niels Bohr was awarded the Nobel prize in Physics for investigating the structure of atoms and the radiation emanating from them.
    “The Nobel Prize in Physics 1922.” NobelPrize.org, https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1922/summary/#:~:text=The%20Nobel%20Prize%20in%20Physics%201922%20was%20awarded%20to%20Niels,the%20radiation%20emanating%20from%20them.%22.

  • Manhattan Project

    Manhattan Project
    After fleeing to Sweden in 1943 due to the German's and Nazis, Niels Bohr worked on the Manhattan Project where he worked with the British Tube Alloys nuclear weapons development team. He was a part of the team that established the atomic bomb. “Niels Bohr.” Atomic Heritage Foundation, 7 Oct. 1885, https://www.atomicheritage.org/profile/niels-bohr#:~:text=Niels%20Bohr%20(1885%2D1962),Alloys%20nuclear%20weapons%20development%20team.

  • Order of the Elephant

    Order of the Elephant
    In 1947, Niels Bohr was one of two scientists ever awarded the highest-ranking honor by Frederick IX of Denmark, the Order of the Elephant.“Danish Highest National Award Order of the Elephant.” EBay, https://www.ebay.com/itm/223617447603.

  • Letter to United Nations

    Letter to United Nations
    In 1950, Niels Bohr sent a letter to the United Nations expressing the free exchange of scientific and technological knowledge due to the invention of atomic weapons. He was hoping for peaceful cooperation between the nations. “Bohr Letter to Un.” Atomic Heritage Foundation, https://www.atomicheritage.org/key-documents/bohr-letter-un.

  • Atoms for Peace Conference

    Atoms for Peace Conference
    In 1955, Niels Bohr organized the first Atoms for Peace Conference in Geneva against Winston Churchills wishes to share scientific and technological advancements with other nations. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bpbohr.html

  • Death

    Death
    Niels Bohr died of a stroke in his home in Copenhagen in 1962.
    “A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Niels Bohr.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bpbohr.html.