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Chemist no. 31 of 350 · Theoretical/Quantum

Niels Bohr

1885-1962DenmarkNobel Physics 1922

Bohr model of the atom

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The discovery, explained

The Bohr Model of the Atom: Quantised Orbits and the Hydrogen Spectrum

Understand Niels Bohr's 1913 atomic model, quantised orbits, energy and radius formulas, hydrogen spectrum and limitations. JAM, NET, GATE exam points.

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Biography

Niels Bohr: Father of the Quantum Atom

Complete biography of Niels Bohr, the Danish physicist behind the Bohr atom model and the Copenhagen school. Life, Nobel Prize 1922 and lessons for students.

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Academic lineage

Documented doctoral, postdoctoral and teaching links. Dashed chips are teachers outside the 350 chemists listed here.

Teachers
Christian ChristiansendoctoralErnest Rutherfordpostdoc
Students
Harold Ureypostdoc
Family
Aage BohrsonChristian Bohrfather