Niels Bohr

Niels Bohr is primarily known for his pioneering work in the field of atomic theory. Born on October 7th, 1885, in Copenhagen. His father Christian Bohr, a famous physiologist and mother, Ellen, recognized his great abilities and special gifts early in life that they provided Niels with the best education possible. After graduating High school first in his class, Bohr studied at the University of Copenhagen in1903. Bohr won a gold medal from the Royal Danish …

…from one orbit to another. The atom will be completely stable in the state with the smallest orbit, since there is no orbit of lower energy into which the electron can jump. Also helping establish this theory Bohr used Planck's constant to use a formula for the energy levels of the hydrogen atom. Bohr explained how electrons could jump from one orbit to another only by emitting or absorbing energy in fixed quanta. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**