On this day in 1912, Nobel Prize laureate Niels Bohr married Margrethe Nørlund. Their partnership would extend into Bohr's work as he often wrote papers through dictation, which Margrethe would type up for him.
One of their sons, Aage Bohr, would go on to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics, just like his father. Niels received the 1922 physics prize for his model of the structure of the atom, and Aage Bohr was awarded the 1975 physics prize for work on the structure of the atomic nucleus.
One of their sons, Aage Bohr, would go on to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics, just like his father. Niels received the 1922 physics prize for his model of the structure of the atom, and Aage Bohr was awarded the 1975 physics prize for work on the structure of the atomic nucleus.
Their union was not only personal but also professional, as Margrethe became a valuable collaborator for Niels Bohr. Being a highly educated woman, she transcribed the papers he dictated, allowing him to better concentrate on scientific research.
Niels Bohr is known for his atomic model, called "Bohr's atomic model", which he presented in 1913. This revolutionary model described electrons orbiting the nucleus of the atom in quantized orbits. For this groundbreaking discovery, Niels Bohr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922.
The scientific collaboration between Niels and Margrethe Bohr had a significant influence on their family. Their son, Aage Bohr, followed in his father's footsteps and became an eminent theoretical physicist. Aage was also awarded the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physics, along with Ben Mottelson and James Rainwater, for their work on the structure of the atomic nucleus and for introducing methods of interpreting the structure of nuclear particles.
Hence, the Bohr family has left a remarkable legacy in the history of physics, with two Nobel Prizes in Physics awarded in two successive generations, testifying to the profound influence of their research and dedication in the field of science.
Niels Bohr is known for his atomic model, called "Bohr's atomic model", which he presented in 1913. This revolutionary model described electrons orbiting the nucleus of the atom in quantized orbits. For this groundbreaking discovery, Niels Bohr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922.
The scientific collaboration between Niels and Margrethe Bohr had a significant influence on their family. Their son, Aage Bohr, followed in his father's footsteps and became an eminent theoretical physicist. Aage was also awarded the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physics, along with Ben Mottelson and James Rainwater, for their work on the structure of the atomic nucleus and for introducing methods of interpreting the structure of nuclear particles.
Hence, the Bohr family has left a remarkable legacy in the history of physics, with two Nobel Prizes in Physics awarded in two successive generations, testifying to the profound influence of their research and dedication in the field of science.
2 Replies on Luigi Napolitano’s comment
Jane Renó Jane Renó Thank you for your insightful comment!
You're right, in the past, many women were often overshadowed by their husbands and lacked the recognition they deserved. It's crucial to acknowledge and learn from history to ensure progress and equality. Your perspective is very valid and appreciated!
You're right, in the past, many women were often overshadowed by their husbands and lacked the recognition they deserved. It's crucial to acknowledge and learn from history to ensure progress and equality. Your perspective is very valid and appreciated!
Awesome story , it's great moment for this family to receive Nobel Prize @ Son and Father .( Just like Madam Curie Family)
Kudos to such wonderful family and their passion for Science and Research .
Since Late 18 th to early Twentieth century, Europe and Western culture established a HEALTHY SYSTEM of Innovation,Research and PATENTS ECO SYSTEM, this is Totally missing in Asea and South Asea .
Kudos to such wonderful family and their passion for Science and Research .
Since Late 18 th to early Twentieth century, Europe and Western culture established a HEALTHY SYSTEM of Innovation,Research and PATENTS ECO SYSTEM, this is Totally missing in Asea and South Asea .
2 Replies on Dinesh Shukla’s comment
@DineshShukla (2/2) But as a whole, both the Wests devised great ways for bringing their research to fruition with robust systems.
I just happen to like America more from constitutional standpoint, historical reasons as in even Swami Vivekananda was given a chance to voice his opinion when India wasn't independent and also legally immigrated here and earned citizenship.
I just happen to like America more from constitutional standpoint, historical reasons as in even Swami Vivekananda was given a chance to voice his opinion when India wasn't independent and also legally immigrated here and earned citizenship.
Congratulations
like Father, like Son
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Geniality in the genes!
If you ask students "today" in secondary schools to draw the atomic model on a blackboard, you still get the picture of a planet with a moon circling around it, as if there hadn't been 100 years of research since then.
Isn't it strange what Niels Bohr did?
Isn't it strange what Niels Bohr did?
No one discovered anything good unless they had good collaboration or a partner to help open new ways of thinking.
Love this !
Dr. Aurel
Dr. Aurel
Bohr's model is incorrect, but it helped us as high school students to look inside the atoms and for that he deserves the Noble prize.
Amazing services Bohr family in physics phenominal father and son Niels and Aage Bohr Nobel Laureates
Very proud of Niels and Aage Bohr. Great scientists
Wonderful
