Sham S. Misri
Niels Bohr was a Danish physicist. He was one of the
foremost scientists in modern physics. He was professor of theoretical physics
at the University of Copenhagen. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1922 for his
work on atomic structure and the hydrogen atom. Bohr explained that electrons
move in restricted orbits around the atom's nucleus. He explained how the atom
emits and absorbs energy. He combined the quantum theory with this concept of
atomic structure. He was also known for his humorous arguments with Albert
Einstein.
The Bohr–Einstein debates were a series of public disputes
about quantum mechanics between Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr. They were two
of its founders.
An account of them has been written by Bohr in an article
titled "Discussions with Einstein on Problems in Atomic Physics".
Despite their differences of opinion regarding quantum
mechanics, Bohr and Einstein had a mutual admiration that was to last the rest
of their lives. Einstein and Bohr, always led by merciless war on the nature of
quantum theory based on probability.
This anecdote, best describes their relationship:
Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr were out hiking one day when
they came across a bear. Immediately, Niels Borh began to change from his boots
to his running shoes.
“What are you doing Niels?” Exclaimed the surprised
Einstein. “Certainly you cannot outrun a bear!”
Niels Borh replied “No, Albert, I only need to outrun
you...”
Those who accept Einstein settings, talking to Einstein’s
are dressing running shoes. But modern science accepts that the Borh still ran
faster.
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