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Niels Henrik David Bohr, a renowned Danish physicist, made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. Collaborating with E

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Niels Henrik David Bohr
NIELS HENRIK DAVID BOHR Danish physicist

Background imageNiels Collection: E. Rutherford together with Niels Bohr

E. Rutherford together with Niels Bohr
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (left) with the Danish physicist Niels Bohr. Their work greatly contributed to improve the understanding of the atomic structure

Background imageNiels Collection: The Lectern - Talerstolen - at Skamlingsbanken, Denmark

The Lectern - Talerstolen - at Skamlingsbanken, Denmark
The Lectern (Talerstolen) at Skamlingsbanken, a large hill located in Vejstrup Parish, Jutland, Denmark, between Kolding and Christiansfeld

Background imageNiels Collection: Altar of the village church St. Niels in Westerland, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Altar of the village church St. Niels in Westerland, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Background imageNiels Collection: Nils, the Rats and the Goose, illustration from The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

Nils, the Rats and the Goose, illustration from The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
XIR157926 Nils, the Rats and the Goose, illustration from The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, written by Selma Lagerlof (1858-1940) 1906-07, 1935 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Rudder

Background imageNiels Collection: Niels Bjerregaard / R. Huggins

Niels Bjerregaard / R. Huggins
Niels Bjerregaard/R.Huggins England V Denmark Basketball 25 November 1998 Date: 25 November 1998

Background imageNiels Collection: A Turkish Warrior, 1843 (?). Creator: Niels Simonsen

A Turkish Warrior, 1843 (?). Creator: Niels Simonsen
A Turkish Warrior, 1843 (?)

Background imageNiels Collection: Crookes, Rontgen and Finsen - Using the Marvellous X-Rays Apparatus, c1925

Crookes, Rontgen and Finsen - Using the Marvellous X-Rays Apparatus, c1925. Niels T. Finsen, (1860-1904). From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 2 by Harold Wheeler

Background imageNiels Collection: Girls of Strimi Island, Denmark, c1922. Artist: Danish Legation

Girls of Strimi Island, Denmark, c1922. Artist: Danish Legation
Girls of Strimi Island, Denmark, c1922. Pictured standing beside the memorial stone of Niels Finsen (1860-1904), the Nobel Prize-winning Danish physician

Background imageNiels Collection: Niels Bohr, Danish physicist, c1922

Niels Bohr, Danish physicist, c1922. Niels Henrik David Bohr (1885-1962) is best known for his work on quantum mechanics and atomic structure

Background imageNiels Collection: Niels Juel (1629-1697). Statue

Niels Juel (1629-1697). Statue
Niels Juel (1629-1697). Dano-Norwegian admiral. Monument. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageNiels Collection: Niels Gade - 4

Niels Gade - 4
NIELS W GADE Danish musical composer with his autograph Date: 1817 - 1890

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Niels W Gade 1863
NIELS WILHELM GADE Danish musician in 1863 Date: 1817 - 1890

Background imageNiels Collection: De Flygende Tallerkener, book cover

De Flygende Tallerkener, book cover
DE FLYGENDE TALLERKENER (literally translated, The Flying Plates), by Niels Meyn, Norwegian science fiction involving flying saucers. Date: 1954

Background imageNiels Collection: Niels Esperson Building, Houston, Texas, USA

Niels Esperson Building, Houston, Texas, USA
Night view of the Niels Esperson Building, Houston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1928

Background imageNiels Collection: NIELS JUEL

NIELS JUEL Danish naval commander Date: 1629 - 1697

Background imageNiels Collection: NIELS BOHR (1885-1962). Danish physicist

NIELS BOHR (1885-1962). Danish physicist. Photographed at the time he won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922

Background imageNiels Collection: NIELS H. ABEL (1802-1829). Norwegian mathematician. Lithograph, 19th century

NIELS H. ABEL (1802-1829). Norwegian mathematician. Lithograph, 19th century

Background imageNiels Collection: NICOLAUS STENO (1638-1686). Also known as Niels Stensen. Danish geologist, anatomist

NICOLAUS STENO (1638-1686). Also known as Niels Stensen. Danish geologist, anatomist, and Roman Catholic bishop. Aquatint, 18th century

Background imageNiels Collection: NIELS HENRIK ABEL (1802-1829). Norwegian mathematician. Lithograph, 19th century

NIELS HENRIK ABEL (1802-1829). Norwegian mathematician. Lithograph, 19th century

Background imageNiels Collection: Danish physicist. Bohrs 1921 onion atom in which the orbits of the electrons surround the nucleus

Danish physicist. Bohrs 1921 onion atom in which the orbits of the electrons surround the nucleus like layers of an
NIELS BOHR (1885-1962). Danish physicist. Bohrs 1921 onion atom in which the orbits of the electrons surround the nucleus like layers of an onion

Background imageNiels Collection: BOHR, Niels Henrik (1885-1962)

BOHR, Niels Henrik (1885-1962). German physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932. Oil on canvas

Background imageNiels Collection: NICOLAUS STENO (1638-1686). Also known as Niels Stensen. Danish geologist, anatomist

NICOLAUS STENO (1638-1686). Also known as Niels Stensen. Danish geologist, anatomist, and Roman Catholic bishop. Aquatint, 18th century

Background imageNiels Collection: Portrait of Niels Bohr

Portrait of Niels Bohr
Potrait of Niels Bohr (1885-1962), Danish physicist and discoverer of electron orbitals. Bohr was educated at the University of Copenhagen, receiving his doctorate in 1911

Background imageNiels Collection: Niels Finsen Portrait

Niels Finsen Portrait
NIELS RYBERG FINSEN Danish medical pioneer who despite his own severe medical problems made important discoveries and received the Nobel Prize in 1903

Background imageNiels Collection: GADE (1817 - 1890)

GADE (1817 - 1890)
NIELS W GADE Danish musician



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Niels Henrik David Bohr, a renowned Danish physicist, made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. Collaborating with E. Rutherford, Niels Bohr developed the famous Bohr model of atomic structure that revolutionized our understanding of atoms. In addition to his scientific achievements, Niels Bohr's legacy extends beyond the realm of physics. The village church St. Niels in Westerland, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany houses an altar dedicated to him as a tribute to his remarkable intellect and accomplishments. It also found inspiration in literature. Selma Lagerlof's book "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" featured an illustration depicting Nils' adventures alongside rats and geese – a captivating tale that captured readers' imaginations since its publication in 1906-07. Beyond science and literature, Niels Simonsen showcased his artistic talent through various works such as "A Turkish Warrior, " created in 1843 (?). This engraving exemplifies Simonsen's ability to capture cultural diversity through art. Denmark holds several notable references related to Niels. The lectern known as Talerstolen at Skamlingsbanken stands tall as a symbol of Danish heritage and history - a place where important speeches were delivered throughout time. Moreover, Denmark witnessed other noteworthy events like the discovery of X-rays by Crookes, Rontgen, and Finsen around c1925; these marvelous apparatuses brought about groundbreaking advancements in medical imaging technology. The enchanting Girls of Strimi Island from Denmark captivated audiences during c1922 when this artwork was created by the Danish Legation artist. It portrays the beauty and innocence found on this picturesque island. Of course, no mention would be complete without highlighting Niels Bohr himself - a brilliant mind who left an indelible mark on physics during c1922 with his pioneering work on atomic theory and quantum mechanics.