How Niels Bohr created the quantum atom

Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code JKzero for an extra 4 months free at https://surfshark.deals/jkzero Presentation of the development of Niels Bohr atomic model, which introduced quantum physics for matter. Bohr's atomic model introduced quantized electron orbits, providing a groundbreaking explanation for atomic spectra and electron behavior. This pivotal model laid the foundation for modern quantum mechanics and significantly advanced our understanding of atomic structure. [Errata] 4:07 there is a factor 1/4 missing that carries over, but barely changes the result. Thanks to ‪@kidyfidel‬ for pointing this out 15:41 Johann Balmer was Swiss, not German [Related videos] Playlist video series on Quantum Physics    • Quantum Mechanics   [Affiliate links (may earn a commission)] ∘ R. Rhodes, "The Making of the Atomic Bomb" https://amzn.to/49ti6kX [References] ∘ H. Geiger and E. Marsden, On a diffuse reflection of the α-particles, Proc. R. Soc. Lond. A82495 (1909) https://royalsocietypublishing.org/do... ∘ E. Rutherford, The scattering of α and β particles by matter and the structure of the atom, London Edinburgh Philos. Mag. & J. Sci. Series 6. 21 (125): 669 (1911) https://archive.org/details/londonedi... ∘ N. Bohr, On the constitution of atoms and molecules, London Edinburgh Philos. Mag. & J. Sci. 26, 151: 1 (1913) ∘ J.W. Nicholson, The spectrum of Nebulium, MNRAS 72, 1, 49 (1911) https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/72.1.49 ∘ J.W. Nicholson, The Constitution of the Solar Corona. II, MNRAS 72, 667 (1912)https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/72.8.677 [Credits] Ernest Rutherford, public domain Rutherford atom animation, by G. Creador under CC BY 3.0 Fifth Solvay Conference, by Benjamin Couprie, AIP Geiger counter by T. Vickers, public domain Geiger counter sound, free use via Pixabay Rutherford scattering, by S. Raphael, public domain Thomson's atom, by Valkurare under CC BY-SA 4.0 Rutherford scattering, public domain HMS Valiant battleship, public domain Geiger-Marsden experiment expectation and result, by Kurzon under CC BY 3.0 Solar system, by Orrery under CC BY-SA 4.0 James C. Maxwell, Engraved by G. J. Stodart, AIP Radio towers on Sandia Peak NM, by G.E. Johnson under CC BY 4.0 People playing football, by T.Miroshnichenko free use via Pexels https://www.pexels.com/video/people-p... Harald and Niels Bohr, Niels Bohr Institute Danish football team in 1908 Olympic Games at London, public domain Mountain view from plane window, by A. Akpolat, free use via Pexels https://www.pexels.com/video/mountain... Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University, AIP Physics Laboratory, University of Manchester First Solvay Conference 1911, by Benjamin Couprie, public domain Periodic table, by P.Tankilevitch in Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/periodic... Hydrogen orbitals, by C. Barraco as free license Periodic table, by ExplorersInternational, free use John W. Nicholson, AIP Spectral lines, by Sassospicco/Jhausauer, public domain Fraunhofer's original spectrum, by J. Fraunhofer under CC BY-SA 4.0 Spectra of the fixed stars and nebulae compared with the sun-spectrum, by Dodd, Mead and Company, public domain Johann Balmer, public domain Johannes Rydberg, by P. Bagge, public domain Absorption spectrum, by Almuazi under CC BY-SA 4.0 Visible Balmer series, by MikeRun under CC BY-SA 4.0 Bohr atom animation, by Kurzon under CC BY-SA 3.0 Paul Langevin, by H. Manuel under CC BY 4.0 Maurice de Broglie, by M. Baschet, public domain Bohr atom animation, by Kurzon under CC BY-SA 3.0 Hydrogen atom Balmer series, by MikeRun under CC BY-SA 4.0 Mathematical equations, by Wallpapers.com under CC BY 2.0. Maurice de Broglie in his laboratory, by Bonney under CC BY 4.0 Maurice de Broglie, by Studio Harcourt under CC BY-SA 4.0 Drawing of Louis de Broglie, by C.S. Hauschka, AIP Louis de Broglie, public domain AIP: American Institute of Physics, Emilio Segrè Visual Archives CC BY 2.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... CC BY-SA 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...