01957 a2200289 4500 11546 IN-BhIIT 20260901110203.0 260901b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9780198819264 (paperback) IN-BhIIT eng 925.3 HEI/N Heilbron, J. L. author 28518 Niels Bohr : a very short introduction / J. L. Heilbron. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2020. xxii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. Very short introductions ; v. 627 Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-124), further reading (pages 125-126), and index. Prologue -- 1. A richly furnished mind -- 2. Productive ambiguity -- 3. Magic wand -- 4. Enthusiastic resignation -- 5. The Institute -- 6. Elder statesman -- References -- Further reading -- Index. Niels Bohr: A Very Short Introduction: This book provides a concise biography of Niels Bohr, one of the most influential physicists of the twentieth century and a pioneer of quantum theory. J. L. Heilbron discusses Bohr's early life, scientific education, groundbreaking work on the structure of the atom, quantum theory, and complementarity, as well as his relationships with scientists such as Albert Einstein, Max Planck, and Werner Heisenberg. The book also explores Bohr's role in establishing the Institute for Theoretical Physics in Copenhagen, his contribution to international scientific cooperation, and his activities as a statesman and Danish cultural figure. Beyond his scientific achievements, it examines Bohr's interests in philosophy, humanism, and the broader social and ethical implications of science. Physicists Denmark Biography. 28519 Physics History 28236 Quantum theory History. 28520 Atomic physics History 28521 GEN 15713 15713 0 0 ddc 0 0 GEN CLIITBBS CLIITBBS PR 2026-08-25 46 262.50 0 925.3 HEI/N 11546 2026-08-25 00:00:00 350.00 2026-08-25 GEN