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Bohr embraced the revolutionary insights of quantum mechanics and resisted attempts by critics of quantum mechanics to deny its basic characteristics. Bohr argued that insights of quantum mechanics should change fundamental features of the scientific view, and even extend beyond science to all of human knowledge. | Bohr embraced the revolutionary insights of quantum mechanics and resisted attempts by critics of quantum mechanics to deny its basic characteristics. Bohr argued that insights of quantum mechanics should change fundamental features of the scientific view, and even extend beyond science to all of human knowledge. | ||
| − | Specifically, in 1927 Bohrs formulated the "Copenhagen interpretation" of quantum mechanics in collaboration with Werner Heisenberg. Though opposed by main physicists at the time, this is now the most widely followed explanation for puzzling aspects of quantum mechanics. Bohr also helped clarify confusing issues encountered in quantum physics by developing the concept of complementarity. | + | Specifically, in 1927 Bohrs formulated the "Copenhagen interpretation" of quantum mechanics in collaboration with [[Werner Heisenberg]]. Though opposed by main physicists at the time, this is now the most widely followed explanation for puzzling aspects of quantum mechanics. Bohr also helped clarify confusing issues encountered in quantum physics by developing the concept of complementarity. |
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Niels Bohr (1885-1962) was a Danish theoretical physicist who helped develop the theory of quantum mechanics. Early in his career he performed work on the structure of atoms that earned him the Nobel Prize in 1922.
Bohr embraced the revolutionary insights of quantum mechanics and resisted attempts by critics of quantum mechanics to deny its basic characteristics. Bohr argued that insights of quantum mechanics should change fundamental features of the scientific view, and even extend beyond science to all of human knowledge.
Specifically, in 1927 Bohrs formulated the "Copenhagen interpretation" of quantum mechanics in collaboration with Werner Heisenberg. Though opposed by main physicists at the time, this is now the most widely followed explanation for puzzling aspects of quantum mechanics. Bohr also helped clarify confusing issues encountered in quantum physics by developing the concept of complementarity.
