Bohr And Quantum Theory: The Big Idea

Niels Bohr's discoveries in quantum theory led to monumental advances in physics and our understanding of atomic structure. His work won for him the Nobel Prize in 1922. Even today his ideas continue to propel physics towards new discoveries. The implications of quantum theory on mankind's future reach out to the stars and beyond, with seemingly limitless possibilities.

But what is quantum theory? Most of us do not understand even the basics of one of the most significant advances scientists ever made. A whole new field in science, whose ambiguities are still challenging scientists around the world, has been opened up. The key to understanding such complex realities as black holes or the nuclear bomb lies with quantum theory.

This book presents a brilliant snapshot of Bohr's life and work, and gives a clear and accessible explanation of the meaning and importance of his discoveries, and their implications on our lives and our future.