Niels Bohr: A Pioneer in Quantum Physics

Niels Bohr in his lab at the University of Copenhagen
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Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics
Frank Verstraete and Céline Broeckaert (Macmillan (UK, on sale; US, 10 February 2026))
Niels Bohr, a Danish physicist, is a significant figure in the field of quantum physics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922 for his groundbreaking work on the structure of atoms. Bohr’s research laid the foundation for our understanding of the behavior of particles at the atomic level, revolutionizing the field of physics.
Quantum physics is a complex and vast area of study that has been evolving for over a century. Explaining this intricate subject in a comprehensive yet accessible manner is a challenging task. Frank Verstraete and Céline Broeckaert’s book, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics (And Everyone Needs to Know Something About It)…