Definitions for bohr theory
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Bohr′ the`ory(n.)
a quantum theory in which electrons move around an atomic nucleus in distinct circular orbits corresponding to quantized energy levels.
Category: Physics
Origin of Bohr theory:
1920–25; after N. Bohr
Princeton's WordNet
Bohr theory(noun)
(physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only be in certain stationary energy states and light is emitted when electrons jump from one energy state to another
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