Bohr's relatives released old letters

Thread starter Entropia
Start date Jul 6, 2003

In summary, Bohr's relatives have recently released previously undisclosed letters written by the physicist and his family. These letters provide insight into Bohr's personal life and relationships, as well as scientific discussions and discoveries. The letters were released after the death of Bohr and his family members and may contain information about personal matters, scientific discoveries, and the social and political climate of the time period. They are now available to the public, either in a museum or archive, or through a digital archive or database.

Jul 6, 2003

Entropia

Last year, I think, Bohr's relatives released old letters between him and Heisenberg that put an end to the mystery behind their... "meeting" during ww2 (the play "copenhagen" is based on this). Does anybody know where I can find the documents online?

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Jul 6, 2003

Entropia

nevermind, found it.

http://www.nbi.dk/NBA/papers/introduction.htm

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1. What is the significance of "Bohr's relatives released old letters"?

Bohr's relatives released old letters refers to the release of previously undisclosed letters written by the famous physicist Niels Bohr and his family. These letters provide insight into Bohr's personal life and relationships, and may also contain scientific discussions and discoveries.

2. Who are the relatives that released the letters?

The relatives who released the letters are members of Niels Bohr's family, most likely his descendants. They have ownership of the letters and have chosen to make them publicly available.

3. When were the letters released?

The exact date of the release of the letters is not specified, but it is likely that they were released after the death of Bohr and his family members. Many historical documents and letters are often released after a certain amount of time has passed since the author's death.

4. What information can be found in the letters?

The letters may contain personal and family matters, as well as scientific discussions and discoveries made by Niels Bohr and his colleagues. They may also provide insight into the social and political climate of the time period in which they were written.

5. Are the letters available to the public?

Yes, the letters have been released to the public and are available for viewing. They may be housed in a museum or archive, or may be available online through a digital archive or database.