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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 4 MIN

The Quantum Contradiction: Why Niels Bohr’s Model Breaks the Laws of Physics

from Quantum Physics for Kids · host Subatomic Tanvi

Dive into the microscopic world with Subatomic Tanvi as she unpacks the fascinating (and slightly confusing) evolution of the atomic model. In this episode, Tanvi explores the leap from JJ Thomson’s "Plum Pudding" theory to the iconic Bohr Model of 1913, clarifying once and for all that "electron shells" have nothing to do with seashells or turtles. While the Bohr Model revolutionized our understanding of energy levels, Tanvi reveals the catch: it’s technically a "successful failure" that violates Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle and only truly works for hydrogen. Whether you're here for the high-level quantum mechanics or just want to know where to buy some subatomic pudding, this episode perfectly balances scientific history with the quirky contradictions of the quantum realm.

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