Atom Collection

Northern lights. The Northern Lights are created as electrically charged particles from the Solar wind are pulled in toward the magnetic poles by the Earths magnetic field

E. Rutherford in the Cavendish Laboratory
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937, right) seen in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge University

Niels Bohr, caricature
Niels Bohr (1885-1962). Caricature of the Danish physicist Niels Henrik David Bohr, blowing orbiting electrons out of his pipe. Bohr won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922

Nuclear Fission Artwork
Nuclear fission. Conceptual computer artwork of an atom being split through nuclear, or atomic, fission (splitting). Electrons (orange) can be seen orbiting the nucleus (centre)

Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule F007 / 9894
Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule. Computer model of the secondary structure of immunoglobulin G (IgG). This is the most abundant immunoglobulin and is found in all body fluids

Quantised orbits of the planets
Quantum orbits of the planets. Conceptual computer artwork showing the planets of the solar system on a model of atomic orbitals

Plutonium, atomic model
Plutonium. Schematic Bohr model of a plutonium atom. the 94 electrons (red) are orbiting a central nucleus (not shown) composed of protons and neutrons

Ariel Atom Britain

Atomic structure, artwork
Atomic structure. Computer artwork of electrons orbiting a central nucleus. This is a classical schematic Bohr model of an atom

Electron structure of helium atom
Electron density of a helium atom. This image represents the quantum cloud of electrons surrounding a helium atom. The colours represent the local electric charge density

HIV reverse transcription enzyme. Molecular models of the reverse transcriptase enzyme found in HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus)

Ariel Atom 500

Graphene sheet. Graphene is a planar sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern. Stacked graphene sheets form the common material graphite, used in pencils and industry

2009 Ariel Atom at 2009 Goodwood Festival of speed

Atomium, Atomium Park, Brussels (Bruxelles), Belgium, Europe

Dalis Studio
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) is photographed here with an enlarged photograph of a sea-urchin, suggesting a surrealist pattern to come - in the left foreground

Naval personnel watch H-bomb test, Malden Island
British naval personnel in special protective clothing watch a thermonuclear H-bomb test over Malden Island in the central Pacific Ocean. Date: 1956

Dounreay
The bottom half of the worlds first electricity-producing fast breeder reactor at Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment in Scotland, 14th July 1956

James Chadwick, British physicist C017 / 7111
James Chadwick (1891-1974), British physicist. Educated in Manchester, Chadwicks research under Rutherford was mainly with alpha particles (helium nuclei)

Portrait of physicist Ernest Rutherford, 1917

E. Rutherford and his wife at Trinity College
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) and his wife Mary Newton at Trinity College in Cambridge (1921)

E. Rutherford with his wife and daughter in a boat
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937), considered to be the father of nuclear physics. He identified three types of radiations produced by radioactive decay which he called

Graphene sheet. Graphene is a planar sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern. Stacked graphene sheets form the common material graphite, used in pencils and industry

Evolution of the Universe, artwork
Evolution of the Universe. Computer artwork showing the evolution of the Universe from the Big Bang (far left) 12-15 billion years ago to the present day (far right)

Particle collision. This event takes place in particle accelerators, which are used to accelerate particles (spheres) such as protons to high energies near the speed of light

Bose-Einstein condensate simulation. Computer simulation of vortices forming within a spinning Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). A BEC is a state of matter that can arise at very low temperatures

Oxytocin neurotransmitter molecule. Computer model showing the structure of the neurotransmitter and hormone Oxytocin. Atoms are colour-coded spheres (carbon: dark grey, hydrogen: light grey)

Molecular orbitals. Computer model of a mixture of molecular orbitals. The electrons in molecules can be arranged in different patterns, giving rise to different energies

Quantum computing. Conceptual computer artwork of electronic circuitry contained on spheres, representing parallel processing in a quantum computer

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E. Rutherford with his granddaughter (1931)
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) with his granddaughter Elisabeth Fowler (1931). In 1903, together with F

Leptin, molecular model. This hormone is produced by adipose (fat) tissue. It interacts with receptors in the brains hypothalamus to signal when a person is full

Particle accelerator. Trails (red) of energised particles inside a particle accelerator. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate particles such as protons to near the speed of light

Atomic structure, computer artwork. Schematic representation of the structure of the atom. At the centre of the model is the nucleus, made up of a tightly packed cluster of protons and neutrons

Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer graphic of buckminsterfullerene (C60), a structural form (allotrope) of carbon. The carbon (C) atoms (green spheres)

Nanotube technology, computer artwork
Nanotube technology. Computer artwork of a cylindrical fullerene molecule (carbon nanotube). The hexagonal carbon structure of the nanotube is shown here

Fullerene molecule, computer artwork
Fullerene molecule. Computer artwork of the spherical fullerene molecule C320. Fullerenes are a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Dr J D Cockcroft listening for atomic disintegration
Dr John D Cockcroft listening for sounds indicating atomic disintegration brought about by the bombardment with high-velocity protons of the lithium nucleus

Aurora Borealis, over snow covered coniferous forest at night, Finland, february

The Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

Specimen XII
Amy Louise Baker

Specimen XI
Amy Louise Baker

Specimen X
Amy Louise Baker

Specimen IX
Amy Louise Baker

Specimen VIII
Amy Louise Baker

Specimen VII
Amy Louise Baker

Specimen VI
Amy Louise Baker

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Atom: From Northern Lights to Quantum Leaps" In the ethereal dance of the Northern lights, nature showcases its own version of atomic beauty. Much like these mesmerizing lights, our understanding of atoms has evolved through groundbreaking scientific discoveries. One such milestone occurred in E. Rutherford's Cavendish Laboratory, where he unraveled the atom's structure and introduced us to its nucleus. This pivotal moment paved the way for Niels Bohr's caricatured quantum model, depicting electrons orbiting around a central core. The power within an atom is not limited to theory alone; it manifests itself in nuclear fission artwork that captures both its destructive force and potential energy release. Similarly, Britain's Ariel Atom embodies this dynamism with its sleek design and exhilarating speed. Delving deeper into atomic intricacies reveals Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule F007/9894 - a crucial defender against pathogens within our immune system. Its intricate structure mirrors the complexity hidden within every atom. Just as science progresses, so does technology - exemplified by Ariel Atom 500 and its cutting-edge engineering prowess. It pushes boundaries much like artists who depict atomic structures in captivating artworks or scientists who unveil quantized orbits resembling those found in celestial bodies' paths. Peering into helium atoms' electron structures unveils their unique properties while HIV reverse transcription enzyme sheds light on how viruses manipulate genetic material at an atomic level. Finally, we arrive at 2009 Ariel Atom - embodying innovation and evolution just as our understanding of atoms continues to expand exponentially. From enchanting natural phenomena like Northern lights to pioneering research conducted by brilliant minds like Rutherford and Bohr; from artistic interpretations capturing atomic wonders to technological marvels pushing limits – each hint represents a facet of humanity's ceaseless quest to unravel the enigmatic world of atoms.