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This lecture covers the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, which introduced the concept of quantized orbits and explained the emission and absorption of radiation. It delves into the quantization of energy levels, the calculation of orbit radii and energies, and the explanation of emission spectra. The Bohr model's success in predicting the hydrogen atom's properties and the challenges it faces with multi-electron atoms are discussed. The lecture also touches on the limitations of the Bohr model and the advancements brought by the Schrödinger equation in understanding atomic structure.