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Despite the model's successes, Bohr faced skepticism from peers due to its seemingly ad-hoc nature and lack of a coherent theoretical foundation. Nevertheless, the groundbreaking achievements resulting from Bohr's quantization rules and his ability to explain atomic structure based on experimental data effectively bridged the gap between theoretical and experimental physics.
Conclusion: A Legacy of Innovation
Bohr eventually published his extensive work on atomic theory, which garnered him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922. His accomplishments reinforced the understanding that quantum features applied not just to light but also to matter.