Johann Jakob Balmer | |
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| Born | 1 May 1825 |
| Died | 12 March 1898 (aged 72) Basel, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Alma mater | University of Basel |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
Johann Jakob Balmer (1 May 1825 – 12 March 1898) was a Swiss mathematician best known for his work in physics, the Balmer series of hydrogen atom.