Johann Jakob Balmer
| Johann Jakob Balmer | |
|---|---|
| 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.