Johann Jakob Balmer
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Summary
Johann Jakob Balmer was born on May 1, 1825[1], in Lausen[2]. He died on March 12, 1898[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], mathematician[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (546 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wolfgottesacker[9]
- Spouse: Q139748422[10]
- Child: Wilhelm Balmer[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
- Field of work: mathematics[13], physics[14]
- Employer: University of Basel[15]
- Educated at: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[16], University of Basel[17], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18]
- Notable work: Balmer's formula[19], Balmer series[20], Balmer jump[21]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Johann Jakob Balmer[24]
- Family name: Balmer[25]
- Given name: Johann Jakob[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Johann Jakob Balmer[27]
- Commons gallery: Johann Jakob Balmer[28]
- Relative: Luc Balmer[29]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Lausen[30], Basel[31]
- Described by source: Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[32]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Jakob Balmer[33]
- Birth name: Johann Jakob Balmer[34]
- Name in native language: Johann Jakob Balmer[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[36]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Jakob Balmer include Balmer series[38], a Hydrogen Line Spectrum[39]; Balmer[40], a lunar crater[41]; and 12755 Balmer[42], an asteroid[43].
Why It Matters
Johann Jakob Balmer has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for him include Balmer series[38], a Hydrogen Line Spectrum[39]; Balmer[40], a lunar crater[41]; and 12755 Balmer[42], an asteroid[43].
FAQs
Where was Johann Jakob Balmer born?
Johann Jakob Balmer's place of birth was Lausen[2].
Where did Johann Jakob Balmer die?
Johann Jakob Balmer died in Basel[4].
Who was Johann Jakob Balmer married to?
Johann Jakob Balmer's spouses include Q139748422[10].
What did Johann Jakob Balmer do for work?
Johann Jakob Balmer worked as a physicist[5], mathematician[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Johann Jakob Balmer go to school?
Johann Jakob Balmer was educated at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[16], University of Basel[17], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].