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Balmer

British  
/ ˈbalmər /

noun

  1. Johann Jakob . 1825–98, Swiss mathematician; discovered (1885) a formula giving the wavelengths of a series of lines in the hydrogen spectrum (the Balmer series )

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In his role, Balmer will co-ordinate intelligence on threats to politicians, advise police forces on the categorisation of anti-democratic crimes, and provide specialist support to officers investigating alleged offenders.

From BBC Apr. 2, 2026

The new findings mark a major step, offering the first model capable of explaining The Cliff's extreme Balmer break.

From Science Daily Nov. 29, 2025

The unusually sharp Balmer break put The Cliff at odds with both of the leading interpretations for the little red dots.

From Science Daily Nov. 29, 2025

Balmer turned himself in on Sunday after police were contacted by a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend.

From Salon Apr. 14, 2025

Dr. Balmer was like him in much more than perhaps any,—in love of books and lonely study, in his general views of divine truth, and in their metaphysical and literary likings, but they differed deeply.

From Spare Hours by Brown, John

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