Bjørn Trumpy
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Trumpy 1963 in Copenhagen
Bjørn Trumpy (6 July 1900 – 8 June 1974) was a Norwegian physicist. He was born in Bergen. His research areas covered spectral physics, earth magnetism, cosmic radiation and nuclear physics. Trumpy was the first rector at the University of Bergen, from its establishment in 1948. He was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 1951.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Lærum, Ole Didrik. "Bjørn Trumpy". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Bjørn Trumpy". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
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- 1900 births
- 1974 deaths
- People from Bergen
- Norwegian physicists
- University of Bergen faculty
- Rectors of the University of Bergen
- Norwegian academic biography stubs