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Trinh Xuan Thuan

b. 1948

Vietnamese-American astrophysicist

Astrophysicist University teacher Writer
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About Trinh Xuan Thuan

Born 1948. Trinh Xuan Thuan is a Vietnamese and American astrophysicist, university teacher and writer, known for Galaxy formation and evolution.

Books for general readers

1992. Le destin de l'univers : Le big bang, et après, collection « Découvertes Gallimard » (nº 151), série Sciences et techniques. Paris: Éditions Gallimard.

1993. UK edition – The Changing Universe: Big Bang and After, 'New Horizons' series. London: Thames & Hudson.

1993. US edition – The Birth of the Universe: The Big Bang and After, "Abrams Discoveries" series. New York: Harry N. Abrams.

1994. The Secret Melody.

2000. Chaos and Harmony.

2001. The Quantum and the Lotus. (with Matthieu Ricard)

2008. Voyage au cœur de la lumière, collection « Découvertes Gallimard » (nº 527), série Sciences et techniques. Paris: Éditions Gallimard.

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Important facts

Born
20 August 1948, Hanoi
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Astrophysicist, university teacher, writer
Nationality
Vietnam, United States
Known for
Galaxy formation and evolution
Education
California Institute of Technology, Princeton University
Employers
University of Virginia
Awards
Prix mondial Cino Del Duca; Kalinga Prize; Prix littéraire de l'Asie; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Trịnh Xuân Thuận, Trinh X. Thuan, Trinh Thuan, T. X. Thuan, T X Thuan, T.X. Thuan
moreTX Thuan, T. Thuan

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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Trinh Xuan Thuan's

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1908 – 1970
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1908 – 1987
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1908 – 1974
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Geologist
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1908 – 1989
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Trinh Xuan Thuan?

Vietnamese-American astrophysicist

When was Trinh Xuan Thuan born?

Trinh Xuan Thuan was born on 20 August 1948 in Hanoi.

What is Trinh Xuan Thuan's occupation?

Trinh Xuan Thuan is an astrophysicist, university teacher and writer.

What is Trinh Xuan Thuan known for?

Trinh Xuan Thuan is known for Galaxy formation and evolution.

What nationality is Trinh Xuan Thuan?

Trinh Xuan Thuan is Vietnamese and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Trinh Xuan Thuan

· Wikidata: Q348235

· DBpedia: Trinh Xuan Thuan

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