Famous Family of 4+ Physicists: Help Answer a Question

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The discussion centers on identifying a famous family with four or more physicists. The Bernoulli family is highlighted as a notable example, with several members contributing to both mathematics and physics. The conversation emphasizes the historical significance of the Bernoullis in the scientific community. Participants seek to clarify the contributions of these individuals to the field of physics.

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Sorry for the maybe off-topic question, but I have been asked by a friend:

"Do you know a (famous) family in which four or five physicists were?"

Could you help me in this rather history related question?

Thanks!
 
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The Bernoullis? Many were mathematicians, but some have contributed to physics as well.
http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Indexes/B.html
 

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