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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items] |
Maximum investment limit in any one financial institution | $ 75,000,000
Investment in single mutual fund | Credit Concentration Risk |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items] |
Threshold percentage | 1.00%

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