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University of Chicago Department of Physics in 2024-2026 reads as a 22-PI network with 8 internal PI collaborations. The dominant subject mix is Physics and Astronomy as the leading field (46% of slots across 18 PIs; 18 labels), Astronomy and Astrophysics as the leading subfield (13% of slots across 7 PIs; 7 labels), and Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena as the leading topic (5% of slots across 3 PIs; 3 labels). That is of concern for a 22-PI roster; the strongest pairings may be carrying much of the visible collaboration. The leading PI names are D. D. Awschalom (6.8 weighted works; Quantum and electron transport phenomena, Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research). The most visible ties are Margaret L. Gardel and Vincenzo Vitelli (2 shared works, weight 1.1). The leading breakdown groups are group 1 with 8 PIs, 8 internal connections, weight 5.9, around Condensed Matter Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, led by Vincenzo Vitelli, Chloe W. Lindeman, Heinrich M. Jaeger.