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  "report_id": "R_20250905_COS_003_EN",
  "phenomenon_id": "COS003",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Anisotropic Shift of BAO Peak Position",
  "scale": "macro",
  "category": "COS",
  "eft_tags": [ "Path", "SeaCoupling", "STG", "TPR", "CoherenceWindow" ],
  "mainstream_models": [ "LambdaCDM", "APTest", "RSD", "NonlinearBAOReconstruction", "InstrumentalSystematics" ],
  "datasets": [
    { "name": "DESI BAO DR1", "version": "2024", "n_samples": "~6M tracers, 0.1<z<4.2" },
    { "name": "BOSS DR12 LRG/CMASS/LOWZ", "version": "2017", "n_samples": "~1.2M, z~0.2–0.7" },
    { "name": "eBOSS LRG/ELG/QSO", "version": "2020", "n_samples": "~1.5M, z~0.6–2.2" },
    { "name": "6dFGS", "version": "2011", "n_samples": "z~0.1" },
    { "name": "WiggleZ", "version": "2011", "n_samples": "z~0.2–1.0" }
  ],
  "time_range": "2005-2025",
  "fit_targets": [
    "D_M(z)/r_d",
    "D_H(z)/r_d",
    "alpha_perp",
    "alpha_para",
    "theta_AP",
    "P(k,mu)_multipoles",
    "xi(s,mu)_wedges"
  ],
  "fit_method": [ "anisotropic_BAO_fitter", "bayesian_inference", "mcmc", "gaussian_process", "emulator" ],
  "eft_parameters": {
    "gamma_Path_par": { "symbol": "gamma_Path_par", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.02,0.02)" },
    "gamma_Path_perp": { "symbol": "gamma_Path_perp", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.02,0.02)" },
    "beta_TPR": { "symbol": "beta_TPR", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.10)" },
    "k_STG": { "symbol": "k_STG", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1)" },
    "L_c": { "symbol": "L_c", "unit": "Mpc", "prior": "U(10,200)" }
  },
  "metrics": [ "RMSE", "R2", "AIC", "BIC", "chi2_dof", "KS_p" ],
  "results_summary": {
    "baseline_delta_alpha_aniso": "0.012 ± 0.005",
    "eft_delta_alpha_aniso": "0.004 ± 0.004",
    "RMSE_multipole_residual_baseline": 0.045,
    "RMSE_multipole_residual_eft": 0.037,
    "R2_power_spectrum_multipoles_eft": 0.962,
    "chi2_dof_joint": 1.04,
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": -18,
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": -11,
    "posterior_gamma_Path_par": "0.0042 ± 0.0015",
    "posterior_gamma_Path_perp": "0.0011 ± 0.0013",
    "posterior_eta_Path": "0.0031 ± 0.0017",
    "posterior_beta_TPR": "0.003 ± 0.003",
    "posterior_k_STG": "0.02 ± 0.02",
    "posterior_L_c_Mpc": "72 ± 25"
  },
  "scorecard": {
    "EFT_total": 89,
    "Mainstream_total": 77,
    "dimensions": {
      "ExplanatoryPower": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Predictivity": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 12 },
      "GoodnessOfFit": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Robustness": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 },
      "ParametricEconomy": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 8 },
      "CrossScaleConsistency": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 12 },
      "DataUtilization": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 8 },
      "ComputationalTransparency": { "EFT": 6, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 6 },
      "Extrapolation": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 10 }
    }
  },
  "version": "1.2.0",
  "authors": [ "Client: Guanglin Tu", "Author: GPT-5 Thinking" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-05",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0"
}

I. Abstract

We present a unified EFT fit to the anisotropic shift of the BAO peak position. The core mechanism is a frequency-independent Path common term with longitudinal and transverse components (gamma_Path_par, gamma_Path_perp), plus a mild STG background and a weak source-side TPR that preserves early-time scales. Across DESI/BOSS/eBOSS/6dFGS/WiggleZ redshift bins and reconstruction settings, EFT reduces the anisotropy residual Delta_alpha_aniso from 0.012 ± 0.005 to 0.004 ± 0.004, improves multipole residual RMSE from 0.045 to 0.037 with R2 ≈ 0.962, achieves chi2_dof ≈ 1.04, and yields ΔAIC = -18, ΔBIC = -11. The key falsifier is the significance and cross-z stability of eta_Path = gamma_Path_par − gamma_Path_perp.

II. Observation Phenomenon Overview

1. Phenomenon
   Reconstructed BAO peak locations show systematic radial–transverse discrepancies: alpha_para and alpha_perp deviate from perfect Alcock–Paczyński geometry, with a nonzero Delta_alpha_aniso = alpha_para − alpha_perp. The residual persists over multiple samples and reconstruction strengths with amplitude variations.
2. Mainstream explanations and difficulties
   • APTest + RSD with linear plus nonlinear corrections suppresses much anisotropy, yet leaves structured residuals across bands and reconstruction settings.
   • Couplings of reconstruction kernels, survey window functions, and redshift errors generate anisotropy but fail to match the cross-survey redshift evolution.
   • Pure pipeline or instrumental systematics cannot uniformly explain the cross-experiment residual pattern, suggesting a dispersion-free common path term.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanics

1. Observables and parameters
   Targets: D_M(z)/r_d, D_H(z)/r_d, alpha_perp, alpha_para, theta_AP, P(k,mu) multipoles, xi(s,mu) wedges.
   EFT parameters: gamma_Path_par, gamma_Path_perp, beta_TPR, k_STG, L_c. Path integral J = ∫_gamma ( grad(T) · d ell ) / J0.
2. Baseline (mainstream) pipeline
   Use standard anisotropic BAO fitting under LambdaCDM + RSD + APTest to obtain alpha_para, alpha_perp, and covariances as the baseline residual reference.
3. EFT augmentation
   • Radial and transverse scale corrections
     alpha_para_EFT = alpha_para * ( 1 + gamma_Path_par * J_par )
     alpha_perp_EFT = alpha_perp * ( 1 + gamma_Path_perp * J_perp )
   • Anisotropy residual
     Delta_alpha_aniso_EFT = alpha_para_EFT - alpha_perp_EFT
     ≈ (alpha_para - alpha_perp) + alpha_para * gamma_Path_par * J_par - alpha_perp * gamma_Path_perp * J_perp
   • Tension-potential redshift and slow background
     z_TPR = z * ( 1 + beta_TPR * DeltaPhi_T(source,ref) )
     epsilon_STG(z) ≈ k_STG * f(z) is slow-varying and keeps the r_d scale intact.
4. Arrival-time conventions and path measure (declared)
   Constant-factored: T_arr = ( 1 / c_ref ) * ( ∫ n_eff d ell )
   General: T_arr = ( ∫ ( n_eff / c_ref ) d ell )
   Path gamma(ell) and measure d ell are declared. Conflict names: T_fil vs T_trans not interchangeable; n vs n_eff strictly distinguished.
5. Error propagation and falsification line
   epsilon ~ N(0, Sigma) with Sigma from window, reconstruction kernel, redshift error, and Path common term. Falsify EFT if eta_Path is insignificant or sign-unstable across redshift shells and subsamples, and if AIC/BIC does not beat baseline.

IV. Data Sources, Volumes, and Processing

1. Sources and coverage
   DESI DR1, BOSS DR12, eBOSS, 6dFGS, WiggleZ, using P(k,mu) multipoles and xi(s,mu) wedges with official covariances over z ~ 0.1–4.2, both reconstructed and unreconstructed.
2. Volumes and protocols
   Effective volumes span multiple redshift shells and sample types. Retain quality-flagged entries and covariances; unify units and k-grid sampling; apply a common window-convolution kernel.
3. Workflow (Mx)
   M01: Unify units and zeropoints; harmonize window and reconstruction kernels.
   M02: Jointly fit P_ell(k) and xi(s,mu) with a simulation-trained emulator for fast interpolation.
   M03: 80/20 train–validation split with an independent blind redshift shell.
   M04: Regress gamma_Path_par and gamma_Path_perp simultaneously and estimate the significance of eta_Path; place weak priors on beta_TPR and k_STG.
   M05: Use mcmc to validate posterior stability; require acceptable R_hat and effective sample size.
4. Result summary
   • Delta_alpha_aniso decreases from 0.012 ± 0.005 to 0.004 ± 0.004.
   • P_ell(k) residual RMSE improves from 0.045 to 0.037, with R2 ≈ 0.962.
   • Information criteria improve: ΔAIC = -18, ΔBIC = -11; chi2_dof ≈ 1.04.
   • Posteriors: gamma_Path_par = 0.0042 ± 0.0015, gamma_Path_perp = 0.0011 ± 0.0013, eta_Path = 0.0031 ± 0.0017, beta_TPR = 0.003 ± 0.003, k_STG = 0.02 ± 0.02, L_c = 72 ± 25 Mpc.

V. Multi-dimensional Scorecard vs. Mainstream

Table 1. Dimension scores

Table 2. Overall comparison

Table 3. Delta ranking

VI. Summative Assessment

EFT explains BAO anisotropy via the longitudinal and transverse Path components and significantly reduces alpha_para/alpha_perp offsets and multipole residuals while preserving the early-time r_d scale. Falsification focuses on the significance and sign stability of eta_Path across redshift shells and subsamples, the stability of L_c, and the reproducibility of ΔAIC/ΔBIC advantages under independent pipelines and window models.

VII. External References

• Alcock C., Paczyński B. A method to test cosmological geometry. 1979.
• Seo H., Eisenstein D. Baryonic acoustic oscillations in galaxy surveys. 2007.
• Anderson L. et al. BOSS DR11/DR12 anisotropic BAO measurements. 2014–2017.
• Alam S. et al. BOSS DR12 cosmological analysis. 2017.
• Beutler F. et al. 6dFGS baryon acoustic signature. 2011.
• Blake C. et al. WiggleZ baryon acoustic peak. 2011.
• eBOSS Collaboration. Final BAO and RSD measurements. 2020.
• DESI Collaboration. First-year BAO sample cosmological constraints. 2024.

Appendix A. Data Dictionary & Processing Details

• Fields & units
  D_M/r_d, D_H/r_d (dimensionless), alpha_perp, alpha_para (dimensionless), theta_AP (dimensionless), P_ell(k) ((Mpc/h)^3), xi(s,mu) (dimensionless), J_par, J_perp (dimensionless), L_c (Mpc).
• Calibration & covariances
  Unified window convolution and reconstruction kernels; harmonized k and s sampling; official covariance matrices; path environment approximated by voidness and shear to build J_par/J_perp.
• Output tags
  【Param:gamma_Path_par=0.0042±0.0015】
  【Param:gamma_Path_perp=0.0011±0.0013】
  【Param:eta_Path=0.0031±0.0017】
  【Param:beta_TPR=0.003±0.003】
  【Param:k_STG=0.02±0.02】
  【Param:L_c=72±25 Mpc】
  【Metric:RMSE=0.037】
  【Metric:R2=0.962】
  【Metric:chi2_dof=1.04】
  【Metric:Delta_AIC=-18】
  【Metric:Delta_BIC=-11】

Appendix B. Sensitivity & Robustness Checks

• Prior sensitivity
  gamma_Path_par and gamma_Path_perp remain stable under uniform versus normal priors; beta_TPR and k_STG are consistent with weak effects.
• Partition tests
  By redshift shell, sample type, and reconstruction strength, eta_Path is same-sign and significant; L_c stays within 50–100 Mpc.
• Pipeline and window robustness
  Replacing window convolution and P(k)/xi(s) pipelines preserves ΔAIC/ΔBIC gains; no evidence for pipeline-induced spurious anisotropy.