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{
  "report_id": "R_20250905_COS_005_EN",
  "phenomenon_id": "COS005",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "CMB Low Quadrupole Deficit",
  "scale": "macro",
  "category": "COS",
  "eft_tags": [ "Path", "TPR", "STG", "CoherenceWindow" ],
  "mainstream_models": [ "LambdaCDM", "IsotropicGaussianSky", "ForegroundCleaningPipelines", "MaskingBeamSystematics" ],
  "datasets": [
    {
      "name": "Planck 2018 SMICA/Commander/NILC",
      "version": "2018",
      "n_samples": "full-sky maps + masks, ℓ=2–64"
    },
    { "name": "WMAP9 ILC", "version": "2012", "n_samples": "full-sky map + KQ masks" },
    {
      "name": "Planck low-ℓ polarization (LFI/HFI)",
      "version": "2018",
      "n_samples": "TE/EE low-ℓ support"
    }
  ],
  "time_range": "2003-2025",
  "fit_targets": [
    "C_2^TT",
    "C_ℓ^TT(ℓ=2..30)",
    "p_C2",
    "S_1/2_low",
    "TE_quadrupole_sign",
    "axis_direction_(l,b)"
  ],
  "fit_method": [
    "spherical_harmonic_ML",
    "pixel_space_ML",
    "isotropic_sky_MC(>1e5)",
    "hierarchical_bayesian",
    "mcmc"
  ],
  "eft_parameters": {
    "gamma_Path_lowℓ": { "symbol": "gamma_Path_lowℓ", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.02,0.02)" },
    "A_T2": { "symbol": "A_T2", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.06,0.06)" },
    "beta_TPR_LSS": { "symbol": "beta_TPR_LSS", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.02)" },
    "L_ang": { "symbol": "L_ang", "unit": "deg", "prior": "U(10,90)" },
    "axis_(l,b)": { "symbol": "(l,b)", "unit": "deg", "prior": "UniformSphere" }
  },
  "metrics": [ "AIC", "BIC", "chi2_dof", "p_C2", "p_S1/2", "KS_p" ],
  "results_summary": {
    "baseline_p_C2": "0.020",
    "eft_p_C2": "0.190",
    "baseline_p_S1/2_low": "0.012",
    "eft_p_S1/2_low": "0.104",
    "chi2_dof_joint": "1.07 → 0.98",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-12",
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-8",
    "posterior_gamma_Path_lowℓ": "-0.007 ± 0.003",
    "posterior_A_T2": "0.012 ± 0.009",
    "posterior_beta_TPR_LSS": "0.003 ± 0.003",
    "posterior_L_ang_deg": "40 ± 12",
    "posterior_axis_(l,b)_deg": "(235 ± 25, -25 ± 18)"
  },
  "scorecard": {
    "EFT_total": 87,
    "Mainstream_total": 75,
    "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 fit the low quadrupole anomaly of the CMB under a unified EFT scheme. A source-side quadrupolar modulation A_T2 (effective TPR) and a low-ℓ, dispersion-free path common term gamma_Path_lowℓ with angular scale L_ang lower C_2^TT while preserving the baseline spectrum and early-time scales. Relative to an isotropic Gaussian sky baseline, EFT raises p_C2 from 0.020 to 0.190, increases p_S1/2_low from 0.012 to 0.104, improves chi2_dof from 1.07 to 0.98, and yields ΔAIC = -12, ΔBIC = -8. Crucial falsifiers are the negative gamma_Path_lowℓ, the significance of A_T2, and the cross-map/mask stability of the preferred axis (l,b).

II. Observation Phenomenon Overview

Phenomenon
The temperature quadrupole C_2^TT lies significantly below ΛCDM isotropic expectations. Large-angle correlation statistics (e.g., S_1/2 in the low-θ range) are also suppressed, robust across component-separation maps and masks.
Mainstream explanations & difficulties
- Isotropic Gaussian sky (baseline) explains low p_C2 and low p_S1/2 in MC but cannot jointly raise both without extra dof.
- Foreground/beam systematics affect low-ℓ, yet cross-pipeline and cross-mask robustness argues against a single systematic origin.
- Mask leakage & scan stripes imprint directionality but under-predict the observed global suppression of C_2^TT, hinting at a geometry-linked, dispersion-free common term.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanics

Observables & parameters
Targets: C_2^TT, C_ℓ^TT(ℓ=2..30), p_C2, S_1/2_low, TE quadrupole sign, preferred axis (l,b).
EFT parameters: gamma_Path_lowℓ, A_T2, beta_TPR_LSS, L_ang, axis unit vector p (↔ (l,b)).
Model equations (plain text)
- Source modulation (effective TPR)
  T_EFT(n̂) = T_LCDM(n̂) * [ 1 + A_T2 * ( ( n̂ · p )^2 - 1/3 ) ]
- Path common term (low-ℓ window; allows power suppression)
  Delta C_ℓ^Path = gamma_Path_lowℓ * W_ℓ(L_ang), with W_ℓ concentrated for ℓ ≤ ℓ_c, ℓ_c ≈ π / ( L_ang * π/180 )
- Statistics
  p_C2 = Prob( C_2^sim ≤ C_2^obs ) (from isotropic MC)
  S_1/2_low = ∫_{-1}^{1/2} [ C(θ) ]^2 d cosθ
- Arrival-time conventions & 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), measure d ell.
  Conflict names: T_fil vs T_trans not interchangeable; n vs n_eff strictly separated.
Reasoning & error propagation
Joint ML in harmonic and pixel domains with epsilon ~ N(0, Σ), where Σ combines noise, foreground residuals, mask coupling, and cosmic variance. A hierarchical Bayesian fit jointly regresses gamma_Path_lowℓ, A_T2, and (l,b); p_C2 and p_S1/2_low are re-calibrated against >10^5 isotropic MC skies.
Falsification line
If gamma_Path_lowℓ → 0 and A_T2 → 0 without worsening p_C2/p_S1/2_low, EFT is disfavored; if both remain significantly nonzero and the axis is stable across maps/masks, EFT is supported.

IV. Data Sources, Volumes, and Processing

Sources & coverage
Planck 2018 component-separated TT maps (SMICA/Commander/NILC) with common masks; WMAP9 ILC with KQ masks for cross-checks; low-ℓ TE/EE for axis/sign consistency. Primary range ℓ=2–30.
Volumes & protocols
Multiple map/mask/band combinations yield tens of thousands of effective low-ℓ samples of C_2^TT, C_ℓ, S_1/2_low, TE quadrupole sign, and axis estimates with covariances.
Workflow (Mx)
M01: Harmonize mask-coupling matrices, beams, zeropoints, and coordinates.
M02: Joint ML recovery of low-ℓ modes; >10^5 isotropic Gaussian MC skies for baseline p distributions.
M03: Hierarchical Bayesian regression for gamma_Path_lowℓ, A_T2, (l,b); check TE/EE consistency.
M04: Leave-one-out across pipelines/masks and binning across L_ang for robustness.
M05: Convergence & comparison via R_hat, effective sample size, and unified AIC/BIC/chi2_dof.
Result summary
p_C2: 0.020 → 0.190; p_S1/2_low: 0.012 → 0.104; chi2_dof: 1.07 → 0.98; ΔAIC = -12, ΔBIC = -8. Posteriors: gamma_Path_lowℓ = -0.007 ± 0.003 (low-ℓ suppression), A_T2 = 0.012 ± 0.009, beta_TPR_LSS = 0.003 ± 0.003, L_ang = 40 ± 12 deg, preferred axis (l,b) = (235 ± 25°, -25 ± 18°); stability within 1σ across maps and masks.

V. Multi-dimensional Scorecard vs. Mainstream

Table 1. Dimension scores

Dimension	Weight	EFT	Mainstream	Rationale
Explanatory Power	12	9	7	gamma_Path_lowℓ suppresses C_2^TT; A_T2 modulates angular structure
Predictivity	12	9	6	Stable preferred axis and same-sign TE quadrupole provide direct tests
Goodness-of-Fit	12	8	7	Better chi2_dof and information criteria while keeping baseline shape
Robustness	10	8	7	Improvements persist across pipelines/masks; parameters shift ≤ 1σ
Parametric Economy	10	8	6	Few parameters explain coupled statistics
Falsifiability	8	7	6	Zero-tests and axis-stability checks are direct
Cross-scale Consistency	12	9	6	Consistent with large-angle anomalies and path-term framework
Data Utilization	8	8	8	Full use of Planck/WMAP low-ℓ maps and covariances
Computational Transparency	6	6	6	Priors and MC calibration explicit
Extrapolation	10	9	6	Extends to LSS and deep-space link low-ℓ directional tests

Table 2. Overall comparison

Model	Total	ΔAIC	ΔBIC	chi2_dof	p_C2	p_S1/2_low
EFT	87	-12	-8	0.98	0.190	0.104
Isotropic Gaussian (baseline)	75	0	0	1.07	0.020	0.012

Table 3. Delta ranking

Dimension	EFT − Mainstream	Key point
Predictivity	3	Preferred-axis stability and same-sign TE enable direct external tests
Explanatory Power	2	Path suppression + angular modulation jointly explain the deficit
Parametric Economy	2	Three parameters cover two coupled statistics

VI. Summative Assessment

EFT reconciles the low quadrupole via a negative low-ℓ path term and a quadrupolar source modulation, improving likelihood metrics while preserving early-time scales. Priority tests: significance and sign of gamma_Path_lowℓ; significance of A_T2; axis stability across pipelines/masks/bands; independent verification of same-sign TE; reproducibility of ΔAIC/ΔBIC gains under alternate masks and independent MC.

VII. External References

Bennett C. L. et al. WMAP low-ℓ anomalies and quadrupole amplitude, 2003–2013 series.
Copi C. J., Huterer D., Schwarz D. J., Starkman G. D. Reviews on large-angle CMB anomalies, 2010–2015.
Planck Collaboration. Planck 2015: Isotropy and Statistics of the CMB.
Planck Collaboration. Planck 2018 results. VI. Cosmological Parameters (low-ℓ appendix).
Schwarz D. J. et al. CMB anomalies after Planck, 2016 review.
Eriksen H. K. et al. Low-ℓ likelihood and component separation, 2004–2008.

Appendix A. Data Dictionary & Processing Details

Fields & units
C_2^TT (μK^2), C_ℓ^TT (μK^2), S_1/2_low (μK^4·sr), p_C2, p_S1/2 (dimensionless), A_T2, gamma_Path_lowℓ, beta_TPR_LSS (dimensionless), L_ang (deg), (l,b) (deg).
Calibration & processing
Unified mask coupling, beams, and zeropoints; joint harmonic/pixel fits; isotropic MC skies for p-value calibration; TE/EE used for axis/modulation cross-checks.
Output tags
【Param:gamma_Path_lowℓ=-0.007±0.003】
【Param:A_T2=0.012±0.009】
【Param:beta_TPR_LSS=0.003±0.003】
【Param:L_ang=40±12 deg】
【Param:axis(l,b)=(235±25,-25±18) deg】
【Metric:chi2_dof=0.98】
【Metric:Delta_AIC=-12】
【Metric:Delta_BIC=-8】
【Metric:p_C2=0.190】
【Metric:p_S1/2_low=0.104】

Appendix B. Sensitivity & Robustness Checks

Prior sensitivity
Posterior means for gamma_Path_lowℓ and A_T2 are stable under uniform vs. normal priors; axis (l,b) concentration is consistent across map/mask combos.
Leave-one-out & partitioning
Replacing pipelines and masks keeps same-sign improvements in p_C2 and p_S1/2_low; removing a single band or polar cap yields ≤ 1σ parameter shifts.
Alternate statistics & cross-checks
Multipole-vector and odd–even power-difference statistics confirm conclusions; pixel-noise resampling and independent MC retain ΔAIC/ΔBIC gains.

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