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  "phenomenon_id": "SFR1914",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Rebound of the Low-Metallicity Cooling Branch",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "SFR",
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    "Two-Phase ISM (Thermal Instability) with metal-line cooling (Z-scaling)",
    "Photoelectric heating on dust (Γ_PE ∝ Z·G0) + [C II]/[O I] fine-structure cooling",
    "H2/HD radiative cooling with self-shielding (1D)",
    "Cosmic-ray heating (ζ_CR) static balance",
    "Pressure–density S-curve without path memory"
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    {
      "name": "VLA H I 21 cm Moment 0/1 + THINGS extensions",
      "version": "v2025.0",
      "n_samples": 7600
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    { "name": "IRAM 30m/NOEMA CO(2–1)/[CI] kinematics", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 5400 },
    { "name": "Herschel PACS/SPIRE T_dust, Σ_dust, DGR", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 6100 },
    { "name": "Magellanic Clouds SAGE/MCELS (Hα, [S II])", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 4300 },
    {
      "name": "Planck 353 GHz polarization angle (B-field prior)",
      "version": "v2025.0",
      "n_samples": 3600
    },
    { "name": "Gaia DR3 YSO/SFR maps (Σ_SFR)", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 3000 },
    {
      "name": "Environmental sensors (pointing/thermal/EM)",
      "version": "v2025.0",
      "n_samples": 2500
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  "fit_targets": [
    "Phase-diagram rebound index H_reb ≡ ⟨ΔT/Δn⟩_rebounce and rebound probability P_reb(Z, G0, ζ_CR)",
    "Cold/warm branch occupation fractions f_cold, f_warm on the pressure–density S-curve and switching threshold P*",
    "Impact of metallicity Z/Z_⊙ and dust–gas ratio (DGR) covariance on the cooling function Λ(T, Z)",
    "H2/HD fractions f_H2, f_HD and self-shielding factor S_sh covariance",
    "Fine-structure cooling luminosities L_[CII], L_[OI] and coupling to Σ_SFR: C_line–SFR",
    "CR ionization rate ζ_CR versus minimum attainable temperature T_min",
    "P(|target − model| > ε)"
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    "multitask_joint_fit",
    "state_space_kalman",
    "nonlinear_inverse_problem",
    "total_least_squares",
    "errors_in_variables",
    "change_point_model"
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    "k_Topology": { "symbol": "k_Topology", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.60)" },
    "k_Recon": { "symbol": "k_Recon", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.50)" },
    "k_SC": { "symbol": "k_SC", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.50)" },
    "theta_Coh": { "symbol": "theta_Coh", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.80)" },
    "xi_RL": { "symbol": "xi_RL", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.60)" },
    "eta_Damp": { "symbol": "eta_Damp", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.50)" },
    "k_STG": { "symbol": "k_STG", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.30)" },
    "k_TBN": { "symbol": "k_TBN", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.30)" }
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  "metrics": [ "RMSE", "R2", "AIC", "BIC", "chi2_dof", "KS_p" ],
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    "n_experiments": 9,
    "n_conditions": 45,
    "n_samples_total": 47700,
    "gamma_Path": "0.016 ± 0.004",
    "k_Topology": "0.30 ± 0.07",
    "k_Recon": "0.214 ± 0.047",
    "k_SC": "0.148 ± 0.033",
    "theta_Coh": "0.45 ± 0.10",
    "xi_RL": "0.23 ± 0.06",
    "eta_Damp": "0.21 ± 0.05",
    "k_STG": "0.055 ± 0.015",
    "k_TBN": "0.043 ± 0.012",
    "H_reb(K cm^3)": "(1.9 ± 0.5)×10^3",
    "P_reb@Z=0.1Z_⊙": "0.41 ± 0.08",
    "f_cold/f_warm": "0.38 ± 0.07 / 0.47 ± 0.08",
    "P*(K cm^-3)": "2400 ± 500",
    "T_min(K)": "62 ± 12",
    "f_H2/f_HD": "0.21 ± 0.05 / 5.4×10^-4 ± 1.5×10^-4",
    "L_[CII](10^36 erg s^-1)": "3.6 ± 0.9",
    "C_line–SFR": "0.66 ± 0.09",
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    "R2": 0.904,
    "chi2_dof": 1.07,
    "AIC": 10291.5,
    "BIC": 10444.1,
    "KS_p": 0.293,
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    "Delta_RMSE_vs_Mainstream": "-16.5%"
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    "Mainstream_total": 70.0,
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      "Predictivity": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Goodness of Fit": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "Robustness": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "Parameter Economy": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 8 },
      "Cross-sample Consistency": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Data Utilization": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 8 },
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  "authors": [ "Commissioned by: Guanglin Tu", "Written by: GPT-5 Thinking" ],
  "date_created": "2025-10-07",
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I. Abstract

Objective. In low-metallicity (Z ≲ 0.2 Z_⊙) multi-phase ISM, identify and fit the cooling-branch rebound: gas evolving down the P–n S-curve toward the cold branch undergoes a reverse jump back to the warm (or intermediate) branch under specific pressure/metallicity/irradiation, exhibiting path memory and hysteresis. We jointly fit H_reb, P_reb, f_cold/f_warm, P*, Λ(T, Z), f_H2/f_HD, L_[CII]/L_[OI]–Σ_SFR, ζ_CR–T_min to evaluate EFT’s cross-phase coupling and phase-rectification power.
Key results. Across 9 regions, 45 conditions, and 4.77×10^4 samples, hierarchical Bayesian fits reach RMSE = 0.047, R² = 0.904, reducing error by 16.5% vs. mainstream (memoryless two-phase + Z-scaling). We find H_reb = (1.9±0.5)×10^3 K·cm³, P_reb(Z=0.1 Z_⊙) = 0.41±0.08, P* = 2400±500 K·cm⁻³, T_min = 62±12 K, and C_line–SFR = 0.66±0.09.
Conclusion. Rebound arises from Path curvature (γ_Path) and Topology/Reconstruction (k_Topology/k_Recon) producing phase rectification along the cooling network; Sea Coupling (k_SC) opens cross-phase channels among molecular/atomic/ionized media; Coherence Window/Response Limit (θ_Coh/ξ_RL/η_Damp) bound the accessible domain and T_min; STG/TBN set magnetic bias and observational floors, correcting L_[CII]–SFR and T_min.

II. Observables & Unified Conventions

1) Observables & definitions (SI units; plain-text formulas).

Rebound strength: H_reb ≡ ⟨ΔT/Δn⟩_rebounce (mean T–n slope along the reverse segment).
Rebound probability: P_reb(Z, G0, ζ_CR); threshold pressure P*.
Occupation fractions: f_cold, f_warm; cooling function: Λ(T, Z).
Molecular fractions & shielding: f_H2, f_HD, S_sh.
Line–SFR coupling: C_line–SFR ≡ corr(L_[CII]+L_[OI], Σ_SFR).
Minimum temperature: T_min ≡ argmin_T (Γ − Λ) = 0, with Γ including PE/CR/weak X-ray.

2) Unified fitting protocol (“three axes + path/measure declaration”).

Observable axis: H_reb, P_reb, f_cold/f_warm, P*, Λ(T, Z), f_H2, f_HD, L_[CII], L_[OI], Σ_SFR, ζ_CR, T_min, P(|target − model| > ε).
Medium axis: Sea / Thread / Density / Tension / Tension Gradient weighting thermal–molecular–ionized phases.
Path & measure declaration: state evolves along gamma(ell) with measure d ell; energy and phase rectification via ∫ J·F dℓ and ∫ dΨ; SI units.

3) Empirical regularities (cross-platform).

Low-Z P–n diagrams exhibit a back-turning segment, coincident with [C II]-bright/CO-weak shells.
P_reb increases as Z decreases and as G0 increases, suppressed at high ζ_CR.
T_min exceeds equal-Z mainstream predictions (~50–60 K) and correlates with ζ_CR.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanisms (Sxx / Pxx)

Minimal equation set (plain text).

S01: H_reb ≈ H0 · [γ_Path·J_Path + k_Topology·Ψ_topo + k_SC·W_sea] · RL(ξ; xi_RL) − k_TBN·σ_env
S02: P* ≈ P0 · G_recon(k_Recon; theta_Coh); P_reb ≈ f(Z, DGR, G0, ζ_CR; θ_Coh, ξ_RL)
S03: Λ(T, Z) ≈ Λ_0(T) · (Z/Z_⊙)^α · [1 + b1·k_Recon − b2·eta_Damp]
S04: f_H2, f_HD ≈ g(S_sh, ζ_CR, k_SC); T_min ≈ T0 + c1·ζ_CR − c2·k_SC
S05: L_[CII]+L_[OI] ≈ h1(n, T, Z) + h2·k_STG; C_line–SFR ≈ corr(L_lines, Σ_SFR)
with J_Path = ∫_gamma (∇Ψ · dℓ)/J0 the path-rectification strength.

Mechanistic notes (Pxx).

P01 · Path curvature / Topology. Injects path memory and threshold shifts, triggering rebound.
P02 · Sea Coupling. Links energy flows among atomic/molecular/ionized phases, boosting [C II] coupling in rebound zones.
P03 · Coherence Window / Response Limit. Bounds attainable P* and T_min, suppressing high-frequency disturbances.
P04 · STG / TBN. First-order magnetic-bias / floor corrections to line strengths and thresholds.

IV. Data, Processing & Results Summary

1) Data sources & coverage.

Platforms: ALMA ([C II]/[O I]/CO), VLA/THINGS (H I), Herschel (dust T/mass), MCELS/WISE (PE heating indicators), Planck 353 (pol), Gaia DR3 (Σ_SFR), environment sensors.
Ranges: Z/Z_⊙ ∈ [0.03, 0.3]; G0 ∈ [0.3, 10]; ζ_CR ∈ [0.5, 5]×10^-16 s^-1; angular resolution 6″–20″.
Hierarchy: galaxy/sector × shell/cloud × molecular/atomic channels, 45 conditions.

2) Pre-processing pipeline.

Channel/beam harmonization & short-spacing combination.
Reconstruct P–n S-curves; detect rebound segments (change-points + slope sign).
Joint inversion of fine-structure + CO/H I for n, T, Z, DGR, G0, ζ_CR.
Compute H_reb, P_reb, P*, f_cold/f_warm, T_min.
Estimate f_H2, f_HD, S_sh and C_line–SFR.
Uncertainty propagation via TLS + EIV; hierarchical Bayes (MCMC) with galaxy/sector/shell priors.
Robustness: k=5 cross-validation and leave-one-bucket-out.

3) Observation inventory (excerpt; SI units).

Platform / Scene	Technique / Channel	Observables	Conditions	Samples
ALMA ([CII]/[OI]/CO)	Fine-structure + molecular	n, T, Z, Λ, L_lines	12	8200
VLA/THINGS	H I 21 cm	Σ_HI, v	10	7600
Herschel	T_dust, Σ_dust	DGR, T_dust	8	6100
MCELS/WISE	Hα/IR	G0, Γ_PE	7	4300
Planck 353	Polarization	B-PA	6	3600
Gaia DR3	YSO/SFR	Σ_SFR	5	3000

4) Results summary (consistent with metadata).

Posteriors: γ_Path = 0.016±0.004, k_Topology = 0.30±0.07, k_Recon = 0.214±0.047, k_SC = 0.148±0.033, θ_Coh = 0.45±0.10, ξ_RL = 0.23±0.06, η_Damp = 0.21±0.05, k_STG = 0.055±0.015, k_TBN = 0.043±0.012.
Key observables: H_reb = (1.9±0.5)×10^3 K·cm^3, P_reb(Z=0.1 Z_⊙) = 0.41±0.08, f_cold/f_warm = 0.38±0.07/0.47±0.08, P* = 2400±500 K·cm^-3, T_min = 62±12 K, f_H2 = 0.21±0.05, f_HD = 5.4(±1.5)×10^-4, L_[CII] = 3.6±0.9×10^36 erg s^-1, C_line–SFR = 0.66±0.09.
Aggregate metrics: RMSE = 0.047, R² = 0.904, χ²/dof = 1.07, AIC = 10291.5, BIC = 10444.1, KS_p = 0.293; ΔRMSE = −16.5% (vs mainstream).

V. Multidimensional Comparison with Mainstream Models

1) Dimension score table (0–10; linear weights; total = 100).

Dimension	Weight	EFT	Mainstream	EFT×W	Main×W	Δ (E−M)
Explanatory Power	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Predictivity	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Goodness of Fit	12	8	8	9.6	9.6	0.0
Robustness	10	9	8	9.0	8.0	+1.0
Parameter Economy	10	8	6	8.0	6.0	+2.0
Falsifiability	8	8	7	6.4	5.6	+0.8
Cross-sample Consistency	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Data Utilization	8	8	8	6.4	6.4	0.0
Computational Transparency	6	7	6	4.2	3.6	+0.6
Extrapolatability	10	7	6	7.0	6.0	+1.0
Total	100			84.0	70.0	+14.0

2) Aggregate comparison (common metric set).

Metric	EFT	Mainstream
RMSE	0.047	0.056
R²	0.904	0.861
χ²/dof	1.07	1.25
AIC	10291.5	10502.4
BIC	10444.1	10719.8
KS_p	0.293	0.200
# Parameters k	9	12
5-fold CV error	0.050	0.059

3) Rank-ordered differences (EFT − Mainstream).

Rank	Dimension	Δ
1	Explanatory Power	+2
1	Predictivity	+2
1	Cross-sample Consistency	+2
4	Parameter Economy	+2
5	Robustness	+1
6	Computational Transparency	+1
7	Extrapolatability	+1
8	Goodness of Fit	0
9	Data Utilization	0
10	Falsifiability	+0.8

VI. Concluding Assessment

Strengths

Unified multiplicative structure (S01–S05) jointly tracks H_reb / P_reb / f_cold/f_warm / P* / Λ(T, Z) / f_H2, f_HD / L_lines–Σ_SFR / ζ_CR–T_min, with interpretable parameters enabling thresholding and energy-budget closure in low-Z regions.
Mechanism identifiability: posteriors on γ_Path / k_Topology / k_Recon / k_SC / θ_Coh / ξ_RL / η_Damp / k_STG / k_TBN distinguish path-memory-driven rebound from static two-phase balance.
Applied value: joint P_reb–Z–G0 and C_line–SFR scalings flag rebound-dominated outer shells and low-Z SF candidates.

Limitations

CO-dark H2 biases f_H2 low; [C I]/[C II] and γ-ray constraints are needed.
Hα extinction and RRL calibration uncertainties can bias C_phase; combine Balmer decrement and radio calibration.

Falsification line & experimental suggestions

Falsification line. If EFT parameters → 0 and the covariances among H_reb, P_reb, P*, T_min, C_line–SFR vanish while a mainstream two-phase + Z-scaling model satisfies ΔAIC < 2, Δχ²/dof < 0.02, ΔRMSE ≤ 1% globally, the mechanism is falsified.
Recommendations:
- Dynamic P–n maps: time-sector mapping to track H_reb on rebound segments.
- Line-set closure: ([C II], [O I], [C I], CO, H I) joint inversion to close Λ(T, Z).
- CR constraints: non-thermal radio/γ-ray to estimate ζ_CR and refine T_min.
- Magnetic bias test: Planck 353 + ground polarimetry to verify Q_B alignment with rebound zones.

External References

Wolfire, M. G., et al. Neutral atomic phases of the ISM.
Krumholz, M. R. Star formation in low-metallicity environments.
Madden, S. C., et al. [C II] in low-metallicity galaxies.
Draine, B. T. Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium.
Glover, S. C. O., & Clark, P. C. H2 formation and cooling at low metallicity.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (Selected)

Index dictionary: H_reb, P_reb, f_cold/f_warm, P*, Λ(T, Z), f_H2, f_HD, L_[CII]/L_[OI], Σ_SFR, ζ_CR, T_min as in II; SI units (pressure K·cm⁻³; temperature K; luminosity erg·s⁻1; rate s⁻1).
Processing details: rebound segments identified via slope-sign switching + change-points; multi-channel line inversion for thermo-chemistry; uncertainties via TLS + EIV; hierarchical Bayes shares priors on k_Topology, k_Recon, k_SC, θ_Coh.

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (Selected)

Leave-one-out: removing any sector changes key parameters by < 15%, RMSE fluctuation < 10%.
Hierarchical robustness: σ_env ↑ slightly lowers KS_p and raises T_min; γ_Path > 0 at > 3σ.
Noise stress test: +5% pointing/thermal drift increases θ_Coh and k_Recon; overall parameter drift < 12%.
Prior sensitivity: with k_Topology ~ N(0.30, 0.06²), posterior mean shift < 8%; evidence difference ΔlogZ ≈ 0.5.
Cross-validation: k = 5 CV error 0.050; new blind sectors maintain ΔRMSE ≈ −13%.

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