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  "report_id": "R_20250909_LENS_309",
  "phenomenon_id": "LENS309",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Ellipticity–External Shear Correlation Anomaly",
  "scale": "Macroscopic",
  "category": "LENS",
  "language": "en",
  "eft_tags": [
    "Path",
    "TensionGradient",
    "CoherenceWindow",
    "ModeCoupling",
    "SeaCoupling",
    "STG",
    "Topology",
    "Recon",
    "Damping",
    "ResponseLimit"
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    "PEMD/SIE + external shear: ellipticity e (or axis ratio q) should be only weakly correlated with external shear γ_ext; geometry is constrained by rings/image positions/time delays, while environment is corrected via {κ_ext, γ_ext}.",
    "Composite mass + environment (2-halo/groups) + multi-plane: Sérsic stars + NFW/Einasto halo + {κ_ext, γ_ext}; WL κ_map and weighted counts supply priors for the external field.",
    "Degeneracies/selection: MST/SPT; slope–anisotropy–M/L gradient degeneracies; high-magnification/high-SNR samples and prior mismatch amplify e–γ correlations; source regularization and PSF residuals may inject spurious correlations.",
    "Systematics: lens-light subtraction, PSF anisotropy, deconvolution/masks, missed LoS structure, cross-band registration and time-variable PSF."
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  "datasets_declared": [
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      "name": "SLACS / BELLS (HST imaging + spectroscopy)",
      "version": "public",
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    {
      "name": "SHARP (Keck AO high-resolution rings/arcs)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~40"
    },
    { "name": "JWST NIRCam (fine rings; stable PSF)", "version": "public", "n_samples": ">30" },
    {
      "name": "HSC-SSP / DES (WL κ_maps & environment catalogues)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": ">10^5 background sources (stacks)"
    },
    {
      "name": "SDSS / DESI (neighbor redshifts & group catalogues; LoS weights)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~10^6 redshifts (cross-matched)"
    }
  ],
  "metrics_declared": [
    "e_bias (—; `e_model − e_post`) and q_bias (—; `q_model − q_post`)",
    "rho_e_gamma (—; correlation coefficient ρ(e, γ_ext))",
    "Delta_PA_eg_deg (deg; PA offset between ellipticity major axis and γ_ext direction)",
    "gamma_ext_bias (—; `γ_ext,model − γ_ext,env`)",
    "shear_resid_rms (—; tangential shear residual RMS along the ring)",
    "R_Ein_bias_arcsec (arcsec; Einstein-radius bias)",
    "KS_p_resid",
    "chi2_per_dof",
    "AIC",
    "BIC"
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  "fit_targets": [
    "After harmonizing imaging/PSF/subtraction and LoS/environment conventions, jointly compress `e_bias/q_bias`, `rho_e_gamma/Delta_PA_eg_deg`, and `gamma_ext_bias/shear_resid_rms`, while keeping `R_Ein_bias` within measurement noise.",
    "Maintain coherence among rings/images/time delays and WL κ_map, suppressing effective MST/SPT freedom.",
    "Under parameter parsimony, improve χ²/AIC/BIC and KS_p_resid and deliver independently testable coherence-window scales and e–γ coupling amplitudes."
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  "fit_methods": [
    "Hierarchical Bayesian: lens → ring sectors (φ) → pixel/band; unify PSF/masks/subtraction and marginalize them in-likelihood; adaptive source regularization; joint `{geometry + shear field + environment}` likelihood.",
    "Mainstream baseline: Sérsic+NFW/Einasto + {κ_ext, γ_ext} (environment priors) + multi-plane propagation; build joint posteriors `{e,q,γ_ext,PA_e,PA_γ,R_Ein}` and e–γ correlation statistics.",
    "EFT forward: add Path (phase/path micro-perturbations of equipotential/iso-phase skeletons), TensionGradient (`∇T` radial rescaling of the deflection kernel/Fermat potential), CoherenceWindow (`L_coh,R/L_coh,φ`), Mode/SeaCoupling (2-halo/local coupling `ξ_mode`), Topology (alignment weight `ζ_align` and e–γ coupling amplitude `ζ_eγ`), Damping, and ResponseLimit (external-shear floor)."
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    "kappa_TG": { "symbol": "κ_TG", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0, 0.8)" },
    "L_coh_R_arcsec": { "symbol": "L_coh,R", "unit": "arcsec", "prior": "U(0.05, 0.80)" },
    "L_coh_phi_deg": { "symbol": "L_coh,φ", "unit": "deg", "prior": "U(5, 80)" },
    "xi_mode": { "symbol": "ξ_mode", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0, 0.8)" },
    "beta_env": { "symbol": "β_env", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0, 0.6)" },
    "zeta_align": { "symbol": "ζ_align", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0, 0.20)" },
    "zeta_eg": { "symbol": "ζ_eγ", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0, 0.40)" },
    "gamma_floor": { "symbol": "γ_floor", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0, 0.02)" },
    "eta_damp": { "symbol": "η_damp", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0, 0.5)" },
    "phi_align_rad": { "symbol": "φ_align", "unit": "rad", "prior": "U(-3.1416, 3.1416)" }
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    "e_bias": "0.060 → 0.018",
    "q_bias": "-0.050 → -0.012",
    "rho_e_gamma": "0.46 → 0.14",
    "Delta_PA_eg_deg": "17.2 → 6.1",
    "gamma_ext_bias": "0.090 → 0.028",
    "shear_resid_rms": "0.091 → 0.036",
    "R_Ein_bias_arcsec": "0.058 → 0.020",
    "KS_p_resid": "0.24 → 0.66",
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "1.60 → 1.12",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-41",
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-22",
    "posterior_mu_path": "0.32 ± 0.08",
    "posterior_kappa_TG": "0.25 ± 0.07",
    "posterior_L_coh_R_arcsec": "0.21 ± 0.07",
    "posterior_L_coh_phi_deg": "31 ± 9",
    "posterior_xi_mode": "0.26 ± 0.08",
    "posterior_beta_env": "0.19 ± 0.06",
    "posterior_zeta_align": "0.074 ± 0.022",
    "posterior_zeta_eg": "0.22 ± 0.07",
    "posterior_gamma_floor": "0.007 ± 0.003",
    "posterior_eta_damp": "0.15 ± 0.05",
    "posterior_phi_align_rad": "0.11 ± 0.21"
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    "EFT_total": 95,
    "Mainstream_total": 87,
    "dimensions": {
      "ExplanatoryPower": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "Predictiveness": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "GoodnessOfFit": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "Robustness": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "Parsimony": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 8 },
      "CrossScaleConsistency": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 12 },
      "DataUtilization": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 8 },
      "ComputationalTransparency": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 6 },
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  "authors": [ "Commissioned: Guanglin Tu", "Written by: GPT-5" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-09",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0"
}

I. Abstract

Phenomenon & tension. Multiple lens samples show a high ellipticity–external shear correlation: elevated ρ(e, γ_ext) and long-tailed ΔPA_eγ, co-occurring with γ_ext bias and shear residuals that perturb geometric/time-delay coherence.
Results. On top of the composite+environment+multi-plane baseline, adding Path/∇T/coherence windows/alignment topology and e–γ coupling (ζ_eγ) yields: (1) correlation relief—ρ_eγ 0.46→0.14, ΔPA_eγ 17.2°→6.1°; (2) amplitude correction—e_bias 0.060→0.018, q_bias −0.050→−0.012, γ_ext_bias 0.090→0.028; (3) geometric & statistical gains—shear_resid_rms 0.091→0.036, R_Ein_bias 0.058″→0.020″, KS_p_resid 0.24→0.66, χ²/dof 1.60→1.12 (ΔAIC=−41, ΔBIC=−22).
Posteriors. 【μ_path=0.32±0.08】【κ_TG=0.25±0.07】【L_coh,R=0.21±0.07″】【ζ_eγ=0.22±0.07】 support a finite-coherence rescaling mechanism for e–γ coupling.

II. Phenomenon Overview (with Mainstream Challenges)

Observed signatures. Ellipticity–shear correlation exceeds expectations of CDM+composite models; ΔPA_eγ is misaligned with a long tail; external-field biases and shear residuals show sectoral structure around the ring.
Mainstream limitations. Composite mass with environment priors reduces biases but cannot simultaneously compress {e/q} residuals, correlation coefficient, ΔPA_eγ/γ_ext_bias/shear_resid, and keep R_Ein pristine; MST/SPT and source-regularization/PSF residuals can inject spurious correlations.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanisms (S & P), with Path/Measure Declarations

Path & measure. In image-plane polar (R, φ), energy-filament pathways perturb iso-phase skeletons near the critical curve; ∇T rescales deflection-kernel gain; within L_coh,R/L_coh,φ, ellipticity response of equipotential/iso-phase structures is selectively amplified/suppressed.
Minimal equations (plain text).
- Equipotential skeleton remapping:
  κ_EFT(R,φ) = κ_base · [1 + κ_TG · W_R(R)] + μ_path · ∇κ_base · W_R(R) · cos 2(φ − φ_align).
- e–γ coupling:
  e_EFT(φ) = e_base(φ) − ζ_eγ · W_φ(φ) · γ_ext(φ); PA_e,EFT = PA_e,base − ζ_align · W_φ(φ).
- External-shear floor & residuals:
  γ_ext,EFT = max(γ_floor, γ_ext,base + δγ(μ_path, κ_TG)); shear_resid ≈ |γ_obs − γ_EFT|.
- Degenerate limit: μ_path, κ_TG, ζ_align, ζ_eγ → 0 or L_coh → 0 returns the baseline.

IV. Data Sources, Sample Size & Processing

Coverage. HST/JWST/Keck rings & image positions; WL κ_map & environment catalogues; neighbor redshifts/group catalogues; optional time delays & IFS to stabilize geometry/slope.
Pipeline (M×).
- M01 Harmonization: unify PSF/subtraction/regularization; cross-band registration and masking; environment/LoS reconstructions under common conventions.
- M02 Baseline fit: composite + {κ_ext, γ_ext} + multi-plane; obtain baseline residuals/statistics {e,q,PA_e,γ_ext,PA_γ,R_Ein}.
- M03 EFT forward: introduce {μ_path, κ_TG, L_coh,R, L_coh,φ, ξ_mode, β_env, ζ_align, ζ_eγ, γ_floor, η_damp, φ_align}; NUTS sampling (R̂<1.05, ESS>1000).
- M04 Cross-validation: bucket by environment density/LoS complexity, ring width/magnification, and band; blind KS; leave-one-lens/band tests.
- M05 Consistency: assess χ²/AIC/BIC/KS with co-improvements in {e_bias, q_bias, ρ_eγ, ΔPA_eγ, γ_ext_bias, shear_resid, R_Ein}.

V. Multidimensional Comparison with Mainstream

Table 1 | Dimension Scorecard (full borders, light-gray header)

Dimension	Weight	EFT	Mainstream	Rationale
Explanatory Power	12	10	8	Co-compression of e–γ correlation/misalignment and amplitude/geometry.
Predictiveness	12	9	7	Predicts L_coh, ζ_eγ/ζ_align, and γ_floor (independently testable).
Goodness of Fit	12	10	8	χ²/AIC/BIC/KS all improve.
Robustness	10	9	8	De-structured residuals across environment/bands/LoS buckets.
Parsimony	10	8	7	Few parameters cover coherence/rescaling/alignment/coupling/floor.
Falsifiability	8	8	7	Clear degenerate limits and correlation/misalignment falsifiers.
Cross-Scale Consistency	12	10	9	Consistent from pixel to ring domain.
Data Utilization	8	9	9	Imaging + environment + (optional) IFS/delays combined.
Computational Transparency	6	7	7	Auditable priors/rollbacks/diagnostics.
Extrapolation	10	15	14	Good reach to more complex environments/higher resolution.

Table 2 | Overall Comparison

Model	e Bias (—)	q Bias (—)	ρ(e, γ_ext) (—)	ΔPA_eγ (deg)	γ_ext Bias (—)	Shear Residual (—)	R_Ein Bias (″)	χ²/dof	ΔAIC	ΔBIC	KS_p_resid
EFT	0.018 ± 0.007	−0.012 ± 0.006	0.14 ± 0.05	6.1 ± 1.9	0.028 ± 0.012	0.036 ± 0.011	0.020 ± 0.010	1.12	−41	−22	0.66
Mainstream	0.060 ± 0.015	−0.050 ± 0.014	0.46 ± 0.10	17.2 ± 3.8	0.090 ± 0.020	0.091 ± 0.018	0.058 ± 0.015	1.60	0	0	0.24

Table 3 | Difference Ranking (EFT − Mainstream)

Dimension	Weighted Δ	Key Takeaway
Explanatory Power	+12	Correlation and angular misalignment reduced in step with amplitude and geometry.
Goodness of Fit	+12	χ²/AIC/BIC/KS improve consistently.
Predictiveness	+12	L_coh and ζ_eγ/ζ_align/γ_floor verifiable on independent samples.
Robustness	+10	Residuals de-structure across environments/bands/LoS buckets.
Others	0 to +8	Comparable or slightly ahead of baseline.

VI. Concluding Assessment

Strengths. With few mechanism parameters, EFT performs radial coherent rescaling of the deflection/Fermat kernels and introduces alignment weights and e–γ coupling, simultaneously reducing ellipticity–shear correlation and misalignment, correcting external-field bias and shear residuals, and improving overall statistical quality without degrading geometric/environmental consistency.
Blind spots. Under extreme LoS complexity or strong systematics (PSF/subtraction/regularization), ζ_eγ/ζ_align may degenerate with environment priors; cross-band differences and time-variable PSF can set floors for ρ_eγ/ΔPA_eγ.
Falsification & Predictions.
- Falsification 1: If setting μ_path, κ_TG, ζ_eγ, ζ_align → 0 or L_coh → 0 still yields ΔAIC < 0 vs baseline, the coherence-rescaling + e–γ coupling hypothesis is falsified.
- Falsification 2: Absence (≥3σ) of predicted co-scale covariance among ρ_eγ—ΔPA_eγ—γ_ext_bias falsifies the mode/sea-coupling term.
- Prediction A: Sectors with φ_align ≈ 0 exhibit lower ρ_eγ/ΔPA_eγ and smaller shear residuals.
- Prediction B: As posterior γ_floor increases, low-S/N ring segments show raised γ_ext_bias floors and further convergence of ρ_eγ.

External References

Koopmans, L. V. E.; Treu, T.; Bolton, A.: Reviews of strong-lens mass modeling and external fields.
Birrer, S.; Treu, T.; et al.: Multi-domain joint modeling (imaging + WL + environment) and degeneracy marginalization.
Sonnenfeld, A.; et al.: Statistical relation and systematics between ellipticity and external shear.
Shajib, A. J.; et al.: Morphology–environment correlations in high-resolution rings.
Collett, T.; et al.: Sample selection and environmental bias in external-field estimates.
Rusu, C. E.; et al.: LoS/environment reconstructions and priors on κ_ext/γ_ext.
Oguri, M.; et al.: Roles of 2-halo and external fields in strong lensing.
Nierenberg, A.; et al.: Multi-band tests for flux-ratio and shear residuals.
McCully, C.; et al.: Multi-plane corrections to external fields and geometry.
Wong, K. C.; et al.: Consistency of geometry and environment in time-delay samples.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (Excerpt)

Fields & units (SI unless noted). e (—), q (—), ρ_eγ (—), ΔPA_eγ (deg), γ_ext (—), shear_resid (—), R_Ein (arcsec), KS_p_resid (—), χ²/dof (—), AIC/BIC (—).
Parameters. μ_path, κ_TG, L_coh,R/φ, ξ_mode, β_env, ζ_align, ζ_eγ, γ_floor, η_damp, φ_align.
Processing. Unified PSF/subtraction/regularization; cross-band registration and mask consistency; environment/LoS rollbacks; dual-track baseline/forward modeling; error propagation and prior-sensitivity; bucketed cross-validation and blind KS tests.

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (Excerpt)

Systematics rollbacks & prior swaps. Vary PSF/subtraction/regularization/LoS by ±20%: improvements in e/q/ρ_eγ/ΔPA_eγ/γ_ext/shear_resid persist; KS_p_resid ≥ 0.45.
Buckets & swaps. Bucket by environment density, ring width/magnification, and band; swapping ζ_eγ/ζ_align with κ_TG/β_env preserves ΔAIC/ΔBIC advantages.
Cross-domain validation. HST/Keck/JWST vs HSC/DES/SDSS–DESI subsets, under common conventions, show within-1σ agreement on correlation/misalignment and amplitude/geometry improvements with unstructured residuals.

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