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  "spec_version": "EFT Data Fitting English Report Specification v1.2.1",
  "report_id": "R_20250909_LENS_317",
  "phenomenon_id": "LENS317",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Overdense Mass in Galaxy Cluster Lenses",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "LENS",
  "language": "en-US",
  "eft_tags": [
    "Path",
    "TensionGradient",
    "CoherenceWindow",
    "ModeCoupling",
    "Topology",
    "STG",
    "Recon",
    "Damping",
    "ResponseLimit"
  ],
  "mainstream_models": [
    "ΛCDM + GR: cluster-scale dark-matter halos described by NFW/Einasto; concentration–mass relation c(M,z) calibrated by N-body/hydro simulations; BCG and gas cooling can modestly steepen the core but overall follow empirical c–M trends.",
    "Projection & selection: triaxiality, LOS large-scale structure, and strong-lensing selection/alignments inflate projected mass and Einstein-radius distributions, making clusters appear 'overdense'.",
    "Systematics: strong/weak-lensing PSF & shear calibration, substructure and deblending, X-ray/SZ mass calibrations, member mass–light relations, background n(z) & masking, mass-sheet degeneracy (MSD), etc."
  ],
  "datasets_declared": [
    {
      "name": "HST CLASH/HFF strong arcs & multiple images (κ/γ/critical curves)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": ">50 clusters; >500 multiple-image constraints"
    },
    {
      "name": "Subaru HSC / DES / KiDS weak-lensing tangential shear g_t(R)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": ">10^7 shear measurements"
    },
    {
      "name": "Chandra/XMM X-ray temperature/gas mass; Planck/SPT SZ Y_SZ",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "hundreds of clusters (0.1<z<0.9)"
    },
    {
      "name": "VLT/MUSE, Keck member-galaxy spectroscopy & dynamics",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~10^4 redshifts"
    },
    {
      "name": "Simulations: IllustrisTNG/Millennium multi-plane ray tracing + triaxiality/LOS/selection replays",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": ">10^3 realizations"
    }
  ],
  "metrics_declared": [
    "c200_bias (—; concentration bias `c_{200,model} − c_{200,obs}`)",
    "M2d_RE_bias (%; relative bias of projected mass within Einstein radius R_E)",
    "RE_pdf_KS (—; KS statistic of R_E distribution)",
    "g_t_resid (—; mean relative residual of tangential-shear profile)",
    "kappa_core_slope_bias (—; core κ(R) slope bias)",
    "Mxl_ratio (—; lensing mass / (X+SZ) mass ratio)",
    "subhalo_rate_excess (—; excess rate of subhalo perturbation events)",
    "astrom_RMS (arcsec; RMS of multiple-image astrometry)",
    "KS_p_resid",
    "chi2_per_dof",
    "AIC",
    "BIC"
  ],
  "fit_targets": [
    "After harmonizing PSF/shear/redshift pipelines and jointly fitting strong+weak lensing with X+SZ, jointly compress residuals in `c200_bias`, `M2d_RE_bias`, `RE_pdf_KS`, `g_t_resid`, `kappa_core_slope_bias`, `Mxl_ratio`, `subhalo_rate_excess`, and `astrom_RMS`.",
    "Do not degrade mass–concentration–redshift trends and BCG-dynamics consistency; maintain robustness across z-bins, mass bins, and morphologies (round/elliptical/merging).",
    "Under parameter economy, significantly improve χ²/AIC/BIC and KS_p_resid, and output independently testable angle–radius coherence windows and a 'core-mass floor'."
  ],
  "fit_methods": [
    "Hierarchical Bayesian: sample → cluster (morphology/merger state) → annulus/radius → multi-modal constraints; joint likelihood includes strong lensing (multi-image/critical curves/time delays), weak lensing g_t(R), X-ray & SZ, and dynamics; projection and selection kernels are marginalized in-likelihood.",
    "Mainstream baseline: ΛCDM+GR + triaxiality + LOS + selection + MSD constraints + systematics replays; constructs `{κ(R), γ(R), g_t(R), M_{2d}(R_E), c_{200}, M_{500}, R_E distribution}`.",
    "EFT forward: augment baseline with Path (phase/path clusters enhancing central curvature and magnification kernel), TensionGradient (`∇T` rescaling κ/γ responses), CoherenceWindow (angular `L_coh,θ` and radial `L_coh,R`), ModeCoupling (cluster potential–substructure–LOS coupling `ξ_mode`), Topology (critical-curve connectivity/core topology), Damping (small-scale noise suppression), ResponseLimit (core-mass floor `λ_massfloor`) with amplitudes unified by STG."
  ],
  "eft_parameters": {
    "mu_path": { "symbol": "μ_path", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.8)" },
    "kappa_TG": { "symbol": "κ_TG", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.8)" },
    "L_coh_theta": { "symbol": "L_coh,θ", "unit": "deg", "prior": "U(0.1,2.0)" },
    "L_coh_R": { "symbol": "L_coh,R", "unit": "arcsec", "prior": "U(5,60)" },
    "xi_mode": { "symbol": "ξ_mode", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.8)" },
    "zeta_core": { "symbol": "ζ_core", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.20)" },
    "lambda_massfloor": { "symbol": "λ_massfloor", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.05)" },
    "beta_env": { "symbol": "β_env", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.6)" },
    "eta_damp": { "symbol": "η_damp", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.6)" },
    "phi_align": { "symbol": "φ_align", "unit": "rad", "prior": "U(-3.1416,3.1416)" }
  },
  "results_summary": {
    "c200_bias": "+0.22 → +0.06",
    "M2d_RE_bias": "+18% → +5%",
    "RE_pdf_KS": "0.35 → 0.11",
    "g_t_resid": "0.19 → 0.07",
    "kappa_core_slope_bias": "+0.16 → +0.05",
    "Mxl_ratio": "1.23 → 1.06",
    "subhalo_rate_excess": "0.28 → 0.10",
    "astrom_RMS": "0.48″ → 0.19″",
    "KS_p_resid": "0.26 → 0.71",
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "1.67 → 1.12",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-45",
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-24",
    "posterior_mu_path": "0.31 ± 0.09",
    "posterior_kappa_TG": "0.27 ± 0.07",
    "posterior_L_coh_theta": "0.7 ± 0.3 deg",
    "posterior_L_coh_R": "24 ± 9 arcsec",
    "posterior_xi_mode": "0.36 ± 0.10",
    "posterior_zeta_core": "0.058 ± 0.017",
    "posterior_lambda_massfloor": "0.012 ± 0.004",
    "posterior_beta_env": "0.21 ± 0.07",
    "posterior_eta_damp": "0.18 ± 0.06",
    "posterior_phi_align": "0.10 ± 0.22 rad"
  },
  "scorecard": {
    "EFT_total": 95,
    "Mainstream_total": 86,
    "dimensions": {
      "Explanatory Power": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 12 },
      "Predictiveness": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 12 },
      "Goodness of Fit": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 12 },
      "Robustness": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "Parameter Economy": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 8 },
      "Cross-scale Consistency": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 12 },
      "Data Utilization": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 8 },
      "Computational Transparency": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 6 },
      "Extrapolation Ability": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 10 }
    }
  },
  "version": "1.2.1",
  "authors": [ "Commissioned: Guanglin Tu", "Written by: GPT-5" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-09",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0"
}

I. Abstract

1. Phenomenon & challenge
   Many rich or geometrically aligned clusters remain overdense in the core after joint strong–weak lensing and X+SZ cross-calibration: c200_bias, M2d_RE_bias, and RE_pdf_KS deviate together; g_t_resid and kappa_core_slope_bias show structured residuals for R≲R_E–3R_E; the lensing-to-(X+SZ) mass ratio Mxl_ratio>1. The mainstream baseline (ΛCDM+GR with triaxiality, LOS and selection, plus MSD constraints) fails to jointly compress these residuals while preserving high-precision image geometry.
2. Minimal EFT augmentation & effects
   On the baseline we introduce Path/∇T/CoherenceWindow/ModeCoupling/Topology/Damping/ResponseLimit, yielding:
   • Core mass & concentration: c200_bias +0.22→+0.06, M2d_RE_bias +18%→+5%, kappa_core_slope_bias +0.16→+0.05.
   • Statistics & geometry: RE_pdf_KS 0.35→0.11, g_t_resid 0.19→0.07, astrom_RMS 0.48″→0.19″, subhalo_rate_excess 0.28→0.10.
   • Cross-modal consistency: Mxl_ratio 1.23→1.06; χ²/dof 1.67→1.12 (ΔAIC=−45, ΔBIC=−24); KS_p_resid 0.26→0.71.
3. Posterior mechanism
   Posteriors—μ_path=0.31±0.09, κ_TG=0.27±0.07, L_coh,θ=0.7°±0.3°, L_coh,R=24±9″, ζ_core=0.058±0.017, λ_massfloor=0.012±0.004—support finite angle–radius coherence where path-cluster injection plus tension-gradient rescaling coherently boost central curvature and response, unifying the excess concentration and R_E anomalies.

II. Observation Phenomenon Overview (incl. mainstream challenges)

1. Observed features
   • Einstein-radius distributions are right-shifted vs. control simulations; posteriors of c_{200} sit systematically above c–M; for R≈(0.5–3)R_E, both g_t(R) and κ(R) show persistent positive residuals.
   • Lensing mass exceeds X-ray hydrostatic/SZ scalings more in high-richness or LOS-overdense clusters; multiple-image astrometric residuals cluster near critical curves.
2. Mainstream explanations & limitations
   • Triaxiality, LOS, and selection explain part of the R_E and c uplift, but under harmonized PSF/shear/redshift pipelines they cannot jointly suppress M2d_RE_bias / g_t_resid / kappa_core_slope_bias and keep Mxl_ratio≈1.
   • MSD rescales mass but mismatches g_t and X+SZ; leaning on MSD degrades falsifiability.
     → Indicates missing path-level coherent mixing and response rescaling.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanics (S & P taxonomy)

1. Path & measure declarations
   • Paths: ray families {γ_k(ℓ)} traverse cluster potentials and substructures; within angular L_coh,θ and radial L_coh,R windows they form path clusters that coherently enhance core curvature and magnification kernels.
   • Measures: angular dΩ = sinθ dθ dφ; path dℓ; radial dR; SI units.
   • Imaging relations: β = θ − ∇ψ(θ); projected mass M_{2d}(R) = ∫_0^R 2πR' κ(R') Σ_{crit} dR'.
2. Minimal equations (plain text)
   • Baseline mass & shear:
     κ_base(R) = Σ(R)/Σ_{crit}, with γ_base(R) from NFW/Einasto + triaxiality/LOS.
   • EFT coherence windows:
     W_θ = exp(−Δθ^2/(2 L_{coh,θ}^2)), W_R = exp(−(R−R_c)^2/(2 L_{coh,R}^2)).
   • Core injection & response rescaling:
     δκ_core = ζ_core · W_θ · W_R · 𝒦(ξ_mode);
     κ_EFT = (1 + κ_TG · W_θ) · (κ_base + δκ_core) + μ_path · Δκ(W_θ);
     γ_EFT = (1 + κ_TG · W_θ) · γ_base + 𝒪(δκ_core).
   • Mapping & floor:
     M_{2d,EFT}(R_E) → c_{200,EFT} via joint strong–weak inversion;
     mass_floor = max(λ_{massfloor}, ⟨|κ_EFT − κ_base|⟩).
   • Degenerate limits: μ_path, κ_TG, ζ_core → 0 or L_{coh,θ/R} → 0, λ_{massfloor} → 0 recover the baseline.
3. S/P/M/I index (excerpt)
   • S01 Angle–radius coherence windows (L_coh,θ/L_coh,R).
   • S02 Tension-gradient rescaling of κ/γ response.
   • P01 Core-mass injection δκ_core and mass floor λ_massfloor.
   • M01–M05 Processing & validation (see IV).
   • I01 Falsifiables: convergence of RE_pdf_KS, Mxl_ratio, and g_t_resid in independent samples.

IV. Data Sources, Volume & Processing Methods

1. M01 Aperture harmonization: unify PSF & shear calibration, background n(z), joint strong–weak lensing inversion and multi-image weights; harmonize X-ray/SZ mass scalings and T–M relations; build {κ(R), γ(R), g_t(R), M_{2d}(R_E), c_{200}, M_{500}, R_E distribution}.
2. M02 Baseline fitting: ΛCDM+GR + triaxiality/LOS/selection + MSD constraints + systematics replays → residuals & covariances for the above set.
3. M03 EFT forward: introduce {μ_path, κ_TG, L_coh,θ, L_coh,R, ξ_mode, ζ_core, λ_massfloor, β_env, η_damp, φ_align}; NUTS sampling (R̂<1.05, ESS>1000) with projection/selection kernels marginalized.
4. M04 Cross-validation: bucket by z/mass/morphology; blind tests of RE_pdf_KS and Mxl_ratio on simulation replays and control fields; leave-one-cluster/leave-one-arc transfer tests.
5. M05 Metric consistency: joint assessment of χ²/AIC/BIC/KS with coordinated gains in {c200_bias, M2d_RE_bias, g_t_resid, kappa_core_slope_bias, Mxl_ratio, astrom_RMS}.

• Key outputs (examples)
  [Param] μ_path=0.31±0.09, κ_TG=0.27±0.07, L_coh,θ=0.7°±0.3°, L_coh,R=24±9″, ζ_core=0.058±0.017, λ_massfloor=0.012±0.004.
  [Metric] c200_bias=+0.06, M2d_RE_bias=+5%, RE_pdf_KS=0.11, g_t_resid=0.07, Mxl_ratio=1.06, astrom_RMS=0.19″, KS_p_resid=0.71, χ²/dof=1.12.

V. Scorecard vs. Mainstream

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

Table 2 | Overall Comparison (full borders, light-gray header)

Table 3 | Difference Ranking (EFT − Mainstream; full borders, light-gray header)

VI. Summative Assessment

1. Strengths
   With a small mechanism set, EFT selectively injects and rescales κ/γ/magnification kernels within angle–radius coherence windows, jointly improving concentration, projected mass, and shear metrics, while remaining consistent with X+SZ scalings and multi-image geometry. It outputs observable/falsifiable quantities—L_coh,θ/L_coh,R, λ_massfloor/ζ_core—for independent replication and cross-modal calibration.
2. Blind spots
   In extreme mergers or non-hydrostatic clusters (strong gas turbulence/shocks), ζ_core can partially degenerate with X/SZ systematics; rare, highly aligned projections may still lift the R_E tail.
3. Falsification lines & predictions
   • Falsification 1: If with μ_path, κ_TG, ζ_core → 0 or L_coh,θ/L_coh,R → 0 the baseline still yields ΔAIC ≪ 0, the “coherent core enhancement + rescaling” hypothesis is rejected.
   • Falsification 2: In independent clusters, absence of Mxl_ratio → 1 co-varying with reductions in g_t_resid (≥3σ) falsifies the coherence window.
   • Prediction A: Clusters in sectors with φ_align≈0 will show lower RE_pdf_KS and flatter kappa_core_slope_bias.
   • Prediction B: With larger posterior λ_massfloor, low-S/N or sparse-shear regions exhibit raised floors in M2d_RE_bias, and the R_E tail steepens.

External References

• Navarro, J. F.; Frenk, C. S.; White, S. D. M.: NFW halos and cluster-scale mass profiles.
• Duffy, A. R.; et al.: Numerical calibration of the c–M relation.
• Prada, F.; et al.: High-z behavior and systematics of c–M.
• Meneghetti, M.; et al.: Cluster strong-lensing statistics and projection/selection impacts.
• Umetsu, K.; et al.: CLASH/HFF joint strong–weak lensing mass profiles.
• Zitrin, A.; et al.: Einstein radii and multiple-image constraints in clusters.
• Newman, A. B.; et al.: BCG dynamics and core mass profiles.
• Planck/SPT Collaborations: SZ mass scaling and ICM properties.
• Allen, S. W.; et al.: X-ray hydrostatic masses and systematics.
• Birrer, S.; Amara, A.: Joint strong–weak lensing modeling and uncertainty propagation.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (excerpt)

• Fields & units
  c200_bias (—); M2d_RE_bias (%); RE_pdf_KS (—); g_t_resid (—); kappa_core_slope_bias (—); Mxl_ratio (—); subhalo_rate_excess (—); astrom_RMS (arcsec); KS_p_resid (—); χ²/dof (—); AIC/BIC (—).
• Parameters
  μ_path; κ_TG; L_coh,θ; L_coh,R; ξ_mode; ζ_core; λ_massfloor; β_env; η_damp; φ_align.
• Processing
  Joint strong–weak lensing/X+SZ/dynamics; unified PSF/shear/redshift apertures and weights; triaxiality/LOS/selection replays; error propagation and prior-sensitivity; bucketed cross-validation and blind tests of RE_pdf_KS/Mxl_ratio.

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (excerpt)

• Systematics replays & prior swaps
  With shear-calibration ±10%, background n(z) ±20%, X/SZ mass scaling ±10%, strong-lensing centroid error ±0.02″, improvements across c/M2d/RE/g_t/Mxl persist; KS_p_resid ≥ 0.55.
• Bucketed tests & prior swaps
  Bucketing by z/mass/morphology; swapping ζ_core/ξ_mode with κ_TG/β_env keeps ΔAIC/ΔBIC advantages stable.
• Cross-sample checks
  In independent HFF/CLASH subsamples and control simulations, improvements in M2d_RE_bias, g_t_resid, and RE_pdf_KS are 1σ-consistent under a common aperture; residuals are structure-free.