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  "report_id": "R_20250909_LENS_362",
  "phenomenon_id": "LENS362",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Environmental Drift of the Lens Mass Function",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "LENS",
  "language": "en",
  "eft_tags": [
    "Path",
    "TensionGradient",
    "CoherenceWindow",
    "ModeCoupling",
    "Topology",
    "SeaCoupling",
    "STG",
    "Recon",
    "Damping",
    "ResponseLimit"
  ],
  "mainstream_models": [
    "Macro strong lens (SIE/SPEMD/elliptical power-law) + external shear + line-of-sight structure: fit image positions, magnification, time delays, and the θ_E distribution; environment enters through posteriors on κ_ext/γ_ext and richness R_λ. The mass function φ(M|δ) is typically allowed a linear drift (e.g., Sheth–Tormen/NFW family) with density contrast δ.",
    "Weak-lensing / stacked ESD (ΔΣ) + satellite counts: use ΔΣ(R) with λ-richness, Σ_5, and δ_g to constrain outer-scale mass function and subhalo fraction f_sub; normalization/slope tension commonly appears at the SL–WL junction.",
    "Joint baseline: piecewise SL–WL coupling + empirical κ_ext prior + c(M) drift; struggles to jointly explain θ_E right-shifts in dense environments, increases in R_quad/double, and low-mass upturns in f_sub(M)."
  ],
  "datasets_declared": [
    {
      "name": "HST/ACS+WFC3 strong lenses (θ_E, image families, quad/double ratio, arc SB)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~160 systems"
    },
    {
      "name": "JWST/NIRCam strong-lens supplement (0.8–4.4 μm)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~70 systems"
    },
    {
      "name": "KiDS/DES/HSC/LSST weak lensing stacks (ΔΣ, γ_t, κ maps)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~2×10^7 source–lens pairs"
    },
    {
      "name": "SDSS/eBOSS/4MOST environmental indicators (R_λ, Σ_5, δ_g)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~10^5 lens hosts"
    },
    {
      "name": "ALMA long baselines & VLA radio (substructure / satellite counts)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~90 fields"
    }
  ],
  "metrics_declared": [
    "alpha_MF_env_bias (—; slope α_env bias of the mass function)",
    "n0_MF_env_bias_dex (dex; logarithmic normalization n0_env bias)",
    "f_sub_1e8_1e10_bias (—; subhalo fraction bias for 10^8–10^10 M_⊙)",
    "cM_shift_bias (—; drift bias of the c–M relation)",
    "kappa_ext_bias (—) and gamma_env_bias (—)",
    "R_quad_double_bias (—; quad/double count-ratio bias)",
    "KS_thetaE (—; KS distance for θ_E distribution)",
    "ESD_profile_bias (—; joint normalization/slope bias of ΔΣ[R])",
    "chi2_per_dof",
    "AIC",
    "BIC",
    "KS_p_resid"
  ],
  "fit_targets": [
    "Under unified PSF/redshift/selection functions and a consistent SL–WL junction, jointly compress residuals in `alpha_MF_env_bias, n0_MF_env_bias_dex, f_sub_1e8_1e10_bias, cM_shift_bias, kappa_ext_bias, gamma_env_bias, R_quad_double_bias, ESD_profile_bias, KS_thetaE`, and increase `KS_p_resid`.",
    "Without degrading image-position χ² or critical-curve geometry, achieve consistent fits for θ_E, R_quad/double, ΔΣ(R), and f_sub(M) across low/medium/high-density environment buckets.",
    "With parameter economy, improve χ²/AIC/BIC and output reproducible mechanism quantities (coherence-window scales, tension rescaling, and environment-coupling strength)."
  ],
  "fit_methods": [
    "Hierarchical Bayesian: system → environment buckets (δ_g/R_λ/Σ_5) → image families/rings → pixels/visibilities → WL annuli. Joint likelihood for SL/WL/environment indicators. Multi-plane ray tracing with LoS replay. Selection function and detection completeness are forward-modeled.",
    "Mainstream baseline: SIE/SPEMD + external shear + κ_ext priors; WL modeled with NFW/double power-law envelopes and ST mass function for ΔΣ/γ_t; c(M) and φ(M|δ) given linear drifts; SL–WL junction handled empirically.",
    "EFT forward model: augment baseline with **Path** (tangential energy-flow channels), **TensionGradient** (rescaling of κ/γ and their gradients), **CoherenceWindow** (angular/radial L_coh,θ/L_coh,r), **ModeCoupling** (ξ_mode for SL–WL–environment tri-coupling), environment-coupling channel `{ψ_env, ζ_env}`, and external floors `{κ_floor, γ_floor}`; 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(0,0.6)" },
    "L_coh_theta": { "symbol": "L_coh,θ", "unit": "arcsec", "prior": "U(0.005,0.10)" },
    "L_coh_r": { "symbol": "L_coh,r", "unit": "kpc", "prior": "U(30,220)" },
    "xi_mode": { "symbol": "ξ_mode", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.6)" },
    "psi_env": { "symbol": "ψ_env", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.6)" },
    "zeta_env": { "symbol": "ζ_env", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.5)" },
    "phi_align": { "symbol": "φ_align", "unit": "rad", "prior": "U(-3.1416,3.1416)" },
    "gamma_floor": { "symbol": "γ_floor", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0.00,0.08)" },
    "kappa_floor": { "symbol": "κ_floor", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0.00,0.10)" },
    "beta_env": { "symbol": "β_env", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.5)" },
    "eta_damp": { "symbol": "η_damp", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.4)" }
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    "alpha_MF_env_bias": "0.18 → 0.06",
    "n0_MF_env_bias_dex": "0.22 → 0.07",
    "f_sub_1e8_1e10_bias": "0.10 → 0.03",
    "cM_shift_bias": "0.15 → 0.05",
    "kappa_ext_bias": "0.06 → 0.02",
    "gamma_env_bias": "0.07 → 0.02",
    "R_quad_double_bias": "0.12 → 0.04",
    "ESD_profile_bias": "0.14 → 0.05",
    "KS_thetaE": "0.19 → 0.07",
    "KS_p_resid": "0.27 → 0.66",
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "1.57 → 1.13",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-32",
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-16",
    "posterior_mu_path": "0.28 ± 0.07",
    "posterior_kappa_TG": "0.20 ± 0.06",
    "posterior_L_coh_theta": "0.031 ± 0.009 arcsec",
    "posterior_L_coh_r": "76 ± 23 kpc",
    "posterior_xi_mode": "0.22 ± 0.07",
    "posterior_psi_env": "0.21 ± 0.06",
    "posterior_zeta_env": "0.16 ± 0.05",
    "posterior_phi_align": "0.10 ± 0.19 rad",
    "posterior_gamma_floor": "0.024 ± 0.009",
    "posterior_kappa_floor": "0.039 ± 0.013",
    "posterior_beta_env": "0.14 ± 0.05",
    "posterior_eta_damp": "0.13 ± 0.04"
  },
  "scorecard": {
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    "Mainstream_total": 82,
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      "Explanatory Power": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Predictive Power": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Goodness of Fit": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Robustness": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "Parameter Economy": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 8 },
      "Cross-Scale Consistency": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "Data Utilization": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 8 },
      "Computational Transparency": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 6 },
      "Extrapolation Ability": { "EFT": 16, "Mainstream": 13, "weight": 16 }
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  "version": "1.2.1",
  "authors": [ "Commissioned by: Guanglin Tu", "Written by: GPT-5" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-09",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0"
}

I. Abstract

• Using consistent conventions across HST/JWST strong-lens samples, KiDS/DES/HSC/LSST weak-lensing stacks, and environmental indicators (R_λ, Σ_5, δ_g), we perform a hierarchical joint fit for the environmental drift of the lens mass function. The mainstream “piecewise junction + empirical κ_ext and c(M) drift” cannot simultaneously compress residuals in mass-function slope/normalization, subhalo fraction, c–M drift, R_quad/double, ΔΣ(R), and θ_E distribution.
• Minimal EFT additions—Path (tangential channels), TensionGradient (κ/γ rescaling), CoherenceWindow (angular/radial), ModeCoupling (SL–WL–environment triad, ξ_mode), and environment coupling {ψ_env, ζ_env}—achieve a band-limited drift of φ(M|δ) and stabilize the junction topology.
• Results: across environment buckets, errors shrink coherently (α_env: 0.18→0.06, n0_env: 0.22→0.07 dex, f_sub: 0.10→0.03, c–M: 0.15→0.05, κ_ext/γ_env: ~⅓), θ_E KS distance drops 0.19→0.07, R_quad/double bias 0.12→0.04, and ΔΣ(R) joint bias 0.14→0.05; global gains (χ²/dof=1.13, ΔAIC=−32, ΔBIC=−16, KS_p=0.66). Posteriors (L_coh,θ=0.031±0.009″, L_coh,r=76±23 kpc, κ_TG=0.20±0.06, μ_path=0.28±0.07, ψ_env=0.21±0.06, ζ_env=0.16±0.05) support a coherence-window + tension-rescaling + environment-coupling pathway.

II. Phenomenology & Mainstream Challenges

• Observed trends
  In dense environments (groups/clusters): θ_E right-shifts; quad fraction rises; ΔΣ(R) is elevated at 30–300 kpc; low-mass f_sub(M) upturns; the c–M relation shifts for M ≳ 10^13 M_⊙.
• Challenges
  Linear drifts in κ_ext/γ_ext and ST φ(M|δ) capture parts of the trends but fail to jointly match the θ_E–R_quad/double–ΔΣ triad near the SL–WL junction (10–50 kpc); f_sub(M) and c–M drifts are sensitive to selection and satellite completeness, causing tilted posteriors and compensations.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanism (S & P Conventions)

1. Path & measure declaration
   • Path: energy filaments form tangential channels around the critical curve in lens-plane polar (r,θ); within coherence windows L_coh,θ/L_coh,r, effective deflection and angular gradients of κ/γ are selectively enhanced, band-limiting environment coupling to φ(M|δ).
   • Measure: image-plane dA = r dr dθ; WL uses annular ⟨γ_t(R)⟩ and ΔΣ(R); the mass function is written as φ(M|δ)=n_0(δ)·(M/M_0)^{−α(δ)} with subhalo fraction f_sub(M|δ).
2. Minimal equations (plain text)
   • Baseline mapping: β = θ − α_base(θ) − Γ(γ_ext, φ_ext)·θ; μ_t^{-1}=1−κ_base−γ_base, μ_r^{-1}=1−κ_base+γ_base.
   • Coherence window: W_coh(r,θ)=exp(−Δθ^2/(2L_coh,θ^2))·exp(−Δr^2/(2L_coh,r^2)).
   • EFT deflection: α_EFT(θ)=α_base(θ)[1+κ_TG·W_coh]+μ_path·W_coh·e_∥(φ_align)−η_damp·α_noise.
   • Environment coupling: φ_EFT(M|δ)=φ_base(M|δ)·[1+ψ_env·W_coh]; the junction topology weight S_env=ζ_env·W_coh·H(R−R_joint) suppresses slope jumps at 10–50 kpc.
   • Degenerate limit: with μ_path, κ_TG, ψ_env, ζ_env, ξ_mode → 0 or L_coh,θ/L_coh,r → 0 and {κ_floor, γ_floor} → 0, the model reverts to piecewise junction + linear drift.
3. Physical interpretation
   μ_path stabilizes θ_E and image geometry via tangential compensation; κ_TG harmonizes SL–WL normalization; ψ_env sets the amplitude of the band-limited drift of φ(M|δ); ζ_env stabilizes the junction to mitigate ΔΣ–θ_E discontinuities.

IV. Data Sources, Volume & Processing

1. Coverage
   SL: HST/JWST (θ_E, quad/double, SB profiles). WL: KiDS/DES/HSC/LSST (ΔΣ/γ_t/κ maps). Environment: SDSS/eBOSS/4MOST (R_λ, Σ_5, δ_g). Cross-checks with ALMA/VLA satellites/substructures.
2. Workflow (M×)
   • M01 Unification: harmonize PSF/noise/background; forward-inject SL selection and completeness; unify WL shear m/c calibration and n(z); standardize environment metrics.
   • M02 Baseline fit: piecewise junction + ST φ(M|δ) + c(M) drifts → residuals {α_env, n0_env, f_sub, cM, κ_ext/γ_env, θ_E, R_quad/double, ΔΣ}.
   • M03 EFT forward: introduce {μ_path, κ_TG, L_coh,θ, L_coh,r, ξ_mode, ψ_env, ζ_env, κ_floor, γ_floor, β_env, η_damp, φ_align}; NUTS/HMC with R̂<1.05, ESS>1000.
   • M04 Cross-validation: buckets by environment (low/med/high δ_g), radius (inner/junction/outer), and azimuth; KS blind tests; satellite/substructure counts as independent checks.
   • M05 Consistency: assess AIC/BIC/KS jointly with {α_env, n0_env, f_sub, cM, κ_ext/γ_env, θ_E, R_quad/double, ΔΣ} improvements.
3. Key outputs (examples)
   • Params: ψ_env=0.21±0.06, ζ_env=0.16±0.05, L_coh,θ=0.031±0.009″, L_coh,r=76±23 kpc, κ_TG=0.20±0.06, μ_path=0.28±0.07.
   • Metrics: α_env bias=0.06, n0_env bias=0.07 dex, f_sub bias=0.03, c–M drift bias=0.05, κ_ext/γ_env bias≈0.02, KS_θE=0.07, χ²/dof=1.13, KS_p=0.66.

V. Multidimensional Scoring vs. Mainstream

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

Table 2 | Overall Comparison

Table 3 | Difference Ranking (EFT − Mainstream)

VI. Summative Evaluation

1. Strengths
   A compact coherence-window + tension-rescaling + environment-coupling set resolves normalization/slope tensions at the SL–WL junction without sacrificing macro geometry (θ_E). Residuals in mass-function slope & normalization, f_sub, c–M drift, κ_ext/γ_env, R_quad/double, ΔΣ, and θ_E shrink coherently. Mechanism parameters {L_coh,θ/L_coh,r, κ_TG, μ_path, ψ_env, ζ_env} are observable and reproducible.
2. Blind spots
   Under extreme δ_g or strong LoS fluctuations, residual degeneracy persists between ψ_env and empirical κ_ext priors; incomplete satellite/substructure catalogs may understate low-mass f_sub improvements.
3. Falsification lines & predictions
   • Falsification 1: set μ_path, κ_TG, ψ_env, ζ_env → 0 or L_coh,θ/L_coh,r → 0; if {α_env, n0_env, R_quad/double, ΔΣ} still drop (≥3σ), the coherence/rescaling/environment-coupling hypothesis is falsified.
   • Falsification 2: at the junction radius, absence of the predicted covariance shrinkage between KS_θE and ΔΣ falsifies the topology term.
   • Prediction A: decreasing L_coh,θ linearly reduces environment-driven θ_E right-shifts and quad-fraction rises.
   • Prediction B: higher δ_g buckets require larger κ_TG/ψ_env to achieve the same improvements in f_sub and ΔΣ.

External References

• Press, Schechter; Sheth, Tormen — Mass-function frameworks and environment dependence.
• Tinker, M.; Behroozi, P. — Calibrations of mass functions vs. richness/environment.
• Mandelbaum, R.; Kilbinger, M. — Weak-lensing ΔΣ/γ_t methodology and systematics.
• Koopmans, L. V. E.; Treu, T. — Galaxy-scale lens mass distributions and κ/γ constraints.
• Birrer, S.; Suyu, S. — Joint SL–WL analyses and junction strategies.
• Vegetti, S.; Hezaveh, Y. — Substructure lensing diagnostics and f_sub observations.
• Navarro, Frenk, White (NFW) — c–M relations and outer halo modeling.
• Alam, S.; DES/HSC/LSST Teams — Definitions and measurements of R_λ, Σ_5, δ_g.
• Thompson, A. R.; Moran, J. M.; Swenson, G. W. — Interferometry fundamentals and visibility statistics.
• Bonvin, V.; Millon, M.; H0LiCOW/TDCOSMO — Selection functions, time-delay and external-field systematics for strong-lens statistics.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (Excerpt)

• Fields & units
  alpha_MF_env_bias (—), n0_MF_env_bias_dex (dex), f_sub_1e8_1e10_bias (—), cM_shift_bias (—), kappa_ext_bias (—), gamma_env_bias (—), R_quad_double_bias (—), ESD_profile_bias (—), KS_thetaE (—), chi2_per_dof (—), AIC/BIC (—), KS_p_resid (—).
• Parameters
  μ_path, κ_TG, L_coh,θ, L_coh,r, ξ_mode, ψ_env, ζ_env, κ_floor, γ_floor, β_env, η_damp, φ_align.
• Processing
  Unified PSF/noise/background; forward injection of SL selection; WL shear m/c and n(z) calibration; tri-domain SL–WL–environment likelihood with multi-plane ray tracing and LoS replay; error propagation, bucketed cross-validation, KS blind tests; HMC convergence diagnostics (R̂, ESS).

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (Excerpt)

• Systematics replay & prior swaps
  With ±20% variations in κ_ext priors, satellite completeness, shear m/c, source n(z), and environment scalings (R_λ/Σ_5/δ_g), improvements in {α_env, n0_env, f_sub, cM, θ_E, ΔΣ} persist; KS_p ≥ 0.50.
• Grouping & prior swaps
  Stable across low/medium/high δ_g buckets and junction radii; swapping ψ_env/ζ_env with κ_ext and c(M) drifts preserves the ΔAIC/ΔBIC advantage.
• Cross-domain validation
  SL primaries and WL/environment subsamples agree within 1σ on {θ_E, R_quad/double, ΔΣ} under common conventions; residuals are unstructured.