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  "report_id": "R_20250906_COS_107",
  "phenomenon_id": "COS107",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Large-Scale Structure Velocity Dispersion–Density Mismatch",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "COS",
  "language": "en-US",
  "datetime_local": "2025-09-06T13:00:00+08:00",
  "eft_tags": [ "STG", "Path", "CoherenceWindow", "SeaCoupling", "TBN", "ResponseLimit", "Damping" ],
  "mainstream_models": [
    "ΛCDM linear RSD (Kaiser) + Streaming/FoG with effective `σ_FoG`",
    "EFT-of-LSS RSD for `P_s(k, μ)` with counterterms + exponential/Gaussian damping",
    "HOD velocity bias with dual kernels (`σ_12(r)` and `β = f/b` joint fits)",
    "kSZ (kinetic Sunyaev–Zel’dovich) tomography and pairwise kSZ cross with galaxy/cluster fields",
    "Density-driven velocity reconstructions (Wiener / iterative-POTENT) and peculiar-velocity catalogs"
  ],
  "datasets_declared": [
    {
      "name": "SDSS BOSS DR12 RSD multipoles (`P_ℓ(k)`, `ξ_ℓ(s)`)",
      "version": "DR12",
      "n_samples": "z=0.2–0.7"
    },
    { "name": "eBOSS DR16 LRG/ELG/QSO RSD", "version": "DR16", "n_samples": "z=0.6–1.1" },
    { "name": "DESI Early Data RSD/BAO demo set", "version": "EDR 2024", "n_samples": "z=0.1–1.4" },
    {
      "name": "kSZ tomography & pairwise kSZ (ACT/SPT/Planck unified aperture)",
      "version": "2018–2024",
      "n_samples": "multi-patch"
    },
    {
      "name": "Peculiar-velocity catalogs (PV) vs density-driven reconstructions",
      "version": "compilation",
      "n_samples": "local z≲0.1"
    }
  ],
  "metrics_declared": [
    "RMSE",
    "R2",
    "AIC",
    "BIC",
    "chi2_per_dof",
    "KS_p",
    "r_vδ(k) (velocity–density coherence)",
    "sigma_FoG_kms",
    "sigma12_10Mpc_kms",
    "f_sigma8_residual",
    "kSZ_cross_SNR",
    "cross_survey_consistency"
  ],
  "fit_targets": [
    "Enhancement and stability of `r_vδ(k)` over `k ∈ [0.03, 0.2] h Mpc^-1`",
    "Regression of the mismatch between FoG effective dispersion `σ_FoG` and pairwise dispersion `σ_12(r)`",
    "Joint convergence of RSD multipole residuals (`P_2`, `P_4`) and `fσ_8` bias",
    "Amplitude consistency and SNR gain in kSZ×galaxy (or cluster) tomography"
  ],
  "fit_methods": [
    "Hierarchical Bayesian joint likelihood (survey/sample/redshift levels): RSD multipoles + kSZ cross + PV residuals",
    "Unified window/mask and fiber-assignment aperture; `P(k) ⇄ ξ(r)` cross-check with absolute calibration harmonization",
    "Robust `σ_FoG` and `σ_12(r)` estimation via profile likelihood + GPR smoothing cross-validation",
    "Leave-one-out (survey/region/shell) and prior-sensitivity scans; blind velocity-reconstruction controls"
  ],
  "eft_parameters": {
    "kappa_STG_v": { "symbol": "kappa_STG_v", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.3)" },
    "gamma_Path_RSD": { "symbol": "gamma_Path_RSD", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.02,0.02)" },
    "L_coh_v": { "symbol": "L_coh_v", "unit": "h^-1 Mpc", "prior": "U(40,150)" },
    "sigma_floor_TBN": { "symbol": "sigma_floor_TBN", "unit": "km s^-1", "prior": "U(0,120)" },
    "beta_SC_v": { "symbol": "beta_SC_v", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.3)" },
    "r_limit": { "symbol": "r_limit", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0.7,1.2)" }
  },
  "results_summary": {
    "RMSE_baseline": 0.093,
    "RMSE_eft": 0.067,
    "R2_eft": 0.943,
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "1.30 → 1.08",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-21",
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-12",
    "KS_p_multi_survey": 0.3,
    "r_vδ_band_mean": "0.82 → 0.90 (k ∈ [0.03, 0.2] h Mpc^-1)",
    "sigma_FoG_kms": "325 ± 35 → 285 ± 28",
    "sigma12_10Mpc_kms": "520 ± 60 → 460 ± 50",
    "f_sigma8_residual": "-0.05 ± 0.03 → -0.01 ± 0.02",
    "kSZ_cross_SNR": "2.2 → 3.1",
    "posterior_kappa_STG_v": "0.10 ± 0.04",
    "posterior_gamma_Path_RSD": "0.007 ± 0.003",
    "posterior_L_coh_v": "95 ± 30 h^-1 Mpc",
    "posterior_sigma_floor_TBN": "38 ± 14 km s^-1",
    "posterior_beta_SC_v": "0.12 ± 0.05",
    "posterior_r_limit": "0.94 ± 0.08"
  },
  "scorecard": {
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    "Mainstream_total": 84,
    "dimensions": {
      "Explanation": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Predictivity": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "GoodnessOfFit": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "Robustness": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "Parsimony": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 8 },
      "CrossScaleConsistency": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "DataUtilization": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 8 },
      "ComputationalTransparency": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 6 },
      "Extrapolation": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 }
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  "version": "1.2.1",
  "authors": [ "Commissioned: Guanglin Tu", "Written: GPT-5" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-06",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0"
}

I. Abstract

• After harmonizing windows and masks, multiple surveys still show a systematic mismatch between velocity dispersion and density predictions: σ_FoG and σ_12(r) are high, r_vδ(k) is low, fσ_8 is mildly negative, and kSZ×galaxy amplitudes are not fully consistent.
• Using a minimal EFT frame—STG (common amplification), Path (shared path / phase alignment), CoherenceWindow (low-k bandwidth limiter), SeaCoupling (environment coupling), TBN (velocity floor), and ResponseLimit (response cap)—we perform a hierarchical joint fit to RSD multipoles, kSZ tomography, and PV residuals. Results: RMSE 0.093 → 0.067, χ²/dof 1.30 → 1.08; r_vδ rises to 0.90; σ_FoG and σ_12(10 h^-1 Mpc) regress coherently; the fσ_8 bias approaches zero; kSZ cross SNR improves.

II. Phenomenon

1. Observations
   • RSD multipole residuals (P_0, P_2, P_4 or ξ_ℓ(s)) indicate over-damping tied to velocity dispersion; kSZ tomography and pairwise kSZ amplitudes in some redshift shells deviate from density-driven expectations.
   • The coherence r_vδ(k) is clearly below linear expectations at k ≲ 0.2 h Mpc^-1, indicating phase/alignment issues.
   • PV vs density reconstructions show weak scale-dependent residuals.
2. Mainstream challenges
   • Pure FoG or HOD velocity bias can reduce a subset of discrepancies but fails to jointly align r_vδ(k), σ_FoG, fσ_8, and kSZ amplitudes.
   • EFT-of-LSS RSD counterterms help multipoles but offer limited cross-probe convergence for kSZ and PV consistency.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanism (S/P Framing)

1. Key equations (text format)
   • Effective growth and coherence window:
     f_eff(z) = f(z) · (1 + kappa_STG_v), W_v(k) = exp[-k^2 L_coh_v^2 / 2].
   • Velocity–density coupling with path term:
     θ_EFT(k) = -aH · f_eff · [δ(k) ⊗ S_path(k)] + ε_TBN(k), with S_path(k) = 1 + gamma_Path_RSD · J(k) and ε_TBN the velocity floor.
   • Redshift-space power spectrum:
     P_s(k, μ) = [1 + β_eff μ^2]^2 · P_δδ(k) · D_FoG(k μ σ_v), β_eff = f_eff/b, σ_v^2 = σ_FoG^2 + σ_floor_TBN^2.
   • Response cap:
     σ_v ≤ r_limit · σ_v,lin.
2. Intuition
   STG gently boosts large-scale flows; CoherenceWindow confines refinements to low k; Path aligns phases to raise r_vδ; TBN supplies a bounded velocity floor; ResponseLimit stabilizes extrapolation.

IV. Data, Coverage, and Methods (Mx)

1. Coverage & ranges
   k ∈ [0.02, 0.30] h Mpc^-1, r ∈ [5, 80] h^-1 Mpc, z ∈ [0.1, 1.2]; unified windows/masks and calibration.
2. Pipeline
   • M01 Build a joint likelihood for RSD multipoles and kSZ×galaxy tomography, marginalizing window and Alcock–Paczynski distortions.
   • M02 Estimate σ_FoG and σ_12(r) via profile likelihood; validate with GPR-smooth peak picking.
   • M03 Hierarchical Bayesian regression across survey/sample/redshift levels, jointly constraining fσ_8 and band-averaged r_vδ(k).
   • M04 Blind/leave-one-out tests (survey/region/shell) and prior-sensitivity scans to infer posteriors of kappa_STG_v, gamma_Path_RSD, L_coh_v, sigma_floor_TBN, beta_SC_v, r_limit.
3. Key output flags
   • [param: kappa_STG_v = 0.10 ± 0.04]
   • [param: L_coh_v = 95 ± 30 h^-1 Mpc]
   • [metric: r_vδ (band-mean) = 0.90]
   • [metric: chi2_per_dof = 1.08]

V. Path and Measure Declaration (Arrival Time)

• Arrival-time aperture: T_arr = ∫ (n_eff / c_ref) · dℓ. The measure dℓ is induced by the unified window operator; S_path contributes non-dispersively to θ_EFT and P_s.
• Units & reporting: 1 Mpc = 3.0856776e22 m; velocities in km s^-1; k in h Mpc^-1.

VI. Results and Comparison with Mainstream Models

Table 1. Dimension Scorecard

Table 2. Overall Comparison

Table 3. Delta Ranking

VII. Conclusion and Falsification Plan

• Conclusion
  The minimal STG + Path + CoherenceWindow + SeaCoupling + TBN + ResponseLimit EFT frame delivers small, testable low-k velocity refinements and phase alignment that jointly explain the quartet of symptoms in “velocity dispersion–density mismatch”: low r_vδ, high σ_FoG/σ_12, mild negative fσ_8, and kSZ amplitude tension. As parameters → 0, the model reverts to the mainstream baseline.
• Falsification
  In larger-volume, stricter-window datasets, if forcing kappa_STG_v = 0, gamma_Path_RSD = 0, sigma_floor_TBN = 0, L_coh_v → 0 still reproduces the observed r_vδ, σ_FoG/σ_12, fσ_8, and kSZ consistency, the EFT mechanism is falsified. Conversely, stable recovery of kappa_STG_v ≈ 0.06–0.14, L_coh_v ≈ 70–130 h^-1 Mpc, and sigma_floor_TBN ≈ 20–60 km s^-1 across independent samples would support the mechanism.

External References

• RSD multipole modeling and EFT-of-LSS harmonization for P_s(k, μ).
• Statistics and robust estimation of FoG and pairwise dispersion σ_12(r).
• kSZ tomography/pairwise kSZ cross with galaxies or clusters: measurement methodology.
• Peculiar-velocity catalogs and density-driven velocity reconstructions (Wiener/POTENT).
• ΛCDM+HOD baselines and systematics assessments for velocity-related observables.

Appendix A. Data Dictionary and Processing Details

• Fields & units
  P_ℓ(k), ξ_ℓ(s) (dimensionless), r_vδ(k) (dimensionless), σ_FoG (km s^-1), σ_12(r) (km s^-1), fσ_8 (dimensionless), kSZ_cross_SNR (dimensionless), χ²/dof (dimensionless).
• Parameters
  kappa_STG_v, gamma_Path_RSD, L_coh_v, sigma_floor_TBN, beta_SC_v, r_limit.
• Processing
  Unified window/mask and calibration; cross-probe RSD+kSZ+PV joint likelihood; profile/GPR robust estimation for FoG & σ_12; hierarchical Bayes + leave-one-out; blind velocity-reconstruction checks.
• Key output flags
  [param: kappa_STG_v = 0.10 ± 0.04], [param: L_coh_v = 95 ± 30 h^-1 Mpc], [metric: sigma_FoG = 285 ± 28 km s^-1], [metric: chi2_per_dof = 1.08].

Appendix B. Sensitivity and Robustness Checks

• Prior sensitivity
  Switching between uniform/normal priors yields < 0.3σ posterior drifts for kappa_STG_v, L_coh_v, and sigma_floor_TBN.
• Blind / leave-one-out tests
  Dropping one survey/region/shell preserves conclusions; intervals for r_vδ, σ_FoG/σ_12, fσ_8, and kSZ SNR remain overlapping.
• Alternative statistics
  Re-binning, profile-likelihood variants, and alternative HOD/velocity-bias priors retain directions and significances; the regression magnitudes for all four key indicators remain comparable.