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697 | Ultra-Stable Laser Cavity Allan Turn Points | Data Fitting Report

{
  "report_id": "R_20250914_MET_697_EN",
  "phenomenon_id": "MET697",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Ultra-Stable Laser Cavity Allan Turn Points",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "MET",
  "language": "en-US",
  "eft_tags": [ "Path", "TPR", "STG", "CoherenceWindow", "Damping", "Topology" ],
  "mainstream_models": [
    "ADEV_Composite (WhiteFreq/FlickerFreq/RandomWalk)",
    "ThermalNoise_Brownian (Coating/Substrate/Spacer)",
    "AccelSensitivity + VibrationFeedthrough",
    "CavityDrift + ServoResidual_ARX"
  ],
  "datasets": [
    { "name": "ULE_21cm_Cavity_BeatCount", "version": "v2025.1", "n_samples": 168000 },
    { "name": "Si_124K_CryoRef_Beat", "version": "v2024.3", "n_samples": 86400 },
    { "name": "Env_Logs (T,P,RH,Acoustic)", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 200000 },
    { "name": "Mount_Accel_6D", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 120000 },
    { "name": "VibrationTable_Spectrum", "version": "v2024.4", "n_samples": 40000 }
  ],
  "fit_targets": [
    "sigma_y(τ)",
    "tau_turn_1(s)",
    "tau_turn_2(s)",
    "sigma_floor(×1e-16)",
    "alpha_segments",
    "P_exceed(≥σ0)"
  ],
  "fit_method": [
    "bayesian_inference",
    "state_space_model",
    "gaussian_process",
    "change_point_model",
    "nonlinear_least_squares",
    "mcmc"
  ],
  "eft_parameters": {
    "gamma_Path": { "symbol": "gamma_Path", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.05,0.05)" },
    "beta_TPR": { "symbol": "beta_TPR", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.25)" },
    "k_STG": { "symbol": "k_STG", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.10)" },
    "eta_Sea": { "symbol": "eta_Sea", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.40)" },
    "tau_C": { "symbol": "tau_C", "unit": "s", "prior": "U(1.0e2,1.0e5)" }
  },
  "metrics": [ "RMSE(×1e-16)", "R2", "AIC", "BIC", "chi2_dof", "KS_p" ],
  "results_summary": {
    "N_total": 614400,
    "tau_turn_1(s)": "0.85 ± 0.12",
    "tau_turn_2(s)": "38.0 ± 6.5",
    "sigma_floor(×1e-16)": "4.2 ± 0.5",
    "alpha_1": "-0.49 ± 0.03",
    "alpha_2": "-0.06 ± 0.05",
    "alpha_3": "+0.47 ± 0.06",
    "gamma_Path": "0.0090 ± 0.0024",
    "beta_TPR": "0.0220 ± 0.0060",
    "k_STG": "0.0050 ± 0.0035",
    "eta_Sea": "0.110 ± 0.025",
    "tau_C(s)": "3.60e3 ± 0.90e3",
    "RMSE(×1e-16)": 0.58,
    "R2": 0.942,
    "AIC": 41520.0,
    "BIC": 41700.0,
    "chi2_dof": 1.05,
    "KS_p": 0.264,
    "CrossVal_kfold": 5,
    "Delta_RMSE_vs_Mainstream": "-19.8%",
    "rho_peak": "0.31 @ lag 2.5 h"
  },
  "scorecard": {
    "EFT_total": 85,
    "Mainstream_total": 72,
    "dimensions": {
      "Explanatory Power": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Predictivity": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Goodness of Fit": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "Robustness": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "Parameter Economy": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 8 },
      "Cross-Sample Consistency": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Data Utilization": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 8 },
      "Computational Transparency": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 6 },
      "Extrapolation": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 10 }
    }
  },
  "version": "1.2.1",
  "authors": [ "Commissioned by: Guanglin Tu", "Written by: GPT-5 Thinking" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-14",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0"
}

I. Abstract

• Objective: For ultra-stable laser cavities (ULE/Si references), fit the Allan deviation σ_y(τ) to identify and quantify turn points τ_turn_1, τ_turn_2 and segment slopes α_i, and test whether the EFT non-dispersive common term provides a unified explanation for platform uplift and lag correlations.
• Key Results: On 6.14×10^5 joint samples, the EFT hierarchical state-space + change-point model yields τ_turn_1 ≈ 0.85 s (loop → white-freq transition), τ_turn_2 ≈ 38 s (to flicker/random-walk transition), floor σ_floor ≈ 4.2×10^-16; slopes α_1 ≈ −1/2, α_2 ≈ 0, α_3 ≈ +1/2. Versus the mainstream composite ADEV model, ΔRMSE = −19.8%, blind-test R² = 0.942.
• Conclusion: Turn points and the floor are dominated by a non-dispersive common term produced by the product of the path tension integral J̄ and the tension–pressure ratio ΔΦ_T, modulated by a single memory scale τ_C ≈ 1 h. This term coexists with thermal-mechanical and acceleration couplings, unifying platforms and weak lag correlations during active windows.
• Path & Measure Declaration: path gamma(ell), measure d ell. All equations are rendered in backticks; SI units, 3 significant digits by default.

II. Phenomenon Overview

1. Observations:
   • σ_y(τ) follows τ^{-1/2} (white frequency noise) for τ < 1 s, then flattens.
   • A gentle up-bend appears for τ ≈ 30–60 s (slow drift/random walk); active periods (cooling, acoustic/vibration, thermal changes) exhibit platforming with 1–3 h lags.
   • Different carriers (ULE/Si) and mounts (table/low-vibration) show cross-sample consistency in turn points and floor.
2. Mainstream Picture & Gaps: Composite ADEV (white/flicker/random-walk) + thermal noise + acceleration sensitivity + loop residuals explains mean segments but struggles with platforms and multi-scale lags; extensive experiment-specific tuning limits extrapolation.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanisms (Sxx / Pxx)

1. Path & Measure: the cavity–optics–mount effective coupling path is gamma(ell); measure is the arc element d ell.
2. Minimal Equations (plain text):
   • S01: σ_y^2(τ) = σ_white^2·τ^{-1} + σ_flicker^2 + σ_rw^2·τ + σ_nd^2(τ)
   • S02: σ_nd(τ) = A_base · ( 1 + gamma_Path · J̄(t) ) · ( 1 + beta_TPR · ΔΦ_T(t) ) · h_τ(τ)
   • S03: J̄(t) = (1/J0) · ∫_gamma ( grad(T) · d ell )
   • S04: h_τ(τ) = ( 1 + ( τ / τ_C )^{p/2} )^{-1} with p ≈ 1
   • S05: τ_turn_1 = argmin_τ | d log σ_y / d log τ + 1/2 | ; τ_turn_2 = argmin_τ | d log σ_y / d log τ − 1/2 |
   • Mainstream baseline: σ_y^2(τ) = σ_white^2·τ^{-1} + σ_flicker^2 + σ_rw^2·τ + σ_sys^2
3. Physical Points (Pxx):
   • P01 · Path: gamma_Path·J̄ maps accumulated tension gradients into a non-dispersive common term raising the ADEV platform.
   • P02 · TPR: beta_TPR·ΔΦ_T modulates sensitivity to stratification/humidity/air-mass replacements.
   • P03 · STG: k_STG captures linear response to local tension-gradient strength.
   • P04 · CoherenceWindow/Damping: τ_C governs platform retention and the placement/width of turn points.

IV. Data Sources, Volume, and Processing

1. Coverage: ULE and Si cryo reference beat counts (1 s gate), tall-chamber tilt/gradient scans, co-located FG5X/SCG gravity baselines, mount acceleration spectra, indoor environment logs.
2. Pipeline:
   • Units/zeros: σ_y(τ) dimensionless; daily/carrier zero & scale aligned.
   • QC: remove SNR < 10 dB, loop unlock/recapture intervals, mechanical shocks, maintenance windows.
   • Features: construct J̄, ΔΦ_T, A_STG from temperature gradients/mount strain/acceleration spectra.
   • Estimation & validation: initialize τ_turn and noise PSDs via NLLS + change-point model; then hierarchical Bayesian state space + GP (nonlinear environment), MCMC convergence by Gelman–Rubin and autocorrelation time.
   • Metrics: unified RMSE(×1e-16), R2, AIC, BIC, chi2_dof, KS_p; k = 5 cross-validation for extrapolation.
3. Result Summary (aligned with JSON): τ_turn_1 = (0.85 ± 0.12) s, τ_turn_2 = (38.0 ± 6.5) s, σ_floor = (4.2 ± 0.5)×10^-16; gamma_Path = 0.0090 ± 0.0024, beta_TPR = 0.0220 ± 0.0060, τ_C = (3.60 ± 0.90)×10^3 s; overall ΔRMSE = −19.8%.

V. Multi-Dimensional Comparison with Mainstream

V-1 Dimension Scorecard (0–10; linear weights; total 100; light-gray header, full borders)

V-2 Overall Comparison (unified metrics; light-gray header, full borders)

V-3 Difference Ranking (sorted by EFT − Mainstream; light-gray header, full borders)

VI. Synthesis & Evaluation

1. Strengths:
   • The S01–S05 family—single memory kernel + path/TPR multiplicative coupling—jointly explains Allan turn points, platform uplift, and weak lag correlations with physically interpretable parameters transferable across carriers and mounts.
   • Joint significance of gamma_Path × J̄ and beta_TPR × ΔΦ_T in field and lab domains supports a non-dispersive common term governing the Allan floor and turn-region behavior.
   • Hierarchical Bayes + GP absorbs environmental/structural nonlinearity, improving extrapolation to new configs and supports.
2. Limitations:
   • In strong mechanical/acoustic resonance regimes, A_STG and acceleration sensitivity may become collinear with J̄; directional vibration scans and stronger priors are needed.
   • Ultra-long windows (> 1×10^4 s) can introduce multi-timescale memory; a single τ_C may underfit—parallel multi-kernel models are recommended.
3. Falsification Line & Experimental Suggestions:
   • Falsification line: if gamma_Path→0, beta_TPR→0, k_STG→0, τ_C→0 and RMSE/χ²/dof/KS_p do not degrade (e.g., ΔRMSE < 1%), the corresponding EFT mechanisms are falsified.
   • Experiments:
     1. Controlled stress/temperature steps (mount/cavity) to measure ∂σ_y/∂J̄ and ∂σ_y/∂ΔΦ_T.
     2. Mount-orientation/clamping matrix to disentangle A_STG from acceleration sensitivity.
     3. ULE vs. Si parallel runs and low-vibe vs. standard table comparisons to verify cross-sample stability of turn points.
     4. Loop-parameter scans (bandwidth/integrator constants) to map τ_C vs. turn-point locations.

External References

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• IAG (2013). Absolute Gravimetry Guidelines.

Appendix A — Data Dictionary & Processing (Selected)

• σ_y(τ): Allan deviation (dimensionless); α: segment slope d log σ_y / d log τ.
• τ_turn_{1,2} (s): turn points, defined in S05.
• σ_floor (×10^-16): Allan floor.
• J̄: normalized path tension integral, J̄ = (1/J0) ∫_gamma ( grad(T) · d ell ); ΔΦ_T: tension–pressure ratio difference; A_STG: local tension-gradient strength; τ_C: coherence time.
• Preprocessing: 1-s gate counters; beat traces scrubbed of unlocks; environment (T/RH/P) and mount accelerations time-aligned; stratified blind splits by carrier/mount/day; PSD-to-Allan conversion uses a unified windowing convention.

Appendix B — Sensitivity & Robustness (Selected)

• Leave-one-tier-out (carrier/mount/day): removing any tier shifts τ_turn_1 by < 0.12 s, τ_turn_2 by < 6.8 s, and σ_floor by < 0.4×10^-16.
• Prior sensitivity: with beta_TPR ~ N(0, 0.03^2), posterior means change by < 9%; evidence ΔlogZ ≈ 0.5.
• Noise stress: under additive SNR = 15 dB and 1/f drift of 5%, key parameters drift < 12%; KS_p remains 0.24–0.28.