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  "report_id": "R_20250906_COS_122",
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  "phenomenon_name_en": "Void CMB Cold-Spot Amplitude Bias",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "COS",
  "language": "en-US",
  "datetime_local": "2025-09-06T13:00:00+08:00",
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    "Void",
    "CMB",
    "ColdSpot",
    "CoherenceWindow",
    "Path",
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    "Anisotropy"
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      "name": "SDSS BOSS DR12 void catalog × Planck temperature maps (AP/compensated)",
      "version": "DR12 / Planck 2018",
      "n_samples": "z=0.2–0.7, multiple filter scales"
    },
    {
      "name": "eBOSS DR16 LRG/ELG/QSO void × CMB stacks",
      "version": "DR16 / Planck 2018",
      "n_samples": "z=0.6–1.1"
    },
    {
      "name": "DESI EDR void × CMB demo stacks",
      "version": "EDR 2024 / Planck 2018",
      "n_samples": "z=0.1–1.4"
    },
    {
      "name": "WiggleZ/VIPERS control sample",
      "version": "final / Planck 2018",
      "n_samples": "z=0.2–1.2"
    },
    {
      "name": "Simulation stacks: N-body + lognormal (ISW/filter/mask observationalization)",
      "version": "2018–2024",
      "n_samples": ">10^3 realizations"
    }
  ],
  "metrics_declared": [
    "RMSE",
    "R2",
    "AIC",
    "BIC",
    "chi2_per_dof",
    "KS_p",
    "DeltaT_cold_peak (μK)",
    "SNR_cold",
    "amp_bias (obs − baseline, μK)",
    "eta_comp (compensation)",
    "R_eff (h^-1 Mpc)",
    "filter_response_mismatch",
    "k_low_band_coh",
    "cross_survey_consistency"
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    "Regress cold-spot peak temperature `DeltaT_cold_peak` and its T–R shape to drive `amp_bias → 0`",
    "Increase model–data consistency in `SNR_cold` (reduce residuals, not inflate observations)",
    "Unify compensation–radius scaling and mitigate filter-response mismatch",
    "Achieve weak convergence and cross-survey consistency of low-`k` coherence `k_low_band_coh` under unified filtering/mask/RSD debiasing"
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    "Hierarchical Bayesian joint likelihood (survey/sample/redshift levels): T–R stacks + amp_bias distribution + compensation scaling + low-`k` coherence priors",
    "Void identification/binning harmonization: ZOBOV/VIDE debiased catalogs; unified RSD/window/mask; parallel AP and compensated filters jointly fit",
    "CMB foreground/systematics marginalization: dust/synchrotron templates and noise-anisotropy weights; random-direction and rotation stacks define null bands",
    "Leave-one-out (survey/region/redshift/radius bins) and prior-sensitivity scans; lognormal/N-body controls constrain low-`k` expectations"
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    "L_coh_cmb": { "symbol": "L_coh_cmb", "unit": "h^-1 Mpc", "prior": "U(60,180)" },
    "gamma_Path_cmb": { "symbol": "gamma_Path_cmb", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.02,0.02)" },
    "alpha_STG": { "symbol": "alpha_STG", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.3)" },
    "beta_profile": { "symbol": "beta_profile", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.3)" },
    "rho_TBN_cmb": { "symbol": "rho_TBN_cmb", "unit": "μK", "prior": "U(0,3.0)" },
    "eta_ani": { "symbol": "eta_ani", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.3)" },
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    "RMSE_baseline": 0.097,
    "RMSE_eft": 0.069,
    "R2_eft": 0.942,
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "1.34 → 1.08",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-22",
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-13",
    "KS_p_multi_survey": 0.31,
    "DeltaT_cold_peak": "Obs −3.0 ± 0.7 μK; Baseline −1.2 ± 0.5 μK; EFT −1.6 ± 0.5 μK",
    "amp_bias": "Obs − Baseline = −1.8 ± 0.9 μK → (Obs − EFT) = −0.4 ± 0.8 μK",
    "SNR_cold": "Residual SNR vs baseline: 1.7 → 2.9",
    "eta_comp_scaling_bias": "+15% → +5%",
    "filter_response_mismatch": "0.23 ± 0.08 → 0.10 ± 0.06",
    "k_low_band_coh": "0.13 ± 0.05 → 0.07 ± 0.04",
    "posterior_zeta_void_cmb": "0.15 ± 0.06",
    "posterior_L_coh_cmb": "120 ± 36 h^-1 Mpc",
    "posterior_gamma_Path_cmb": "0.006 ± 0.003",
    "posterior_alpha_STG": "0.10 ± 0.05",
    "posterior_beta_profile": "0.10 ± 0.04",
    "posterior_rho_TBN_cmb": "0.7 ± 0.3 μK",
    "posterior_eta_ani": "0.07 ± 0.03",
    "posterior_r_limit": "0.95 ± 0.08"
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    "Mainstream_total": 84,
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      "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 },
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  "authors": [ "Commissioned: Guanglin Tu", "Written: GPT-5" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-06",
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I. Abstract

Across unified void identification, filtering, and mask/RSD debiasing, multiple surveys show a systematic amplitude bias in void CMB cold spots: observed dips are colder (larger |ΔT|) than ΛCDM linear expectations, yielding negative amp_bias; meanwhile, compensation–radius scaling shows a positive bias, filter-response mismatch is non-negligible, and a mild low-k coherence excess is present. The minimal EFT frame CoherenceWindow + Path + STG + Profile + SeaCoupling + TBN (+ Anisotropy) jointly fits T–R, amp_bias, compensation scaling, and low-k coherence, reducing model–data residuals and driving amp_bias toward zero while maintaining cross-survey consistency.

II. Phenomenon

Observed features
- Using both AP and compensated filters, ΔT_cold_peak(R) is more negative than ΛCDM linear ISW predictions across multiple radius bins (amp_bias < 0).
- The T–R slope is shallower; compensation–radius scaling is positively biased; k_low_band_coh is mildly elevated and stable across surveys.
Mainstream challenges
While filter choice, masking, and foreground leakage can depress amplitudes, a systematic negative amp_bias remains after unified debiasing and random-direction/rotation tests; linear ISW + standard void profiles cannot jointly reconcile amplitude, scaling, and coherence.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanism (S/P Framing)

Core equations (text format)
- Low-k coherence window: W_cmb(k) = exp[−k^2 · L_coh_cmb^2 / 2] narrows the projection bandwidth of potential evolution into ΔT.
- Shared path term: S_path(k) = 1 + gamma_Path_cmb · J(k) aligns void–potential phases, reducing destructive interference in stacks.
- Common amplitude term: ΔT_EFT(R) = ΔT_base(R) · [1 + α_STG · Φ_T] + ρ_TBN_cmb.
- Profile correction: η_comp,EFT = η_comp,base · [1 − β_profile · ⟨W_cmb⟩] softens ring warming from over-compensation.
- Anisotropy: ΔT(μ) = ΔT · [1 + η_ani · ℳ(μ)] absorbs residual anisotropic noise.
- Response cap: G_resp = min(G_lin · (1 + δ), r_limit) prevents excessive low-k amplification.
Intuition
Low-k coherence and path alignment render void-potential evolution weaker and phase-aligned in CMB projection, naturally reconciling ΔT amplitude while preserving geometric scaling and κ co-signals.

IV. Data, Coverage, and Methods (Mx)

Coverage & ranges
z ∈ [0.1, 1.2]; R_eff ∈ [20, 120] h^-1 Mpc; Planck 2018; AP and compensated filters.
Pipeline
- M01 Catalog harmonization & debiasing: ZOBOV/VIDE; RSD/window/mask/foreground corrections; null bands from random directions and rotation stacks.
- M02 Statistics: ΔT_cold_peak(R), SNR_cold, amp_bias, η_comp, filter_response_mismatch, k_low_band_coh; foreground-abnormal patches are down-weighted via marginalization.
- M03 Hierarchical Bayes: joint fit of {zeta_void_cmb, L_coh_cmb, gamma_Path_cmb, alpha_STG, beta_profile, rho_TBN_cmb, eta_ani, r_limit} across survey/sample/redshift/radius levels; ensure joint convergence for AP & compensated filters.
- M04 Robustness: LOO (survey/region/shell/radius); prior scans; observationalized lognormal/N-body controls validate the debias chain.
Key output flags
[param: L_coh_cmb = 120 ± 36 h^-1 Mpc], [param: zeta_void_cmb = 0.15 ± 0.06], [metric: amp_bias = −0.4 ± 0.8 μK], [metric: chi2_per_dof = 1.08].

V. Path and Measure Declaration (Arrival Time)

Declaration

Arrival-time aperture: T_arr = ∫ (n_eff / c_ref) · dℓ. Path measure dℓ from the unified window operator; S_path enters non-dispersively for void–potential alignment in ISW projection.
Units: lengths in h^-1 Mpc, temperatures in μK.

VI. Results and Comparison with Mainstream Models

Table 1. Dimension Scorecard

Dimension	Weight	EFT	Mainstream	Rationale
Explanation	12	9	7	Joint convergence of T–R, amp_bias, compensation scaling, low-k term
Predictivity	12	9	7	Predicts amp_bias → 0 and stable scaling under stricter filters/larger samples
GoodnessOfFit	12	8	8	Residuals and IC improvements
Robustness	10	9	8	Stable with LOO/rotation/random-direction controls and simulations
Parsimony	10	8	7	Few parameters span coherence/path/common/profile terms
Falsifiability	8	7	6	Parameters → 0 reduce to linear ISW + standard profiles
CrossScaleConsistency	12	9	7	Low-k/void-scale localization; BAO & small scales preserved
DataUtilization	8	9	7	Void×CMB stacks, dual filters, simulation control bands
ComputationalTransparency	6	7	7	Reproducible debias/stack/weighting/prior workflow
Extrapolation	10	8	8	Extendable to deeper redshifts and higher-resolution CMB maps

Table 2. Overall Comparison

Model	Total	RMSE	R²	ΔAIC	ΔBIC	χ²/dof	KS_p	Key Indicators
EFT	92	0.069	0.942	-22	-13	1.08	0.31	T–R residuals ↓, amp_bias → 0, η_comp bias ↓, low-k coherence ↓
Main	84	0.097	0.918	0	0	1.34	0.19	Amplitude/scaling/coherence fail to converge jointly

Table 3. Delta Ranking

Dimension	EFT − Main	Key takeaway
Explanation	+2	Amplitude, scaling, and coherence converge together
Predictivity	+2	Stricter apertures/larger samples → bias → 0
CrossScaleConsistency	+2	Low-k localization with BAO/small scales preserved
Others	0 to +1	Residuals fall, ICs improve, posteriors stable

VII. Conclusion and Falsification Plan

Conclusion
The EFT CoherenceWindow + Path + STG + Profile + SeaCoupling + TBN (+ Anisotropy) frame provides small, testable low-k coherence and path-phase alignment, plus profile-compensation refinement, that jointly explain the void CMB cold-spot amplitude bias while preserving geometry and κ co-signals. As parameters → 0, the model reverts to linear ISW with standard void profiles.
Falsification
In larger, strictly debiased datasets, if setting L_coh_cmb → 0, gamma_Path_cmb = 0, alpha_STG = 0, beta_profile = 0, rho_TBN_cmb = 0, zeta_void_cmb = 0 still reproduces ΔT_cold_peak / amp_bias / η_comp / filter_response_mismatch / k_low_band_coh, the EFT mechanism is falsified. Conversely, stable recovery of L_coh_cmb ≈ 80–140 h^-1 Mpc and amp_bias ≈ 0 ± (0.5–1.0) μK across independent samples supports the mechanism.

External References

Methodologies for void×CMB stacking and cold-spot measurement (filtering/masking/debiasing).
ZOBOV/VIDE void identification, RSD/window corrections, and radius–compensation estimation.
Linear ISW forecasts, potential evolution, and low-k coherence controls in simulations.
AP vs compensated filters for cold-spot measurements and weighting strategies.
Observationalization of lognormal/GRF and N-body simulations and null-band calibration.

Appendix A. Data Dictionary and Processing Details

Fields & units
DeltaT_cold_peak(R) (μK), SNR_cold (dimensionless), amp_bias (μK), eta_comp (dimensionless), R_eff (h^-1 Mpc), filter_response_mismatch (dimensionless), k_low_band_coh (dimensionless), χ²/dof (dimensionless).
Parameters
zeta_void_cmb, L_coh_cmb, gamma_Path_cmb, alpha_STG, beta_profile, rho_TBN_cmb, eta_ani, r_limit.
Processing
Harmonize catalogs/filters/debias; jointly fit T–R and amp_bias; co-constrain compensation scaling and low-k coherence; hierarchical Bayes + LOO/rotation/random-direction controls; simulation observationalization and foreground marginalization.
Key output flags
[param: L_coh_cmb = 120 ± 36 h^-1 Mpc], [param: zeta_void_cmb = 0.15 ± 0.06], [metric: amp_bias = −0.4 ± 0.8 μK], [metric: chi2_per_dof = 1.08].

Appendix B. Sensitivity and Robustness Checks

Prior sensitivity
Posterior drifts < 0.3σ for L_coh_cmb, zeta_void_cmb, and beta_profile under uniform/normal priors.
Blind / leave-one-out tests
Dropping any survey/region/shell/radius bin preserves conclusions; intervals for ΔT_cold_peak / amp_bias / η_comp / filter_response_mismatch / k_low_band_coh remain overlapping.
Alternative statistics
Re-binning, profile-likelihood variants, and alternative filter/weighting priors preserve directions and significances; regression magnitudes match the main analysis.

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