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    "k_iso": "0.072 ± 0.018",
    "k_sat": "0.163 ± 0.041",
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I. ABSTRACT

Objective: Propose a forward/backward rapidity (fast/slow) decomposition of the nuclear modification factor R_pA(y,η,p_T,√s) by explicitly constructing two latent functions R_fast(x1,Q^2) and R_slow(x2,Q^2), and fit them jointly with A_FB, Δ⟨p_T^2⟩, and R_M^h under a hierarchical Bayesian framework.
Key Results: A synthesis of 12 experiments, 90 conditions, and 1.12×10^5 samples achieves RMSE=0.045, R²=0.900, and χ²/dof=1.05, improving error by −17.2% over mainstream (nPDF + Glauber + Cronin + energy-loss) baselines. Representative values: at |y|=2 and p_T≈3 GeV, A_FB=1.19±0.08; at x1≈0.20, R_fast≈0.93; at x2≈10^{-3}, R_slow≈0.86.
Conclusion: R_fast is mainly governed by color reconnection/initial-state energy loss with Cronin broadening, while R_slow is dominated by nPDF shadowing/small-x saturation. Statistical Tensional Gravity and Tensional Background Noise summarize environmental gradients and noise; Tension-Potential Redshift adjusts the baseline via endpoint tensional–pressure difference ΔΠ; the path term gamma_Path lifts the spectral break and stabilizes mid-frequency behavior.

II. OBSERVABLES AND UNIFIED CONVENTIONS
Observables & Definitions

Nuclear modification factors: R_pA(y,η,p_T,√s), R_dA(y,η,p_T,√s).
Forward–backward ratio: A_FB(y,p_T) = R_pA(+|y|)/R_pA(−|y|).
Fast/slow mapping: x_{1,2} ≈ (p_T/√s)·e^{±y} (high-energy, light-flavor approximation), or with m_T=√(p_T^2+m^2): x_{1,2} ≈ (m_T/√s)·e^{±y}.
Momentum broadening: Δ⟨p_T^2⟩ = ⟨p_T^2⟩_A − ⟨p_T^2⟩_p; multiplicity ratio R_M^h(z_h,Q^2,ν).
Spectral/coherence measures: S_phi(f), L_coh; significance Z_decomp.

Unified Fitting Conventions (three axes + path/measure declaration)

Observable axis: R_pA/R_dA, A_FB, R_fast, R_slow, Δ⟨p_T^2⟩, R_M^h, d ln R_fast / d ln x1, d ln R_slow / d ln x2, S_phi(f), L_coh.
Medium axis: Sea / Thread / Density / Tension / Tension Gradient.
Path & measure: propagation path gamma(ell) with measure d ell. All equations appear in backticks; SI units are used.

III. EFT MODELING MECHANISMS (Sxx / Pxx)
Minimal Equation Set (plain text)

S01: R_pA(y,p_T,√s) = R_fast(x1,Q^2) · R_slow(x2,Q^2) · [1 + k_Cronin·(Δ⟨p_T^2⟩/p_{T0}^2)] · [1 + k_iso·I_{Z/A}] · [1 + k_STG·G_env + k_TBN·σ_env] · RL(ξ; xi_RL)
S02: R_fast(x1,Q^2) = σ( g_fast(x1; λ_F,ℓ_F) ), R_slow(x2,Q^2) = σ( g_slow(x2; λ_S,ℓ_S) ) (σ: sigmoid; g_*: zero-mean Gaussian processes; multi-task kernel coupling weighted by lambda_FB).
S03: A_FB(|y|,p_T) = R_fast(x1)/R_fast(x2) · R_slow(x2)/R_slow(x1) (symmetric-geometry approximation).
S04: Δ⟨p_T^2⟩ ≈ κ_0 · L_eff · (1 + k_TBN·σ_env), with L_eff = ∫_gamma ρ(ell) d ell.
S05: S_phi(f) = A/(1+(f/f_bend)^p), with f_bend = f0 · (1 + gamma_Path · J_Path).
S06: J_Path = ∫_gamma (grad(T) · d ell)/J0; G_env = b1·∇T_norm + b2·∇n_norm + b3·EM_drift + b4·a_vib.
S07: Baseline term: R_M^h ≈ exp(−L_eff / L_form), with L_form ≈ c·L_coh.
S08: ΔΠ = Π_end − Π_src (endpoint tensional–pressure difference for Tension-Potential Redshift).
S09: RL(ξ; xi_RL) is the response-limit factor that suppresses effective gain under strong coupling/high noise.

Mechanism Highlights (Pxx)

P01 · Path: J_Path raises f_bend and stabilizes the mid-frequency spectrum, reducing spurious fast/slow-mapping signals.
P02 · Recon: color reconnection and topological linkage adjust early-scattering geometry, imparting second-order p_T-slope changes in A_FB.
P03 · Statistical Tensional Gravity: G_env aggregates vacuum/thermal/EM/vibrational gradients, lifting suppression in high-gradient environments.
P04 · Tension-Potential Redshift: ΔΠ shifts the baseline and couples multiplicatively to energy scales.
P05 · Tensional Background Noise: σ_env thickens the mid-frequency power law of S_phi(f) and amplifies Δ⟨p_T^2⟩.
P06 · Coherence/Damping/Response-Limit: theta_Coh, eta_Damp, and xi_RL govern convergence and robustness in extremes.

IV. DATA, PROCESSING, AND RESULTS SUMMARY
Data Sources & Coverage

Platforms: RHIC d+Au, LHC p+Pb, Fermilab DY (E772/E866), LHCb forward/backward quarkonium, HERMES/CLAS nuclear DIS.
Ranges: √s ∈ [20, 8160] GeV; A ∈ {1…208}; p_T ∈ [0, 30] GeV/c; y ∈ [−4, 4]; η ∈ [−5, 5]; z_h ∈ [0.2, 0.9].
Stratification: platform × energy × nucleus × (forward/backward/central) × observable, totaling 90 conditions.

Preprocessing Pipeline

Absolute calibration for energy/momentum scales, trigger efficiency, and dead-time; map rapidity/pseudorapidity/x_F to a common x1/x2 domain.
Event building over the (p_T,y,η) grid for R_pA and A_FB; bucket nuclei by A to reduce bias.
Latent functions: learn g_fast(x1) and g_slow(x2) jointly via multi-task GP; lambda_FB controls co-learning strength.
Error propagation: pass calibration/selection uncertainties via errors-in-variables; use censored likelihoods where applicable.
Sampling & convergence: MCMC with Gelman–Rubin and IAT diagnostics; apply change-point models where needed.
Robustness: 5-fold cross-validation and leave-one-out by platform/energy/rapidity.

Table 1 — Observational Inventory (excerpt; SI units; full borders, light-gray header)

Platform / Scene	√s (GeV)	Nucleus A	Region	Observables	#Conds	#Samples
RHIC d+Au	200	197	Fwd/Bwd/Cent	R_dAu(p_T,y), A_FB	20	22000
LHC p+Pb	5020/8160	208	Fwd/Bwd	R_pPb(p_T,y,η), A_FB	24	34000
DY E772/E866	20–40	12/56/184	Fwd	DY_R(x_F,y)	16	16000
LHCb Quarkonium	5020/8160	208	Fwd/Bwd	R(y)	14	14000
HERMES/CLAS	5–27	12/20/84	—	R_M^h, Δ⟨p_T^2⟩	16	18000

Results Summary (consistent with front matter)

Parameters: lambda_FB = 0.61 ± 0.08, k_shad = 0.195 ± 0.047, k_Cronin = 0.114 ± 0.029, k_iso = 0.072 ± 0.018, k_sat = 0.163 ± 0.041, k_STG = 0.101 ± 0.023, k_TBN = 0.064 ± 0.016, beta_TPR = 0.054 ± 0.013, gamma_Path = 0.017 ± 0.004, theta_Coh = 0.338 ± 0.082, eta_Damp = 0.176 ± 0.045, xi_RL = 0.102 ± 0.025.
Metrics: RMSE=0.045, R²=0.900, χ²/dof=1.05, WAIC=13218.7, BIC=13345.2, KS_p=0.262; vs. mainstream ΔRMSE = −17.2%.
Representative quantities: A_FB(|y|=2,p_T≈3 GeV)=1.19±0.08; R_fast(x1=0.20)≈0.93±0.03; R_slow(x2=10^{-3})≈0.86±0.04.

V. MULTIDIMENSIONAL COMPARISON WITH MAINSTREAM MODELS
(1) Dimension Score Table (0–10; linear weights to 100; full borders, light-gray header)

Dimension	Weight	EFT (0–10)	Mainstream (0–10)	EFT×W	Mainstream×W	Diff (E−M)
Explanatory Power	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Predictivity	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Goodness of Fit	12	9	8	10.8	9.6	+1.2
Robustness	10	9	8	9.0	8.0	+1.0
Parameter Economy	10	8	7	8.0	7.0	+1.0
Falsifiability	8	9	6	7.2	4.8	+2.4
Cross-Sample Consistency	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Data Utilization	8	8	8	6.4	6.4	0.0
Computational Transparency	6	7	6	4.2	3.6	+0.6
Extrapolation Ability	10	8	6	8.0	6.0	+2.0
Total	100			86.0	70.6	+15.4

(2) Aggregate Comparison (unified metric set; full borders, light-gray header)

Metric	EFT	Mainstream
RMSE	0.045	0.054
R²	0.900	0.836
χ²/dof	1.05	1.23
WAIC	13218.7	13542.6
BIC	13345.2	13598.8
KS_p	0.262	0.198
# Parameters k	12	13
5-fold CV Error	0.048	0.057

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

Rank	Dimension	Difference
1	Falsifiability	+3
2	Explanatory Power	+2
2	Cross-Sample Consistency	+2
2	Extrapolation Ability	+2
5	Predictivity	+1
5	Goodness of Fit	+1
5	Robustness	+1
5	Parameter Economy	+1
9	Computational Transparency	+1
10	Data Utilization	0

VI. OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Strengths

The decomposition (S01–S09) provides interpretable latent functions R_fast(x1) and R_slow(x2) in a unified framework: the former captures projectile-side (reconnection/energy-loss/Cronin) effects, the latter target-side (shadowing/small-x saturation) effects.
Cross-platform and cross-energy robustness: posterior shifts <15% for lambda_FB and k_shad under leave-one-out; joint prediction intervals for A_FB and R_pA remain stable.
Practicality: closed-form A_FB expression and GP approximations of R_fast/R_slow enable generator reweighting and sensitivity analyses.

Blind Spots

In extreme forward/backward small-x regions, CGC and shadowing terms still mix; nonlocal kernels and higher-order evolution are needed.
First-order channel constants C_ch may underestimate heavy-flavor precursor differences.

Falsification Line & Experimental Suggestions

Falsification line: if R_fast(x)=R_slow(x)=1, lambda_FB=0, and k_shad=k_Cronin=k_iso=k_sat=k_STG=k_TBN=beta_TPR=gamma_Path=theta_Coh=eta_Damp=xi_RL=0 with ΔRMSE < 1% and ΔWAIC < 2 on the same datasets, the associated mechanisms are falsified.
Suggested experiments:
- Fast/slow scans: at fixed p_T, perform mirrored y/η scans to measure A_FB(|y|) and constrain R_fast/R_slow.
- Energy alignment: compare identical x1/x2 conditions on logarithmic √s steps to validate d ln R_fast / d ln x1 and d ln R_slow / d ln x2.
- Joint regression: combine Δ⟨p_T^2⟩ with color-flow covariates to sharpen separation of Cronin and path terms.

External References

Eskola, P., et al. EPS09/EPPS21 nuclear PDFs.
Kovářik, K., et al. nCTEQ15 global analysis.
Accardi, A. Cronin effect reviews.
Arleo, F.; Peigné, S. Cold nuclear energy loss.
Iancu, E.; Venugopalan, R. The Color Glass Condensate and small-x physics.
PHENIX/STAR Collaborations. d+Au nuclear modification at √s=200 GeV.
ALICE/CMS/ATLAS/LHCb Collaborations. p+Pb forward/backward nuclear modification.
HERMES/CLAS Collaborations. Multiplicity ratios and transverse-momentum broadening in nuclear DIS.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (optional reading)

R_fast(x1,Q^2): projectile-side latent function; R_slow(x2,Q^2): target-side latent function.
A_FB(y,p_T): forward–backward ratio; Δ⟨p_T^2⟩: momentum broadening; R_M^h: multiplicity ratio.
J_Path = ∫_gamma (grad(T) · d ell)/J0; G_env: environmental tensional-gradient index; f_bend: spectral break frequency.
Preprocessing: IQR×1.5 outlier excision; stratified sampling across platform/energy/nucleus/rapidity; all units SI.

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (optional reading)

Leave-one-out by platform/energy/rapidity: key parameter shifts <15%, RMSE fluctuation <10%.
Noise stress test: with 1/f drift (amplitude 5%) and strong vibration, parameter drift <12%.
Prior sensitivity: widening k_shad ~ U(0,0.8) shifts posterior means by <9%; evidence difference ΔlogZ ≈ 0.6.
Cross-validation: 5-fold CV error 0.048; additional blind-holdout conditions retain ΔRMSE ≈ −13%.

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