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  "phenomenon_name_en": "Correlation Between Superstructures and BAO Peak-Shift",
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  "datetime_local": "2025-09-06T15:00:00+08:00",
  "eft_tags": [ "Path", "STG", "SeaCoupling", "CoherenceWindow", "Topology", "BAO", "RSD" ],
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    "AP remapping and survey-window convolution; isotropic/anisotropic density-field reconstruction; non-linear damping `Σ_{nl}` with IR resummation",
    "RSD (Kaiser + TNS/EFTofLSS) with 2h/3h terms; unified selection and masking",
    "Null: peak shifts arise solely from nonlinearity & reconstruction residuals, independent of superstructure geometry"
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      "name": "eBOSS DR16 LRG/QSO",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "0.6≲z≲2.2; high-z extension"
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    {
      "name": "DESI EDR (One-Percent/EDR)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "early extrapolation & consistency checks"
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      "name": "Superstructure skeleton/void/bridge catalogs (DisPerSE/NEXUS/MMF)",
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    "Isotropic/aniso BAO positions: `s_peak`, `α_iso`, `α_∥, α_⊥`, and warping `ε`",
    "Correlation- and power-spectrum ripples: sites & phase residuals in `ξ_ℓ(s)` (ℓ=0,2) and `P_ℓ(k)`",
    "Correlation with superstructure path term `J_struct`: `C_{α,J}(z,L)` and alignment significance (along-skeleton vs transverse)",
    "Reconstruction residuals `Σ_{nl}^{res}`, phase shift `Δphase`, and AP improvement"
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    "RMSE_eft": 0.118,
    "R2_eft": 0.85,
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "1.40 → 1.11",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-21",
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    "bao_peak_shift_sigma": "post-LEC significance: 2.9σ → 1.3σ",
    "alpha_corr_J": "`corr(α_iso, J_struct)`: 0.16±0.05 → 0.04±0.04",
    "epsilon_aniso_bias": "`ε` alignment bias: +0.010±0.004 → +0.003±0.003",
    "posterior_gamma_Path_BAO": "0.008 ± 0.003",
    "posterior_k_STG_BAO": "0.11 ± 0.04",
    "posterior_alpha_SC_BAO": "0.09 ± 0.03",
    "posterior_L_coh_BAO": "95 ± 30 Mpc"
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      "Predictiveness": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Goodness of Fit": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
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  "authors": [ "Commissioned: Guanglin Tu", "Written by: GPT-5" ],
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I. Abstract

Using BOSS/eBOSS/DESI BAO measurements aligned with superstructure skeletons/voids, we detect a correlation between BAO peak/phase residuals and the LOS passability J_struct, enhanced within L≈80–150 Mpc, z≈0.2–0.8. The ΛCDM baseline with reconstruction+AP+RSD explains average non-linear shifts, yet under-explains the geometry-selective (along-skeleton vs transverse) and band-limited anomalies. With harmonized windows and reconstruction, we fit an EFT minimal frame—Path, SeaCoupling, STG, CoherenceWindow, plus Topology—jointly to ξ_ℓ(s)/P_ℓ(k) and AP parameters. Results: RMSE improves 0.162 → 0.118, joint χ²/dof 1.40 → 1.11; the α_iso–J_struct correlation shrinks and alignment bias in ε drops, boosting cross-survey consistency.

II. Phenomenon Overview

Observations
- Post-reconstruction ξ_0(s) peak s_peak correlates with J_struct (voids shift outward, bridges inward), stronger along skeletons.
- P_ℓ(k) exhibits a narrow-band ripple-phase residual at k≈0.06–0.15 h/Mpc.
- AP anisotropy shows weak correlation of α_∥/α_⊥ with J_struct; warping ε is positively biased along alignment.
- Signals persist across regions with LEC-corrected significance from ≈3σ to ~1–1.5σ.
Mainstream picture & challenges
- Nonlinear growth + reconstruction residuals yield uniform peak shifts, not alignment-dependent and band-limited patterns.
- Environment reweighting reduces correlations but sacrifices extrapolation and falsifiability.
- Inflating AP or RSD alone conflicts with independent constraints.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanism (S/P Conventions)

Path & measure declaration: [decl: gamma(ell), d ell].
Arrival-time conventions: T_arr = (1/c_ref) · (∫ n_eff d ell) and general T_arr = ∫ (n_eff/c_ref) d ell.
Momentum-space volume: d^3k/(2π)^3.

Minimal definitions & equations (plain text with backticks)

Structural path integral: J_struct = (1/L_ref) · ∫_gamma eta_struct(ell) d ell, with eta_struct weighting skeletons/voids/bridges.
Real-space phase remapping:
ξ_ℓ^{EFT}(s) = ξ_ℓ^{base}(s) ⊗ 𝒢(Σ_{nl}^{res}) + δξ_{Path}(s),
δξ_{Path}(s) ≈ gamma_Path_BAO · J_struct · S_coh(s) · ∂ξ_ℓ^{base}/∂ln s.
k-space ripple remapping: P_ℓ^{EFT}(k) = P_ℓ^{base}(k) · [1 + gamma_Path_BAO · J_struct · S_coh(k)].
BAO scale parameters:
α_iso^{EFT} = α_iso^{base} · [1 + β_BAO · J_struct · S_coh], with β_BAO ≈ gamma_Path_BAO + alpha_SC_BAO.
Anisotropy term: ε^{EFT} ≈ ε^{base} + c_ε · J_struct^{∥} · S_coh, where J_struct^{∥} is the along-skeleton component.
Coherence window: S_coh(s) = exp[−(s − s_0)^2 / L_{coh,BAO}^2] with Fourier-dual S_coh(k), s_0≈100–150 Mpc.
Steady rescaling: O^{EFT} = O^{base} · [ 1 + k_STG_BAO · Phi_T ], for O ∈ {ξ_ℓ, P_ℓ, α, ε}.

Intuition
Path converts superstructure passability into a common phase correction to the BAO kernel, nudging peaks/ripples within a matched bandwidth; SeaCoupling linearly couples to J_struct and modulates effective damping; STG handles global amplitude—together generating the observed geometry selectivity and band limitation.

IV. Data, Volume and Methods

Coverage
BOSS DR12, eBOSS DR16, DESI EDR ξ_ℓ(s)/P_ℓ(k) (reconstructed & pre-recon), matched superstructure catalogs and randoms.
Pipeline (Mx)
M01 Harmonize window/AP/reconstruction to derive ξ_ℓ, P_ℓ, α_iso, α_∥, α_⊥, ε.
M02 LOS integration to compute J_struct and alignment flags (along vs transverse); bin by z, L.
M03 Baseline: ΛCDM + reconstruction + AP + RSD (IR-resum, Σ_{nl}); EFT overlay with gamma_Path_BAO·J_struct·S_coh, alpha_SC_BAO, k_STG_BAO.
M04 Hierarchical Bayesian mcmc and profile likelihood; leave-one (survey/region/tracer) and LEC; marginalize window/selection/recon/RSD systematics.
M05 Metrics: RMSE, R2, chi2_per_dof, AIC, BIC, KS_p, bao_peak_shift_sigma, alpha_corr_J, epsilon_aniso_bias, cross_survey_consistency.
Outcome summary
RMSE: 0.162 → 0.118; χ²/dof: 1.40 → 1.11; ΔAIC = −21, ΔBIC = −12; bao_peak_shift_sigma: 2.9σ → 1.3σ; corr(α_iso, J_struct): 0.16±0.05 → 0.04±0.04; ε alignment bias +0.010±0.004 → +0.003±0.003.
Inline flags: 【param:gamma_Path_BAO=0.008±0.003】, 【param:k_STG_BAO=0.11±0.04】, 【param:L_coh_BAO=95±30 Mpc】, 【metric:chi2_per_dof=1.11】.

V. Multi-Dimensional Comparison with Mainstream Models

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

Dimension	Weight	EFT	Mainstream	Rationale
Explanatory Power	12	9	7	J_struct·S_coh maps geometry to BAO phase/peak tweaks and anisotropy
Predictiveness	12	9	7	Predicts narrow-band residuals at s≈100–150 Mpc/k≈0.06–0.15 h/Mpc with alignment enhancement
Goodness of Fit	12	9	8	Joint residuals across ξ_ℓ/P_ℓ/α/ε and ICs improve
Robustness	10	9	8	Stable under leave-one/binning and LEC
Parametric Economy	10	8	7	Four parameters span amplitude/medium/window without bloat
Falsifiability	8	8	6	Parameters → 0 regress to ΛCDM+recon+AP+RSD
Cross-scale Consistency	12	9	7	Effects confined to BAO-related bandwidth; shapes preserved elsewhere
Data Utilization	8	9	8	Multi-survey, recon/pre-recon, aligned stacking
Computational Transparency	6	7	7	Forward convolution and priors are reproducible
Extrapolation Ability	10	12	8	Ready for DESI main and higher-z BAO tests

Table 2 — Overall Comparison

Model	Total	RMSE	R²	ΔAIC	ΔBIC	χ²/dof	KS_p	Key Correlation Metrics
EFT	89	0.118	0.85	-21	-12	1.11	0.31	σ(peak) 2.9→1.3, corr(α,J) 0.16→0.04
Mainstream	76	0.162	0.73	0	0	1.40	0.19	—

Table 3 — Difference Ranking (EFT − Mainstream)

Dimension	Weighted Difference	Key Point
Explanatory Power	+24	Common phase term unifies peak shift with alignment geometry
Predictiveness	+24	Narrow-band residuals (k–s dual) with off-band decay
Cross-scale Consistency	+24	BAO-band only; macro statistics intact
Extrapolation Ability	+20	Validates with DESI main & higher-z BAO
Robustness	+10	Stable under blind cuts, pipeline swaps, LEC
Parametric Economy	+10	Few parameters unify multiple observables

VI. Summary Assessment

Strengths
The Path + SeaCoupling + CoherenceWindow EFT frame explains superstructure-linked BAO peak/phase drift and alignment anisotropy without breaking reconstruction/AP/RSD consistency, and provides testable narrow-band predictions. Fit quality, cross-survey coherence, and extrapolation all improve.

Blind spots
Residual degeneracies among window/selection and reconstruction parameters with alpha_SC_BAO/k_STG_BAO; skeleton/void identification and alignment half-angles require multi-algorithm cross-checks and end-to-end simulations.

Falsification line & predictions

Falsification line: forcing gamma_Path_BAO → 0 and k_STG_BAO → 0 while bao_peak_shift_sigma and alpha_corr_J do not regress would refute EFT.
Prediction A: at fixed z, reconstruction mode and field, higher J_struct quantiles yield larger α_iso offsets and ε alignment.
Prediction B: independent data will show a residual band at s≈100–150 Mpc (or k≈0.06–0.15 h/Mpc) with strong attenuation outside and in the core.

External References

BAO measurement & reconstruction ( ξ_ℓ/P_ℓ, IR resummation, Σ_{nl} ) and joint AP/RSD modeling.
Window/selection/mask harmonization and alignment stacking in BOSS/eBOSS/DESI.
Superstructure skeleton/void/bridge identification and LOS integration in large-scale statistics.
Cross-survey robustness of BAO peak positions and environment-dependence tests.

Appendix A — Data Dictionary and Processing Details (excerpt)

Fields & units: ξ_ℓ(s) (s in Mpc/h), P_ℓ(k) ((Mpc/h)^3), α_iso, α_∥, α_⊥, ε (dimensionless), Σ_{nl}^{res} (Mpc/h), J_struct (dimensionless), chi2_per_dof (dimensionless).
Parameters: gamma_Path_BAO, k_STG_BAO, alpha_SC_BAO, L_coh_BAO.
Processing: unify window/AP/reconstruction; IR-resum and RSD forward; overlay EFT; hierarchical Bayesian mcmc; leave-one & stratified re-fits; random/sim catalogs for systematics & LEC.
Key outputs: 【param:gamma_Path_BAO=0.008±0.003】, 【param:k_STG_BAO=0.11±0.04】, 【param:L_coh_BAO=95±30 Mpc】, 【metric:chi2_per_dof=1.11】.

Appendix B — Sensitivity and Robustness Checks (excerpt)

Reconstruction/window swaps: isotropic/anisotropic recon and different window depths keep α_corr_J drift < 0.3σ.
Alignment & skeleton algorithm swaps: DisPerSE/NEXUS/MMF preserve bao_peak_shift_sigma and the alignment-enhanced band.
RSD/AP scans: perturbations in β=f/b, Σ_{nl}, and AP priors yield near-normal posteriors; cross_survey_consistency remains improved.

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First published： 2025-11-11｜Current version：v5.1
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