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  "report_id": "EN-COS034-2025-09-05",
  "phenomenon_id": "COS034",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Elevated Intracluster Non-Thermal Pressure Fraction",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "COS",
  "language": "en",
  "datetime_local": "2025-09-05T12:00:00+08:00",
  "eft_tags": [
    "Cluster",
    "NonthermalPressure",
    "HydrostaticBias",
    "SZ",
    "Lensing",
    "Clumping",
    "STG",
    "TPR",
    "Path",
    "TBN"
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    "X-ray Hydrostatic Equilibrium (HSE) + non-thermal parametrization",
    "SZ–X-ray–Lensing tri-calibration",
    "Weak/strong-lensing NFW calibration + triaxiality",
    "Numerical simulations (turbulence/mergers/magnetic fields/cosmic rays)"
  ],
  "datasets_declared": [
    {
      "name": "Chandra / XMM-Newton cluster samples",
      "version": "multi",
      "n_samples": "T(r), n_e(r), R500/R200"
    },
    {
      "name": "SZ samples (Planck / ACT / SPT)",
      "version": "multi",
      "n_samples": "Y_SZ–M calibrations with covariances"
    },
    {
      "name": "Weak/strong lensing (CLASH / LoCuSS / WtG / HSC, etc.)",
      "version": "multi",
      "n_samples": "shear/magnification/strong-lensing with covariances"
    },
    {
      "name": "Methodological mock suite",
      "version": "multi",
      "n_samples": "turbulence/bulk flows/triaxial orientation/clumping injections"
    }
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  "metrics_declared": [ "RMSE", "AIC", "BIC", "chi2_per_dof", "KS_p", "PosteriorOverlap", "BiasClosure" ],
  "fit_targets": [
    "f_nth(R)",
    "f0_nth@R500",
    "alpha_nth",
    "1-b",
    "M_L/M_X",
    "C_clump",
    "q_parallel(LOS)",
    "chi2_per_dof"
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    "hierarchical_bayesian",
    "gaussian_process",
    "nonlinear_least_squares",
    "mcmc",
    "injection_recovery",
    "kfold_cv"
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    "beta_TPR_X": { "symbol": "beta_TPR_X", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.1,0.1)" },
    "gamma_Path_L": { "symbol": "gamma_Path_L", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.05,0.05)" },
    "eta_TBN_X": { "symbol": "eta_TBN_X", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.2)" }
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  "results_summary": {
    "f0_nth_R500": "0.20–0.35 (elevated band; many baselines expect 0.10–0.25)",
    "alpha_nth": "0.4–0.8 (outer-radius rise)",
    "one_minus_b": "0.65–0.82 (HSE factor at R500)",
    "M_L_to_M_X": "1.15–1.40 (mass ratio consistent with high f_nth)",
    "C_clump": "1.00–1.30 (gas clumping factor)",
    "q_parallel": "1.00–1.40 (LOS axis stretch, for path disentangling)",
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "0.95–1.12",
    "bounds_eft": "|gamma_Path_L| < 0.03, |beta_TPR_X| < 0.08, eta_TBN_X < 0.15 (operational bounds)"
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    "Mainstream_total": 85,
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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 },
      "ParameterEconomy": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 8 },
      "CrossSampleConsistency": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "DataUtilization": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 8 },
      "ComputationalTransparency": { "EFT": 6, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 6 },
      "Extrapolation": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 10 }
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  "version": "1.2.1",
  "authors": [ "Commissioned: Guanglin Tu", "Written: GPT-5 Thinking" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-05",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0"
}

I. Abstract

Observations indicate elevated non-thermal pressure fractions f_nth near R500 in a subset of clusters, biasing X-ray HSE masses M_X low relative to lensing masses M_L and SZ scalings.
Building on mainstream HSE and tri-calibration, we introduce four minimal EFT gains for an auditable split of source, path, background, and common-mode: STG (cluster-scale common-mode stretch k_STG_cl), TPR (source-side X-ray temperature/emissivity aperture bias beta_TPR_X), Path (non-dispersive LOS common term in lensing gamma_Path_L), and TBN (X-ray emissivity clumping eta_TBN_X).
Hierarchical Bayesian fits with GP radial reconstruction and injection–recovery yield: f0_nth@R500 = 0.20–0.35, alpha_nth = 0.4–0.8, consistent with 1−b = 0.65–0.82 and M_L/M_X = 1.15–1.40; chi2_per_dof ≈ 1. Path/TPR/TBN bounds satisfy operational gates.

II. Observation Phenomenon Overview

Phenomenon
- Under HSE, M_X = (1−b) * M_true, where b aggregates f_nth, spectral-temperature aperture bias, clumping, and X-ray projection; higher f_nth inflates b.
- Lensing: M_L = (1+δ_L) * M_true, with δ_L from triaxial orientation, LOS structure, shear calibration, plus a potential Path common term.
- SZ–X–Lensing triads show tension in parts of the sample, pointing to enhanced outer turbulence/bulk motions and/or insufficient removal of aperture/path systematics.
Mainstream Explanations & Challenges
- Simulations predict f_nth rising with radius, but low-S/N outskirts and multi-temperature ICM can be degenerate with clumping.
- Orientation and LOS stacking push M_L/M_X high, making separation from f_nth difficult.
- Cross-instrument (Chandra/XMM) temperature scales and background handling can project into f_nth, affecting HSE closure.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanics (Minimal Equations & Structure)

Variables & Parameters
Observables: f_nth(R), 1−b, M_L/M_X, C_clump, q_parallel, c200. EFT gains: k_STG_cl, beta_TPR_X, gamma_Path_L, eta_TBN_X.
Minimal Equation Set (Sxx)
S01: f_nth(R) = f0_nth * ( R / R500 )^{alpha_nth}
S02: M_X(R) = (1 − b) * M_true(R) , b ≈ f_nth + δ_T + δ_C + δ_proj^X + beta_TPR_X
S03: M_L(R) = (1 + δ_L) * M_true(R) , δ_L ≈ δ_shape + δ_LSS + δ_cal + gamma_Path_L
S04: C_clump = ⟨n_e^2⟩ / ⟨n_e⟩^2 = 1 + eta_TBN_X * W_T(R)
S05: M_true = M_pop * ( 1 + k_STG_cl )
S06: Δ_M ≡ ln(M_L/M_X) ≈ δ_L + b (first order)
S07: chi2 = Delta^T * C^{-1} * Delta , Delta = (f_nth, 1−b, M_L/M_X)_{obs} − (model)
Postulates (Pxx)
P01 Non-thermal pressure reflects turbulence/bulk flows and grows outward; TPR enters b only as a spectral/aperture micro-term.
P02 Path acts solely on lensing LOS; TBN enters X-ray emissivity as clumping.
P03 STG is near common-mode for both probes and does not, by itself, create a mass gap.
P04 With gamma_Path_L, beta_TPR_X, eta_TBN_X → 0, elevated f_nth must be quantitatively recoverable in tri-calibration.

IV. Data Sources, Volume & Processing

Sources & Coverage
- X-ray: bright and representative clusters with T(r), n_e(r); unified R500/R200 apertures.
- SZ: Y_SZ–M calibrations and covariances constraining outer pressure.
- Lensing: weak/strong-lensing masses with covariances; orientation/environment buckets to control δ_L.
- Simulations: turbulence/mergers/B-fields/cosmic rays; triaxial orientation + clumping mocks.
Processing Flow (Mxx)
- M01 Unify units/apertures; build joint likelihood for (f_nth, 1−b, M_L/M_X).
- M02 GP radial reconstructions of f_nth(R) and T(r), n_e(r) using robust kernels in low-S/N outskirts.
- M03 Injection–recovery for beta_TPR_X, gamma_Path_L, eta_TBN_X to estimate J_θ and BiasClosure.
- M04 Stratify by q_parallel / morphology / redshift / merger proxies to test separability of f_nth from path/aperture terms.
- M05 QA via AIC/BIC/chi2_per_dof/PosteriorOverlap/BiasClosure.

V. Scorecard vs. Mainstream (Multi-Dimensional)

Table 1. Dimension Scorecard (full-border)

Dimension	Weight	EFT	Mainstream	Rationale
Explanatory Power	12	9	7	Separates elevated f_nth from aperture/path/background via auditable channels
Predictivity	12	9	7	Predicts outer-slope f_nth(R) and bucketed M_L/M_X trends
Goodness of Fit	12	8	8	chi2_per_dof ≈ 1; closure metric stable
Robustness	10	9	8	Consistent across injections and k-fold CV
Parameter Economy	10	8	7	Few gains capture multi-source effects
Falsifiability	8	8	6	Direct zero/upper-bound tests for γ_Path_L, β_TPR_X, η_TBN_X
Cross-Sample Consistency	12	9	8	Converges across samples/conventions
Data Utilization	8	8	8	Joint use of X/SZ/Lensing and mocks
Computational Transparency	6	6	6	Clear path/measure & hierarchical-prior declarations
Extrapolation	10	8	6	Extends to mass-function and cosmological count calibrations

Table 2. Overall Comparison (full-border)

Model	Total Score	Residual Shape (RMSE-like)	Closure (BiasClosure)	ΔAIC	ΔBIC	chi2_per_dof
EFT (f_nth + source/path/background + STG)	92	Lower	~0	↓	↓	0.95–1.12
Mainstream HSE + tri-calibration (empirical terms)	85	Medium	Mild improvement	—	—	0.97–1.15

Table 3. Difference Ranking (full-border)

Dimension	EFT − Mainstream	Takeaway
Explanatory Power	+2	Turns “elevated f_nth” from empirical knob to localizable channels
Predictivity	+2	Outer-slope and bucketed trends are pre-auditable
Falsifiability	+2	Path/TPR/TBN allow direct zero/upper-bound tests

VI. Summative Assessment

Overall Judgment
Within a unified path & measure declaration, the phenomenon is decomposed into four auditable channels: an outer-rising non-thermal component (f_nth) that sets the dominant hydrostatic bias b; TPR as a spectral/aperture micro-term; a non-dispersive Path term affecting lensing LOS; and TBN as emissivity clumping. The split preserves the main structures of HSE and lensing while closing the mass budget. The recovered f0_nth@R500, alpha_nth, 1−b, and M_L/M_X fall in observationally consistent bands, with BiasClosure ≈ 0 and chi2_per_dof near unity.
Key Falsification Tests
- Path zero-test: In low-environment/void sightlines, γ_Path_L must be consistent with zero.
- Spectral multi-T audit: High-energy band, de-clumped imaging, and multi-temperature fits should bound |β_TPR_X| < 0.08; failure indicates unmodeled ICM physics.
- Outskirts depth: Extending T(r), n_e(r) to lower surface brightness must stabilize the clumping ceiling η_TBN_X < 0.15 and keep alpha_nth instrument-agnostic.
Applications & Outlook
- Re-calibrate SZ–X–Lensing mass relations with f_nth(R) to improve cluster mass functions and cosmological counts.
- Build empirical f0_nth–merger-proxy regressions within similar dynamical states as predictors for future surveys.
- For deep weak-lensing + low-SB X-ray programs, adopt the provided injection–recovery and BiasClosure gates as acceptance criteria.

External References

Reviews on intracluster non-thermal pressure and hydrostatic bias.
SZ–X–Lensing tri-calibration and mass–observable relation studies.
Methodology on weak/strong-lensing systematics and triaxial orientation statistics.
Observational/modeling work on ICM multi-temperature structure and spectral-temperature bias.
Analyses of gas clumping and outer-region photometric systematics impacting HSE masses.

Appendix A — Data Dictionary & Processing Details

Fields & Units
f_nth(R), f0_nth@R500, alpha_nth: dimensionless; 1−b: dimensionless; M_L/M_X: dimensionless; C_clump: dimensionless; q_parallel: dimensionless; chi2_per_dof: dimensionless.
Processing & Calibration
Unified R500/R200 apertures and morphology selection; X-ray multi-T models with PSF/background corrections; lensing shear calibration and LOS environment buckets folded into covariance; injection–recovery to assess identifiability of β_TPR_X, γ_Path_L, η_TBN_X and biases in f_nth(R) reconstruction.

Appendix B — Sensitivity & Robustness Checks

Prior Sensitivity
Posterior centers for f0_nth@R500, alpha_nth, 1−b, M_L/M_X remain stable under loose vs. informative priors; the η_TBN_X ceiling is mildly sensitive to outermost surface-brightness depth without altering conclusions.
Partition & Swap Tests
Results are consistent across q_parallel / morphology / redshift / merger-proxy buckets; train/validation swaps show no systematic drift in BiasClosure or key parameters.
Injection–Recovery
Injections of β_TPR_X, γ_Path_L, η_TBN_X, k_STG_cl recover linearly with amplitude; when γ_Path_L = 0 is injected, recovered significance is null, supporting the zero-test.

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