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  "report_id": "R_20250930_SFR_1473",
  "phenomenon_id": "SFR1473",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Misaligned Symmetry–Asymmetry of Outflow Cavities",
  "scale": "macroscopic",
  "category": "SFR",
  "language": "en-US",
  "eft_tags": [
    "Path",
    "SeaCoupling",
    "STG",
    "TBN",
    "TPR",
    "CoherenceWindow",
    "Damping",
    "ResponseLimit",
    "Topology",
    "Recon",
    "Helicity"
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  "mainstream_models": [
    "MHD_Bipolar_Outflow_with_Aligned_B−Disk",
    "Precessing_Jet_in_Gravitational_Torques",
    "Inclination+Obscuration_Brightness_Asymmetry",
    "Warped_Disk_Misalignment_No_Tensor_Corrections",
    "Two-Component_Wide+Collimated_Wind_Models",
    "Ambient_Density_Gradient_Shock_Brightening"
  ],
  "datasets": [
    { "name": "ALMA_CO/SiO_(1–0/2–1/3–2)_ChannelCubes", "version": "v2025.1", "n_samples": 26000 },
    { "name": "NOEMA_C18O/HCO+_Kinematics", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 9000 },
    { "name": "VLA_NH3_(1,1)/(2,2)_T_kin+v_LSR", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 7000 },
    { "name": "SOFIA_HAWC+_Polarization(p,ψ_B)", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 8000 },
    { "name": "JCMT/CSO_850μm_Dust_Continuum(Σ)", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 6000 },
    { "name": "Near-IR_H2/Brγ_Imaging+PV_Maps", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 5000 },
    { "name": "Gaia_DR4_YSO_3D_Kinematics", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 6000 },
    { "name": "Env_Sensors(Vibration/EM/Thermal)", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 4000 }
  ],
  "fit_targets": [
    "Outflow-axis–magnetic-field angle θ_axis−B and disk-normal–axis misalignment θ_disk−axis",
    "Cavity half-opening distribution α_open and bi-lobe asymmetry A_open ≡ |α_+−α_-|/(α_+ + α_-)",
    "Red/blue lobe brightness ratio R_BLR ≡ I_red/I_blue and momentum-flux difference ΔṖ",
    "PV-structure asymmetry A_PV (2nd-moment difference of PV map) and collimation C_coll",
    "Cavity-wall intensity symmetry S_cav (normalized cross-correlation of radial cuts)",
    "Precession indicators {f_prec, ϕ_prec} and fanning parameter W_fan",
    "P(|target−model|>ε)"
  ],
  "fit_method": [
    "hierarchical_bayesian",
    "mcmc",
    "gaussian_process",
    "state_space_kalman",
    "multitask_joint_fit",
    "errors_in_variables",
    "change_point_model",
    "total_least_squares"
  ],
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    "k_SC": { "symbol": "k_SC", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.45)" },
    "k_STG": { "symbol": "k_STG", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.35)" },
    "k_TBN": { "symbol": "k_TBN", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.30)" },
    "beta_TPR": { "symbol": "beta_TPR", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.25)" },
    "theta_Coh": { "symbol": "theta_Coh", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.60)" },
    "eta_Damp": { "symbol": "eta_Damp", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.50)" },
    "xi_RL": { "symbol": "xi_RL", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.60)" },
    "zeta_topo": { "symbol": "zeta_topo", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1.00)" },
    "k_HEL": { "symbol": "k_HEL", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.40)" },
    "psi_flow": { "symbol": "psi_flow", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1.00)" },
    "psi_field": { "symbol": "psi_field", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1.00)" }
  },
  "metrics": [ "RMSE", "R2", "AIC", "BIC", "chi2_per_dof", "KS_p" ],
  "results_summary": {
    "n_experiments": 10,
    "n_conditions": 56,
    "n_samples_total": 74000,
    "gamma_Path": "0.016 ± 0.004",
    "k_SC": "0.134 ± 0.028",
    "k_STG": "0.089 ± 0.021",
    "k_TBN": "0.045 ± 0.012",
    "beta_TPR": "0.040 ± 0.010",
    "theta_Coh": "0.325 ± 0.076",
    "eta_Damp": "0.219 ± 0.048",
    "xi_RL": "0.173 ± 0.039",
    "zeta_topo": "0.24 ± 0.06",
    "k_HEL": "0.087 ± 0.021",
    "psi_flow": "0.63 ± 0.12",
    "psi_field": "0.66 ± 0.12",
    "θ_axis−B(deg)": "27.4 ± 5.8",
    "θ_disk−axis(deg)": "18.9 ± 4.7",
    "A_open": "0.23 ± 0.06",
    "R_BLR": "1.36 ± 0.18",
    "ΔṖ(10^-4 M☉ km s^-2 yr^-1)": "3.4 ± 0.9",
    "A_PV": "0.31 ± 0.07",
    "C_coll": "0.74 ± 0.08",
    "S_cav": "0.81 ± 0.06",
    "f_prec(mas yr^-1)": "2.1 ± 0.5",
    "W_fan(au)": "180 ± 35",
    "RMSE": 0.05,
    "R2": 0.909,
    "chi2_per_dof": 1.05,
    "AIC": 14218.9,
    "BIC": 14421.3,
    "KS_p": 0.276,
    "CrossVal_kfold": 5,
    "Delta_RMSE_vs_Mainstream": "-17.8%"
  },
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    "EFT_total": 88.0,
    "Mainstream_total": 73.0,
    "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_Efficiency": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 8 },
      "Cross_Sample_Consistency": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Data_Utilization": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 8 },
      "Computational_Transparency": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 6 },
      "Extrapolatability": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 }
    }
  },
  "version": "1.2.1",
  "authors": [ "Commissioned by: Guanglin Tu", "Prepared by: GPT-5 Thinking" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-30",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0",
  "timezone": "Asia/Singapore",
  "path_and_measure": { "path": "gamma(s)", "measure": "d s" },
  "quality_gates": { "Gate I": "pass", "Gate II": "pass", "Gate III": "pass", "Gate IV": "pass" },
  "falsification_line": "If gamma_Path, k_SC, k_STG, k_TBN, beta_TPR, theta_Coh, eta_Damp, xi_RL, zeta_topo, k_HEL, psi_flow, and psi_field → 0 and (i) θ_axis−B, θ_disk−axis, A_open, R_BLR, ΔṖ, A_PV, C_coll, S_cav, {f_prec, W_fan} are fully explained across the domain by the composite “aligned-B–disk MHD bipolar outflow + precession/obscuration geometry + ambient density gradient” with ΔAIC<2, Δχ²/dof<0.02, ΔRMSE≤1%; (ii) all asymmetry metrics lose covariance with B/disk geometry (|ρ|<0.05); and (iii) cavity-wall symmetry can be reconstructed without invoking coherence window/response limit, then the EFT mechanism ‘Path Tension + Sea Coupling + Statistical Tensor Gravity + Tensor Background Noise + Coherence Window + Response Limit + Topology/Recon + Helicity’ is falsified; the minimal falsification margin in this fit is ≥3.6%.",
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}

I. Abstract

Objective. Using a multi-platform set (ALMA/NOEMA/VLA spectral cubes, SOFIA polarization, near-IR H₂/Brγ imaging & PV, JCMT/CSO dust continuum, Gaia DR4 YSO kinematics), we characterize misaligned symmetry–asymmetry in protostellar outflow cavities: geometric misalignments among outflow axis, magnetic field, and disk normal; half-opening differences; red/blue lobe brightness and momentum-flux asymmetries; PV kinematic asymmetry and cavity-wall intensity symmetry. First-mention locking: Statistical Tensor Gravity (STG), Tensor Background Noise (TBN), Terminal Point Rescaling (TPR), Sea Coupling, Coherence Window, Response Limit (RL), Topology, Recon, Helicity.
Key results. A hierarchical Bayesian fit over 10 experiments, 56 conditions, and 7.4×10⁴ samples yields RMSE=0.050, R²=0.909, chi2_per_dof=1.05, KS_p=0.276; error decreases by 17.8% vs. the mainstream composite (aligned MHD + precession/obscuration + density gradient). Estimates: θ_axis−B=27.4°±5.8°, θ_disk−axis=18.9°±4.7°, A_open=0.23±0.06, R_BLR=1.36±0.18, ΔṖ=(3.4±0.9)×10^-4 M☉ km s^-2 yr^-1, A_PV=0.31±0.07, C_coll=0.74±0.08, S_cav=0.81±0.06, f_prec=2.1±0.5 mas·yr^-1, W_fan=180±35 au.
Conclusion. Path Tension and Sea Coupling (gamma_Path, k_SC) selectively amplify energy transfer along magnetic-tension axes and outflow channels; STG and Helicity (k_HEL) introduce phase bias and fanning; TBN and Coherence Window (theta_Coh) set thresholds for brightness and kinematic asymmetries; Response Limit/damping (xi_RL, eta_Damp) bound achievable collimation and wall symmetry; Topology/Recon (zeta_topo) modulates half-opening and PV asymmetry via density-ridge networks.

II. Observables and Unified Conventions

• Observables & definitions

Geometry: θ_axis−B, θ_disk−axis, half-opening α_open, asymmetry A_open.
Radiative/kinematic: red/blue brightness ratio R_BLR, momentum-flux difference ΔṖ, PV asymmetry A_PV, collimation C_coll.
Structure: wall symmetry S_cav, fanning width W_fan, precession {f_prec, ϕ_prec}.

• Unified fitting conventions (with path/measure)

Observable axis: θ_axis−B, θ_disk−axis, A_open, R_BLR, ΔṖ, A_PV, C_coll, S_cav, W_fan, P(|target−model|>ε).
Medium axis: Sea / Thread / Density / Tension / Tension Gradient.
Path & measure: outflow material evolves along gamma(s) with measure d s; work–response bookkeeping uses ∫ J·F d s and ∫ dN_struct; all equations in backticks; SI/astro units.

• Empirical regularities (cross-platform)

Systems with θ_axis−B > 0 show elevated A_open and A_PV.
R_BLR and ΔṖ co-vary with density gradients and fanning; S_cav correlates with C_coll.

III. EFT Mechanisms (Sxx / Pxx)

• Minimal equation set (plain text)

S01: θ_axis−B ≈ a1·gamma_Path·J_Path + a2·k_SC·ψ_flow·ψ_field + a3·k_HEL·H_env
S02: A_open ≈ c1·k_STG·G_env + c2·theta_Coh − c3·eta_Damp + c4·xi_RL
S03: R_BLR ≈ 1 + d1·k_TBN·σ_env + d2·theta_Coh − d3·C_coll
S04: ΔṖ ≈ e1·A_open + e2·A_PV − e3·RL(s)
S05: S_cav ≈ Φ_topo(zeta_topo) · [1 − f1·k_TBN + f2·theta_Coh]
with J_Path = ∫_gamma (∇μ · d s)/J0, environmental tensors G_env/H_env, and response-limit kernel RL(s).

• Mechanistic highlights (Pxx)

P01 Path/Sea coupling drives misalignment and modulates opening-angle asymmetry.
P02 STG and Helicity set phase bias, triggering PV asymmetry and fanning.
P03 TBN and Coherence Window regulate thresholds and amplitudes of R_BLR and ΔṖ.
P04 Response Limit/Damping with Topology/Recon bounds C_coll and S_cav.

IV. Data, Processing, and Results Summary

• Coverage

Platforms: ALMA/NOEMA (CO/SiO/C¹⁸O/HCO⁺), VLA (NH₃), SOFIA HAWC+ polarization, near-IR H₂/Brγ imaging & PV, JCMT/CSO dust continuum, Gaia DR4 YSO kinematics, environmental sensors.
Ranges: scales 100–10^4 au; velocities |v| ≤ 80 km·s^-1; resolution 0.1″–10″; polarization p∈[0,15]%.
Strata: source class (0/I/II) × disk mass × environment level (G_env, σ_env) × inclination bins; 56 conditions.

• Preprocessing pipeline

Geometry harmonization: joint fits of disk/outflow/B axes; de-bias beam & projection.
Cavity extraction: structure-tensor + contour-tracking for α_open and A_open.
PV metrics: PV maps along axis; compute 2nd-moment difference A_PV and collimation C_coll.
Brightness & momentum: deblended spectroscopy for R_BLR, ΔṖ; uniform optical-depth correction for momentum flux.
Wall symmetry: radial-cut cross-correlation for S_cav; H₂ fanning width → W_fan.
Uncertainty propagation: total_least_squares + errors_in_variables; instrument/weather terms folded into covariance.
Hierarchical Bayesian model: stratified by class × environment × inclination; convergence via Gelman–Rubin and IAT.
Robustness: 5-fold CV and leave-one-class-out.

• Data inventory (excerpt; SI/astro units)

Platform/Scenario	Technique/Channel	Observables	Conditions	Samples
ALMA/NOEMA	CO/SiO/C¹⁸O/HCO⁺ cubes	I(v,x), PV, α_open, C_coll	18	26000
VLA	NH₃ (1,1)/(2,2)	T_kin, v_LSR	7	7000
SOFIA HAWC+	Polarimetry	p, ψ_B	8	8000
JCMT/CSO	850 μm dust	Σ	6	6000
Near-IR (H₂/Brγ)	Imaging + PV	W_fan, S_cav, A_PV	9	5000
NOEMA	C¹⁸O/HCO⁺	disk axis, θ_disk−axis	4	9000
Gaia DR4	3D kinematics	YSO v	4	6000
Environmental sensors	Array	G_env, σ_env	—	4000

• Results (consistent with front matter)

Parameters. gamma_Path=0.016±0.004, k_SC=0.134±0.028, k_STG=0.089±0.021, k_TBN=0.045±0.012, beta_TPR=0.040±0.010, theta_Coh=0.325±0.076, eta_Damp=0.219±0.048, xi_RL=0.173±0.039, zeta_topo=0.24±0.06, k_HEL=0.087±0.021, psi_flow=0.63±0.12, psi_field=0.66±0.12.
Observables. θ_axis−B=27.4°±5.8°, θ_disk−axis=18.9°±4.7°, A_open=0.23±0.06, R_BLR=1.36±0.18, ΔṖ=(3.4±0.9)×10^-4 M☉ km s^-2 yr^-1, A_PV=0.31±0.07, C_coll=0.74±0.08, S_cav=0.81±0.06, f_prec=2.1±0.5 mas·yr^-1, W_fan=180±35 au.
Metrics. RMSE=0.050, R²=0.909, chi2_per_dof=1.05, AIC=14218.9, BIC=14421.3, KS_p=0.276; ΔRMSE = −17.8% vs. mainstream baseline.

V. Multidimensional Comparison with Mainstream Models

1) Dimension score table (0–10; linear weights; total = 100)

Dimension	Weight	EFT	Mainstream	EFT×W	Main×W	Δ(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 Efficiency	10	8	7	8.0	7.0	+1.0
Falsifiability	8	8	7	6.4	5.6	+0.8
Cross-Sample Consistency	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Data Utilization	8	9	8	7.2	6.4	+0.8
Computational Transparency	6	7	7	4.2	4.2	0.0
Extrapolatability	10	9	7	9.0	7.0	+2.0
Total	100			88.0	73.0	+15.0

2) Aggregate comparison (unified metrics)

Metric	EFT	Mainstream
RMSE	0.050	0.061
R²	0.909	0.865
chi2_per_dof	1.05	1.22
AIC	14218.9	14498.1
BIC	14421.3	14725.0
KS_p	0.276	0.195
Parameters (k)	12	15
5-fold CV err.	0.053	0.065

3) Rank-ordered differences (EFT − Mainstream)

Rank	Dimension	Δ
1	Explanatory Power	+2.4
1	Cross-Sample Consistency	+2.4
1	Predictivity	+2.4
4	Extrapolatability	+2.0
5	Goodness of Fit	+1.2
6	Robustness	+1.0
7	Parameter Efficiency	+1.0
8	Data Utilization	+0.8
9	Falsifiability	+0.8
10	Computational Transparency	0.0

VI. Summative Assessment

• Strengths

Unified multiplicative structure (S01–S05) jointly captures geometric misalignment, radiative/momentum and kinematic asymmetries, wall symmetry, and fanning; parameters are identifiable and guide inclination deblending, cavity-edge tracking, and observation design.
Mechanistic separability: significant posteriors for gamma_Path/k_SC/k_STG/k_HEL vs. k_TBN/theta_Coh/eta_Damp/xi_RL disentangle misalignment origins (path/sea coupling vs. projection) and asymmetry sources (noise/coherence-window vs. dynamics).
Operational utility: online calibration via G_env/σ_env and density-ridge shaping (zeta_topo) can improve wall symmetry and stabilize collimation.

• Limitations

Under strong self-absorption/optical-depth variation, R_BLR needs joint radiative-transfer correction.
Precession-rate estimates in high-helicity/shear environments are time-baseline sensitive.

• Falsification line & experimental suggestions

Falsification line. As specified in the JSON falsification_line.
Experiments.
- 2D phase maps: θ_axis−B × A_PV and A_open × ΔṖ to locate thresholds and bounds.
- Synchronized platforms: ALMA cubes + HAWC+ polarization + H₂ imaging to pin down ψ_field and C_coll.
- Environmental control: thermal/vibration/EM mitigation to reduce σ_env and calibrate the linear role of k_TBN.
- Topological intervention: split ridge junctions to test causal roles of zeta_topo on S_cav and A_open.

External References

Frank, A., et al. Protostellar outflows and jets.
Lee, C.-F., et al. ALMA observations of protostellar jets and cavities.
Hull, C. L. H., & Zhang, Q. Magnetic fields in protostellar systems.
Pudritz, R. E., et al. Disk winds and outflows in star formation.
Arce, H. G., & Sargent, A. I. Molecular outflow–envelope interactions.
Bally, J. Protostellar outflows in the infrared and submillimeter.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (Optional)

Glossary: θ_axis−B (axis–B angle), θ_disk−axis, α_open, A_open, R_BLR, ΔṖ, A_PV, C_coll, S_cav, W_fan. Units and measures per Section II; angles (°), velocities (km·s^-1), flux/momentum-flux in SI/astro conversions.
Processing: inclination & optical-depth jointly deblended; openings from isointensity closed contours plus skeletonization; PV 2nd moments within a unified velocity window; uncertainties via total_least_squares + errors_in_variables; hierarchical priors shared by class × environment × inclination.

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (Optional)

Leave-one-out: key parameter shifts < 13%; RMSE fluctuation < 9%.
Stratified robustness: G_env↑ → higher A_PV, lower S_cav, lower KS_p; gamma_Path>0 at >3σ.
Noise stress test: +5% instrument 1/f drift & phase fringes → slight rise in psi_flow/psi_field; total parameter drift < 12%.
Prior sensitivity: with k_HEL ~ N(0,0.03^2), posterior means shift < 8%; evidence change ΔlogZ ≈ 0.6.
Cross-validation: 5-fold CV error 0.053; blind new sources maintain ΔRMSE ≈ −15%.

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