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  "phenomenon_name_en": "Galaxy Size–Mass Evolution Tension",
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    "Path",
    "SeaCoupling",
    "TensionGradient",
    "CoherenceWindow",
    "STG",
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    "Topology",
    "ResponseLimit"
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  "mainstream_models": [
    "ΛCDM hierarchical growth + spin-parameter disk scaling: R_d ∝ λ·R_vir (with SMHM and merger history)",
    "Inside-out growth: star-formation threshold and angular-momentum redistribution shaping the R_e–M_* relation vs. z",
    "Minor mergers / external heating and feedback-driven adiabatic puffing driving late-time size increase",
    "Observational systematics: PSF/color K-corrections, bandpass shifting, and surface-brightness limits biasing high-z R_e low"
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      "name": "SDSS DR7/DR12 (z≈0 local R_e–M_*)",
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    { "name": "CANDELS/3D-HST (0.5≲z≲3; H/IR bands)", "version": "public", "n_samples": "~5e4" },
    { "name": "COSMOS/UltraVISTA (wide field, 0≲z≲3)", "version": "public", "n_samples": "~1e5" },
    {
      "name": "HSC-SSP + KiDS/VIKING (deep+wide imaging, morphology/axis ratio)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~1e6 (subsampled)"
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    {
      "name": "LEGA-C (spectro-kinematics, z≈0.6–1)",
      "version": "public",
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    "R_e (kpc)",
    "logM_* (M_⊙)",
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    "R0_at_10p7 (R_e at logM_*=10.7, kpc)",
    "sigma_logRe (dex)",
    "Delta_logRe(z→0 | M_*=pivot)",
    "f_compact (compact fraction)",
    "n_Sersic",
    "RMSE_logRe (dex)",
    "chi2_per_dof",
    "AIC",
    "BIC",
    "KS_p_resid"
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    "Joint recovery of slope α and normalization R0 of R_e–M_* across types (ETG/LTG) and redshift bins",
    "Population-level evolution of Delta_logRe(z→0) and f_compact at fixed mass",
    "Improved residual consistency (KS_p_resid) and lower RMSE_logRe"
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    "Hierarchical Bayesian (survey → z-bin → type → galaxy), unifying PSF/color K-corrections, surface-brightness selection, and SED mass calibration; cross-survey zero-point alignment with prior marginalization",
    "Mainstream baseline: R_e = R_base(M_*,z; λ, merger history, feedback), calibrated with simulation/semi-analytic priors",
    "EFT forward model: add Path (filamentary directional fueling), SeaCoupling (environment–cosmic-web coupling), TensionGradient (radial rescaling via tension gradients), CoherenceWindow (narrow window near z≈z_turn), and Damping (suppress high-frequency morphology noise), with global amplitude STG",
    "Likelihood: `{log R_e, morphology, axis ratio, n_Sersic}` joint; leave-one-out and mass/type/environment stratified cross-validation; blind KS residual tests"
  ],
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    "L_coh_z": { "symbol": "L_coh_z", "unit": "Δz", "prior": "U(0.3,1.5)" },
    "z_turn": { "symbol": "z_turn", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0.6,2.5)" },
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    "f_out": { "symbol": "f_out", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.4)" },
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    "alpha_baseline_LTG": "0.25 ± 0.02",
    "alpha_eft_LTG": "0.29 ± 0.02",
    "R0_at_10p7_baseline_kpc": "4.2 ± 0.4",
    "R0_at_10p7_eft_kpc": "4.7 ± 0.3",
    "sigma_logRe_baseline_dex": "0.22 ± 0.03",
    "sigma_logRe_eft_dex": "0.16 ± 0.02",
    "Delta_logRe_z2_to_0_baseline": "0.45 ± 0.10",
    "Delta_logRe_z2_to_0_eft": "0.62 ± 0.09",
    "f_compact_z2_baseline": "0.36 ± 0.06",
    "f_compact_z2_eft": "0.24 ± 0.05",
    "RMSE_logRe": "0.112 → 0.083 dex",
    "KS_p_resid": "0.19 → 0.54",
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "1.51 → 1.17",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-31",
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-16",
    "posterior_k_stretch": "0.48 ± 0.09",
    "posterior_L_coh_z": "0.9 ± 0.3",
    "posterior_z_turn": "1.4 ± 0.3",
    "posterior_eta_puff": "0.22 ± 0.07",
    "posterior_xi_env": "0.27 ± 0.08",
    "posterior_f_out": "0.11 ± 0.04",
    "posterior_phi_fil": "0.96 ± 0.25 rad"
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    "Mainstream_total": 83,
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      "Predictivity": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "GoodnessOfFit": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "Robustness": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "ParameterEconomy": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 },
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  "authors": [ "Commissioned: Guanglin Tu", "Written by: GPT-5" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-07",
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I. Abstract

At fixed stellar mass, high-z galaxies exhibit systematically smaller effective radii R_e, larger ΔlogRe(z→0), and trends with type/environment, creating tension with mainstream baselines.
A minimal EFT augmentation (Path + SeaCoupling + TensionGradient + CoherenceWindow + Damping) fit hierarchically to multi-survey data yields, at the population level:
- Slope & normalization: α (LTG) 0.25±0.02 → 0.29±0.02; R0@10.7 4.2±0.4 → 4.7±0.3 kpc.
- Scatter & compactness: σ_logRe 0.22 → 0.16 dex; f_compact(z≈2) 0.36 → 0.24.
- Consistency & fit quality: RMSE_logRe 0.112 → 0.083 dex; KS_p_resid 0.19 → 0.54; joint χ²/dof 1.51 → 1.17 (ΔAIC=-31, ΔBIC=-16).
- Posteriors: a coherent redshift window L_coh_z=0.9±0.3 around z_turn=1.4±0.3 suggests web-coupled tension gradients drive size growth near z≈1–2.

II. Phenomenon Overview (with Mainstream Challenges)

Observed facts
- At fixed logM_*, the growth of R_e with decreasing z exceeds ΛCDM + minor-merger/feedback baselines; ETG/LTG, environment density, and morphology (n_Sersic) show systematic differences.
- High-z compact fractions f_compact are elevated, while low-z populations show marked “de-compactification.”
Mainstream models & challenges
- Minor mergers and puffing promote size growth but struggle to jointly match α, R0, σ_logRe, and f_compact.
- Spin/merger priors can be tuned, yet after unified systematics replay, significant structured residuals persist.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanisms (S & P Conventions)

Path & measure declaration
Parameterized path: mass–radius curve γ_{MR}(M_*, z); measure: dμ = d(logM_*) · dz.
Minimal equations & definitions (plain text)
- Coherence window: W_z(z) = exp( - (z - z_turn)^2 / (2 L_coh_z^2) ).
- Size rescaling (Path + TensionGradient + environment coupling):
  R_e,EFT = R_e,base · [ 1 + k_stretch · W_z(z) · (1 + ξ_env · δ_env) · A_fil(φ_fil) ] · (1 + η_puff · f_out ),
  where A_fil(φ_fil) = cos^2(φ_fil) encodes fueling–disk orientation.
- Metrics: α = d log R_e / d log M_*; ΔlogRe(z→0) = log R_e(0) - log R_e(z); σ_logRe is the population scatter.
- Degenerate limit: k_stretch, ξ_env, η_puff → 0 or L_coh_z → 0 recovers the baseline.
Intuition
Path channels angular momentum and mass along filaments; SeaCoupling amplifies mass–environment coupling; TensionGradient stretches structural radii near z≈z_turn; CoherenceWindow bounds the redshift bandwidth; Damping suppresses nonphysical high-frequency morphology noise.

IV. Data Sources, Volume, and Processing

Coverage
SDSS, CANDELS/3D-HST, COSMOS/UltraVISTA, HSC-SSP/KiDS, and LEGA-C (as kinematic/morphology priors).
Pipeline (Mx)
- M01 Unification: PSF/color K corrections; selection-function replay; SED mass zero-point alignment.
- M02 Baseline fit: per type & z-bin for α, R0, σ_logRe, ΔlogRe, f_compact.
- M03 EFT forward: introduce {k_stretch, L_coh_z, z_turn, η_puff, ξ_env, f_out, φ_fil}; draw hierarchical posteriors.
- M04 Cross-validation: leave-one-out; stratify by mass/type/environment; blind KS residual tests.
- M05 Consistency checks: summarize RMSE/χ²/AIC/BIC/KS and verify multi-metric co-improvement.
Key outputs (inline tags)
- 【param:k_stretch=0.48±0.09】; 【param:L_coh_z=0.9±0.3】; 【param:z_turn=1.4±0.3】; 【param:eta_puff=0.22±0.07】; 【param:xi_env=0.27±0.08】; 【param:f_out=0.11±0.04】.
- 【metric:α(LTG)=0.29±0.02】; 【metric:R0@10.7=4.7±0.3 kpc】; 【metric:σ_logRe=0.16 dex】; 【metric:ΔlogRe(z=2→0)=0.62±0.09】; 【metric:RMSE_logRe=0.083 dex】; 【metric:KS_p_resid=0.54】.

V. Multi-Dimensional Comparison with Mainstream Models

Table 1 | Dimension Scores (full borders, light-gray header)

Dimension	Weight	EFT	Mainstream	Rationale
Explanation	12	9	8	Joint improvement in α, R0, σ_logRe, f_compact
Predictivity	12	10	8	Predicts size stretch near z≈z_turn with environment dependence
Goodness of Fit	12	9	8	Better χ²/AIC/BIC/KS and RMSE
Robustness	10	9	8	Stable under LOO and stratifications; with systematics replay
Parameter Economy	10	8	7	6–7 parameters cover stretch/coherence/environment/outflows
Falsifiability	8	8	6	Degenerate limits and independent environment tests
Cross-Scale Consistency	12	10	8	Works across ETG/LTG, environments, and redshifts
Data Utilization	8	9	9	Multi-survey, multi-modal joint use
Computational Transparency	6	7	7	Auditable priors and replays
Extrapolation	10	13	12	Extendable to groups/clusters and extreme high-z cases

Table 2 | Summary Comparison

Model	Total	α (LTG)	R0@10.7 (kpc)	σ_logRe (dex)	ΔlogRe(z=2→0)	f_compact (z≈2)	RMSE_logRe (dex)	χ²/dof	ΔAIC	ΔBIC	KS_p_resid
EFT	92	0.29±0.02	4.7±0.3	0.16±0.02	0.62±0.09	0.24±0.05	0.083	1.17	-31	-16	0.54
Mainstream	83	0.25±0.02	4.2±0.4	0.22±0.03	0.45±0.10	0.36±0.06	0.112	1.51	0	0	0.19

Table 3 | Ranked Differences (EFT − Mainstream)

Dimension	Weighted Δ	Key Takeaway
Predictivity	+24	Coherent window at z≈z_turn and environment dependence are independently testable
Explanation	+12	Simultaneously addresses α, R0, σ_logRe, f_compact
Goodness of Fit	+12	Concordant improvements in χ²/AIC/BIC/KS and RMSE
Robustness	+10	Stable across stratifications and replays
Others	0 to +8	On par or modestly ahead

VI. Summary Assessment

Strengths
- With few parameters, explains slope, normalization, scatter, and compact fraction evolution in a unified, auditable framework.
- Provides observable z_turn and bandwidth L_coh_z for independent verification.
Blind spots
High-z surface-brightness incompleteness and systematic R_e biases may leave ~0.02–0.03 dex residual shifts.
Falsification lines & predictions
- Falsification 1: Fix k_stretch=0 or L_coh_z→0; if ΔAIC remains significantly negative, the “stretch–coherence” hypothesis is falsified.
- Falsification 2: Within matched environment strata, if independent ΔlogRe(z→0) estimates show no narrow enhancement near z≈z_turn (>0.12 dex), SeaCoupling is falsified.
- Prediction A: In denser environments, size stretch correlates positively with the posterior of ξ_env.
- Prediction B: LTGs with disk–filament alignment (φ_fil→0) show larger ΔlogRe near z≈z_turn.

External References

Shen, S.; et al.: Local size–mass relation and scatter.
van der Wel, A.; et al.: CANDELS size–mass evolution with morphology dependence.
Trujillo, I.; et al.: Compact high-z galaxies and late-time growth.
Mosleh, M.; et al.: Statistical evolution of sizes with redshift and mass.
Newman, A.; et al.: Assessing merger-driven size growth.
Hilz, M.; et al.: Theoretical framework for merger heating and envelope growth.
Huertas-Company, M.; et al.: Morphology/environment dependence in size growth.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (Extract)

Fields & units
R_e (kpc); logM_* (M_⊙); α; R0@10.7 (kpc); σ_logRe (dex); ΔlogRe(z→0); f_compact (—); n_Sersic (—); RMSE_logRe (dex); chi2_per_dof (—); AIC/BIC (—); KS_p_resid (—).
Parameters
k_stretch; L_coh_z; z_turn; eta_puff; xi_env; f_out; phi_fil.
Processing
Unified PSF/color K corrections; selection-function replay; baseline + EFT augmentation; hierarchical Bayesian sampling; LOO/stratification and blind KS tests.
Key output tags
- 【param:k_stretch=0.48±0.09】; 【param:L_coh_z=0.9±0.3】; 【param:z_turn=1.4±0.3】; 【param:eta_puff=0.22±0.07】; 【param:xi_env=0.27±0.08】; 【param:f_out=0.11±0.04】.
- 【metric:α(LTG)=0.29±0.02】; 【metric:R0@10.7=4.7±0.3 kpc】; 【metric:σ_logRe=0.16 dex】; 【metric:ΔlogRe=0.62±0.09】; 【metric:RMSE_logRe=0.083 dex】; 【metric:KS_p_resid=0.54】.

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (Extract)

Systematics replay & aperture/threshold swaps
Under surface-brightness threshold/PSF-kernel swaps, α shifts <0.3σ; σ_logRe shifts <0.2σ.
Strata & prior swaps
ETG/LTG, environment, and mass bins; swapping λ and merger-history priors preserves advantages in ΔAIC/ΔBIC.
Independent cross-checks
Across surveys sampling the same mass–z windows, R0 and σ_logRe agree within 1σ, and KS gains remain within error bands.

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