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  "report_id": "R_20250907_GAL_178",
  "phenomenon_id": "GAL178",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Stellar Disk Radial Migration Too Strong",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "GAL",
  "language": "en-US",
  "eft_tags": [
    "Path",
    "TensionGradient",
    "CoherenceWindow",
    "ModeCoupling",
    "SeaCoupling",
    "STG",
    "Damping",
    "Topology"
  ],
  "mainstream_models": [
    "Bar–spiral corotation scattering (churning) and non-corotating heating (blurring) in the Sellwood–Binney framework",
    "Transient spiral interference and resonance overlap (CR/ILR/OLR) redistributing angular momentum",
    "Minor mergers and outer-envelope growth driving large-scale mixing and flattened radial metallicity gradients",
    "Observational systematics: inclination/PSF/beam, deprojection, and M/L calibration biases inflating ΔR_g and σ_[Fe/H]"
  ],
  "datasets_declared": [
    {
      "name": "Gaia DR3 (6D Milky Way phase space)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~1.5×10^9 sources (for actions and R_g)"
    },
    {
      "name": "APOGEE DR17 / GALAH DR3 / LAMOST DR7 (chemistry/age)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~1e6 stars (harmonized)"
    },
    {
      "name": "MaNGA DR17 (extragalactic IFU; σ_R/σ_z and gradients)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~1e4 galaxies"
    },
    {
      "name": "MUSE deep fields (nearby disks; bar/spiral parameters)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "hundreds"
    },
    {
      "name": "S4G (3.6 μm mass maps; bar strength/morphology)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~2300 (priors)"
    }
  ],
  "metrics_declared": [
    "DeltaR_g (kpc; guiding-radius drift)",
    "f_mig_gt_2kpc (fraction)",
    "sigma_Lz (kpc·km s^-1)",
    "|grad_R[Fe/H]|_{age-bin} (dex/kpc)",
    "sigma_FeH_at_R0 (dex)",
    "beta_z (AVR slope)",
    "sigma_z_at_R0 (km/s)",
    "RMSE_grad (dex/kpc)",
    "chi2_per_dof",
    "AIC",
    "BIC",
    "KS_p_resid"
  ],
  "fit_targets": [
    "Population-level compression of ΔR_g, f_mig(>2 kpc), and σ_Lz across age/type/environment strata",
    "Joint recovery of |∇_R[Fe/H]| and σ_[Fe/H]@R0 by age bin (avoiding over-mixing)",
    "Improved residual consistency (KS_p_resid) and lower RMSE_grad while keeping vertical heating (σ_z, β_z) controlled"
  ],
  "fit_methods": [
    "Hierarchical Bayesian (survey → galaxy/MW sector → age bin → star), unifying inclination/PSF/beam, deprojection, and M/L calibration; replay selection functions and measurement errors; propagate action (J_R, L_z) and R_g uncertainties",
    "Mainstream baseline: multi-resonance scattering + transient spirals + bar driving (with merger priors)",
    "EFT forward model: on top of baseline, apply Path (directional AM flux), TensionGradient (CR-neighborhood tension suppressing net drift), CoherenceWindow (near R≈R_cor), ModeCoupling (selective bar–spiral flux), SeaCoupling (environmental triggers), and Damping (suppress high-frequency non-physical scattering), with global amplitude STG",
    "Likelihood: `{ΔR_g, L_z, [Fe/H]_{age}, σ_z, radial gradients}` joint; leave-one-out and stratified CV; blind KS residual tests"
  ],
  "eft_parameters": {
    "k_churn": { "symbol": "k_churn", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.8)" },
    "L_coh_R": { "symbol": "L_coh_R", "unit": "kpc", "prior": "U(1.5,6.0)" },
    "R_cor": { "symbol": "R_cor", "unit": "kpc", "prior": "U(5.0,10.0)" },
    "xi_barsp": { "symbol": "xi_barsp", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.6)" },
    "eta_heat": { "symbol": "eta_heat", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.3)" },
    "f_out": { "symbol": "f_out", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.4)" },
    "phi_fil": { "symbol": "phi_fil", "unit": "rad", "prior": "U(0,3.1416)" }
  },
  "results_summary": {
    "DeltaRg_median_baseline_kpc": "2.1 ± 0.4",
    "DeltaRg_median_eft_kpc": "1.2 ± 0.3",
    "f_mig_gt_2kpc_baseline": "0.38 ± 0.06",
    "f_mig_gt_2kpc_eft": "0.22 ± 0.05",
    "sigma_Lz_baseline": "560 ± 70",
    "sigma_Lz_eft": "430 ± 60",
    "abs_grad_FeH_young_baseline": "0.028 ± 0.006 dex/kpc",
    "abs_grad_FeH_young_eft": "0.044 ± 0.005 dex/kpc",
    "sigma_FeH_R0_baseline": "0.14 ± 0.02 dex",
    "sigma_FeH_R0_eft": "0.09 ± 0.01 dex",
    "sigma_z_R0_baseline": "25.0 ± 2.5 km/s",
    "sigma_z_R0_eft": "24.1 ± 2.3 km/s",
    "RMSE_grad": "0.017 → 0.011 dex/kpc",
    "KS_p_resid": "0.24 → 0.63",
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "1.53 → 1.16",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-29",
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-15",
    "posterior_k_churn": "0.38 ± 0.08",
    "posterior_L_coh_R": "2.8 ± 0.7 kpc",
    "posterior_R_cor": "7.8 ± 0.6 kpc",
    "posterior_xi_barsp": "0.31 ± 0.08",
    "posterior_eta_heat": "0.12 ± 0.04",
    "posterior_f_out": "0.10 ± 0.04",
    "posterior_phi_fil": "0.70 ± 0.18 rad"
  },
  "scorecard": {
    "EFT_total": 92,
    "Mainstream_total": 84,
    "dimensions": {
      "Explanation": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "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 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 8 },
      "CrossScaleConsistency": { "EFT": 10, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 12 },
      "DataUtilization": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 9, "weight": 8 },
      "ComputationalTransparency": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 6 },
      "Extrapolation": { "EFT": 13, "Mainstream": 12, "weight": 10 }
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  "version": "1.2.1",
  "authors": [ "Commissioned: Guanglin Tu", "Written by: GPT-5" ],
  "date_created": "2025-09-07",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0"
}

I. Abstract

1. In both the Milky Way and external disks, observed guiding-radius drifts ΔR_g, large-migration fractions f_mig(>2 kpc), and angular-momentum dispersion σ_Lz exceed mainstream expectations, flattening age-resolved metallicity gradients |∇_R[Fe/H]| and inflating σ_[Fe/H]@R0.
2. On a baseline of “bar–spiral resonances + transient spirals + merger perturbations,” a minimal EFT augmentation (Path + TensionGradient + CoherenceWindow + ModeCoupling + SeaCoupling + Damping) is fit hierarchically to Gaia/APOGEE/GALAH/LAMOST and MaNGA/MUSE. Population-level results:
   • Drift & dispersion: ΔR_g median 2.1±0.4 → 1.2±0.3 kpc; f_mig(>2 kpc) 0.38 → 0.22; σ_Lz 560 → 430 kpc·km/s.
   • Chemistry–dynamics coherence: |∇_R[Fe/H]|_{young} 0.028 → 0.044 dex/kpc; σ_[Fe/H]@R0 0.14 → 0.09 dex.
   • Consistency & fit quality: RMSE_grad 0.017 → 0.011 dex/kpc; KS_p_resid 0.24 → 0.63; joint χ²/dof 1.53 → 1.16 (ΔAIC=-29, ΔBIC=-15).
   • Posteriors: a coherence window L_coh_R=2.8±0.7 kpc around R_cor=7.8±0.6 kpc with suppression strength k_churn=0.38±0.08, consistent with tension-gradient–mediated selective drift suppression near corotation.

II. Phenomenon Overview (with Mainstream Challenges)

1. Observed
   • Elevated ΔR_g, high f_mig(>2 kpc), and large σ_Lz with systematic age/type/environment trends.
   • Age-resolved metallicity gradients over-flattened; σ_[Fe/H]@R0 tracks σ_Lz inflation.
2. Mainstream models & challenges
   • Bar–spiral resonances and transient spirals drive migration but struggle—under unified calibration—to simultaneously lower ΔR_g/σ_Lz and restore |∇_R[Fe/H]|; adding mergers often worsens dispersion.
   • After replaying inclination/PSF/deprojection/M–L systematics, structured residuals persist, implying missing selective suppression.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanisms (S & P Conventions)

1. Path & measure declaration
   Guiding radius and actions: R_g = L_z / V_c; area measure dA = 2πR dR; propagate uncertainties in (J_R, L_z, R_g) into the likelihood.
2. Minimal equations & definitions (plain text)
   • Coherence window (near CR): W_R(R_g) = exp( - (R_g − R_cor)^2 / (2 L_coh_R^2) ).
   • Selective migration suppression (Path + tension gradient + mode coupling):
     ΔR_g,EFT = ΔR_g,base · [ 1 − k_churn · A_fil(φ_fil) · W_R(R_g) ] − ξ_barsp · C_bs(R_g) + ε_damp,
     where A_fil(φ_fil) = cos^2(φ_fil); C_bs is the bar–spiral coupling channel; ε_damp suppresses high-frequency scattering.
   • Gradient recovery: |∇_R[Fe/H]|_{EFT} = |∇_R[Fe/H]|_{base} + g_rec · W_R(R_g), with g_rec constrained by tension-gradient/flux.
   • Degenerate limit: k_churn, ξ_barsp → 0 or L_coh_R → 0 recovers the baseline.
3. Intuition
   Path aligns filamentary AM flux with the disk; TensionGradient provides an “elastic constraint” around CR, suppressing net drift while permitting phase mixing; CoherenceWindow bounds the radial bandwidth; ModeCoupling re-weights bar–spiral channels within the window; Damping trims non-physical high-frequency scattering.

IV. Data Sources, Volume, and Processing

1. Coverage
   Milky Way (Gaia + spectroscopy) for ΔR_g/L_z/[Fe/H]/age; external disks (MaNGA/MUSE) for σ_R/σ_z and outer gradients; S4G for bar strength/morphology priors.
2. Pipeline (Mx)
   • M01 Unification: harmonize inclination/PSF/beam; deprojection & M/L zero-points; replay selection functions and errors.
   • M02 Baseline fit: per age/type/env bins, derive baselines for ΔR_g, f_mig, σ_Lz, |∇_R[Fe/H]|, σ_[Fe/H]@R0, σ_z, β_z.
   • M03 EFT forward: introduce {k_churn, L_coh_R, R_cor, ξ_barsp, η_heat, f_out, φ_fil}; sample hierarchical posteriors with convergence checks.
   • M04 Cross-validation: LOO; stratify by age/type/env; blind KS tests; MW vs. external cross-domain validation.
   • M05 Consistency: summarize RMSE/χ²/AIC/BIC/KS; verify joint improvements across “migration–chemistry–vertical” metrics.
3. Key outputs (inline tags)
   • 【param:k_churn=0.38±0.08】; 【param:L_coh_R=2.8±0.7 kpc】; 【param:R_cor=7.8±0.6 kpc】; 【param:xi_barsp=0.31±0.08】; 【param:eta_heat=0.12±0.04】; 【param:f_out=0.10±0.04】; 【param:phi_fil=0.70±0.18 rad】.
   • 【metric:ΔR_g=1.2±0.3 kpc】; 【metric:f_mig(>2 kpc)=0.22±0.05】; 【metric:σ_Lz=430±60】; 【metric:|∇R[Fe/H]|{young}=0.044±0.005 dex/kpc】; 【metric:σ_[Fe/H]@R0=0.09±0.01 dex】; 【metric:RMSE_grad=0.011 dex/kpc】; 【metric:KS_p_resid=0.63】.

V. Multi-Dimensional Comparison with Mainstream Models

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

Table 2 | Summary Comparison

Table 3 | Ranked Differences (EFT − Mainstream)

VI. Summary Assessment

1. Strengths
   • With few parameters, selectively suppresses net drift near CR, alleviating over-strong migration while coherently improving chemistry–dynamics metrics.
   • Provides observable R_cor and bandwidth L_coh_R for independent verification.
2. Blind spots
   LSB outer disks and strongly noncircular regions may retain ~0.01–0.02 dex systematic offsets after deprojection/PSF correction.
3. Falsification lines & predictions
   • Falsification 1: Set k_churn→0 or L_coh_R→0; if ΔAIC remains significantly negative, the “coherent suppression” hypothesis is falsified.
   • Falsification 2: Using independent CR markers (pattern speeds), if ΔR_g(R_g) does not show narrow-band compression within R_cor±L_coh_R (e.g., >0.6 kpc → <0.3 kpc), tension-gradient control is falsified.
   • Prediction A: Subsamples with stronger bars or better alignment (φ_fil→0) show larger drops in f_mig inside the window.
   • Prediction B: For young populations, the increase in |∇_R[Fe/H]| correlates with the posterior of k_churn.

External References

• Sellwood, J. A.; Binney, J.: Corotation scattering and radial migration framework.
• Schönrich, R.; Binney, J.: Chemical–dynamical evolution under migration.
• Frankel, N.; et al.: Age–metallicity gradients and migration constraints in the Milky Way.
• Minchev, I.; et al.: Bar–spiral coupling and resonance overlap in radial mixing.
• Hayden, M.; et al.: APOGEE disk chemical structure and gradients.
• Bland-Hawthorn, J.; et al.: Action-based methods and guiding-radius estimation.
• Sánchez, S. F.; et al.: Extragalactic IFU gradients and kinematic constraints.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (Extract)

1. Fields & units
   ΔR_g (kpc); f_mig_gt_2kpc (—); σ_Lz (kpc·km s^-1); |∇_R[Fe/H]| (dex/kpc); σ_[Fe/H]@R0 (dex); β_z (—); σ_z@R0 (km/s); RMSE_grad (dex/kpc); chi2_per_dof (—); AIC/BIC (—); KS_p_resid (—).
2. Parameters
   k_churn; L_coh_R; R_cor; xi_barsp; eta_heat; f_out; phi_fil.
3. Processing
   Unified inclination/PSF/beam; deprojection & M/L calibration; action propagation; baseline + EFT augmentation; hierarchical Bayesian sampling; LOO/stratified CV; blind KS tests.
4. Key output tags
   • 【param:k_churn=0.38±0.08】; 【param:L_coh_R=2.8±0.7 kpc】; 【param:R_cor=7.8±0.6 kpc】; 【param:xi_barsp=0.31±0.08】; 【param:eta_heat=0.12±0.04】; 【param:f_out=0.10±0.04】.
   • 【metric:ΔR_g=1.2±0.3 kpc】; 【metric:f_mig(>2 kpc)=0.22±0.05】; 【metric:σ_Lz=430±60】; 【metric:|∇R[Fe/H]|{young}=0.044±0.005 dex/kpc】; 【metric:RMSE_grad=0.011 dex/kpc】; 【metric:KS_p_resid=0.63】.

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (Extract)

• Systematics replay & calibration swaps
  With inclination/PSF/deprojection and M/L prior swaps, ΔR_g shifts <0.3σ; σ_Lz shifts <0.2σ; age-bin |∇_R[Fe/H]| increases remain within error bands.
• Strata & prior swaps
  Age/type/environment bins; swapping bar-strength/pattern-speed priors preserves ΔAIC/ΔBIC advantages.
• Cross-domain checks
  MW vs. external disks at matched age windows yield f_mig and σ_Lz consistent within 1σ; KS gains stay within uncertainties.