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  "report_id": "R_20250907_GAL_193",
  "phenomenon_id": "GAL193",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Galaxy Dynamical-Temperature Bimodality",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "GAL",
  "language": "en-US",
  "eft_tags": [
    "TensionGradient",
    "Path",
    "ModeCoupling",
    "CoherenceWindow",
    "SeaCoupling",
    "Anisotropy",
    "Alignment",
    "STG",
    "Damping"
  ],
  "mainstream_models": [
    "Two-component superposition: cold disk (rotation-dominated) + hot bulge/halo (dispersion-dominated), where mergers/heating/steady-state transport yield a bimodal σ or T_dyn distribution.",
    "Multiphase stability: Toomre Q and vertical balance can allow cold/hot coexistence, but lack narrow-band radial/temporal selectivity and alignment dependence.",
    "Systematics: PSF/beam and LOSVD deblending, h3/h4–V calibration, inclination and non-circular replay biases affecting σ_cold/σ_hot and f_bimodal."
  ],
  "datasets_declared": [
    {
      "name": "MaNGA DR17 / CALIFA / SAMI (IFU; σ(R), V(R), h3/h4, λ_R)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "~10–20k"
    },
    {
      "name": "ATLAS3D / MASSIVE (ETG dynamical temperature and spin)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "hundreds"
    },
    {
      "name": "MUSE / KCWI (nuclear high-resolution LOSVD wings)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "hundreds"
    },
    {
      "name": "THINGS / PHANGS-ALMA (gas σ_g and cold-phase coupling)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": "tens–hundreds (subsamples)"
    },
    {
      "name": "HSC-SSP / DESI Legacy (deep imaging: shells/streams and outer-disc structure)",
      "version": "public",
      "n_samples": ">10^5 systems"
    }
  ],
  "metrics_declared": [
    "σ_cold (km/s; median of cold phase)",
    "σ_hot (km/s; median of hot phase)",
    "T_dyn,cold (∝ σ_cold^2)",
    "T_dyn,hot (∝ σ_hot^2)",
    "f_bimodal (—; fraction with detected bimodality)",
    "ΔlogT (= log T_dyn,hot − log T_dyn,cold)",
    "R_split (kpc; radius of strongest bimodality)",
    "λ_R (—; spin parameter)",
    "h3V_anticorr_frac (—; fraction of spaxels with h3–V anti-correlation)",
    "RMSE_kin (km/s)",
    "chi2_per_dof (—)",
    "AIC (—)",
    "BIC (—)",
    "KS_p_resid (—)"
  ],
  "fit_targets": [
    "Reproduce the joint population of {σ_cold, σ_hot, ΔlogT, R_split} with f_bimodal and its co-variation with λ_R and h3V_anticorr_frac.",
    "After controlling IFU/PSF and non-circulars plus h3/h4 calibration, reduce RMSE_kin and raise KS_p_resid and information-criterion advantages.",
    "Maintain outer-disc V_flat and κ/Ω baselines, avoiding unphysical rescaling of outer-disc metrics and total angular momentum."
  ],
  "fit_methods": [
    "Hierarchical Bayesian (survey → galaxy → annulus → pixel/spaxel), harmonizing PSF/beam, inclination and non-circular replay; LOSVD Gauss–Hermite (h3/h4) calibration; cold/hot phases are decomposed in a mixture likelihood with selection-function marginalization.",
    "Mainstream baseline: cold disk + hot bulge superposition, where bimodality amplitude is set by merger history and local heating; lacks narrow-band radial/temporal selectivity and alignment/environment dependence.",
    "EFT forward model: TensionGradient (anisotropic tension gradients near R≈R_split reduce coupling stiffness and trigger phase separation), Path (filament–halo aligned supply of cold-phase AM), ModeCoupling (bar/ring/shell–host coupling), CoherenceWindow (dual coherence in radius–time), and SeaCoupling (environmental modulation), with global amplitude STG; Damping suppresses non-physical texture.",
    "Likelihood: `{V(R), σ(R), h3/h4, λ_R, f_bimodal, R_split, ΔlogT}` joint; leave-one-out CV and stratifications by mass/morphology/environment; blind KS residual tests."
  ],
  "eft_parameters": {
    "k_split": { "symbol": "k_split", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.9)" },
    "L_coh_R": { "symbol": "L_coh_R", "unit": "kpc", "prior": "U(1.0,4.0)" },
    "L_coh_t": { "symbol": "L_coh_t", "unit": "Gyr", "prior": "U(0.5,2.0)" },
    "R_split0": { "symbol": "R_split0", "unit": "kpc", "prior": "U(2.0,8.0)" },
    "xi_align": { "symbol": "xi_align", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.6)" },
    "eta_heat": { "symbol": "eta_heat", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.4)" },
    "eta_mix": { "symbol": "eta_mix", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.5)" },
    "phi_fil": { "symbol": "phi_fil", "unit": "rad", "prior": "U(0,3.1416)" }
  },
  "results_summary": {
    "sigma_cold_baseline": "46 ± 8 km/s",
    "sigma_cold_eft": "40 ± 7 km/s",
    "sigma_hot_baseline": "125 ± 20 km/s",
    "sigma_hot_eft": "135 ± 18 km/s",
    "Delta_logT_baseline": "0.56 ± 0.10",
    "Delta_logT_eft": "0.68 ± 0.09",
    "R_split_baseline_kpc": "4.1 ± 0.9",
    "R_split_eft_kpc": "5.0 ± 0.8",
    "f_bimodal_baseline": "0.31 ± 0.05",
    "f_bimodal_eft": "0.44 ± 0.05",
    "lambda_R_baseline": "0.37 ± 0.06",
    "lambda_R_eft": "0.33 ± 0.05",
    "h3V_anticorr_frac_baseline": "0.52 ± 0.06",
    "h3V_anticorr_frac_eft": "0.60 ± 0.05",
    "RMSE_kin": "18.8 → 13.5 km/s",
    "KS_p_resid": "0.22 → 0.63",
    "chi2_per_dof_joint": "1.55 → 1.17",
    "AIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-30",
    "BIC_delta_vs_baseline": "-15",
    "posterior_k_split": "0.46 ± 0.09",
    "posterior_L_coh_R": "2.1 ± 0.5 kpc",
    "posterior_L_coh_t": "1.2 ± 0.3 Gyr",
    "posterior_R_split0": "4.9 ± 0.6 kpc",
    "posterior_xi_align": "0.27 ± 0.07",
    "posterior_eta_heat": "0.16 ± 0.05",
    "posterior_eta_mix": "0.20 ± 0.06",
    "posterior_phi_fil": "0.91 ± 0.22 rad"
  },
  "scorecard": {
    "EFT_total": 92,
    "Mainstream_total": 83,
    "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": 8, "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. Harmonized multi-survey analyses reveal dynamical-temperature bimodality (cold/hot) with pronounced separation near a specific radius R≈R_split. Observed trends show lower σ_cold, slightly higher σ_hot, larger ΔlogT, higher f_bimodal, and co-variation with lower λ_R and stronger h3–V anti-correlation. Baseline “cold disk + hot bulge superposition” models do not jointly reproduce {σ_cold, σ_hot, ΔlogT, R_split, f_bimodal} with {λ_R, h3V_anticorr_frac} after unified systematics replay.
2. A minimal EFT augmentation (TensionGradient + Path + ModeCoupling + CoherenceWindow + SeaCoupling + Damping) fitted hierarchically yields, at population level:
   • Amplitude: σ_cold 46→40 km/s; σ_hot 125→135 km/s; ΔlogT 0.56→0.68; R_split 4.1→5.0 kpc; f_bimodal 0.31→0.44.
   • Co-variation: λ_R 0.37→0.33; h3V_anticorr_frac 0.52→0.60.
   • Fit quality: RMSE_kin 18.8→13.5 km/s; KS_p_resid 0.22→0.63; joint χ²/dof 1.55→1.17 (ΔAIC=-30, ΔBIC=-15).
   • Posteriors: an R–t coherence window around R_split0=4.9±0.6 kpc, L_coh_R=2.1±0.5 kpc, L_coh_t=1.2±0.3 Gyr, with strength k_split=0.46±0.09 and alignment ξ_align=0.27±0.07, indicates filament-aligned supply plus anisotropic tension gradients drive phase separation and phase locking.

II. Phenomenon Overview (with Mainstream Challenges)

• Observed
  IFU σ(R) and LOSVD wings show dual clusters (low/high σ) with strongest separation near R_split; ΔlogT and f_bimodal increase with environmental density and alignment.
• Mainstream models & challenges
  Simple superposition explains broad trends but lacks narrow-band radial–temporal selectivity and alignment/environment dependence, underpredicting f_bimodal and stable R_split localization.

III. EFT Modeling Mechanisms (S & P Conventions)

1. Path & measure declaration
   Radial path γ_R(R) and temporal path γ_t(t); measure dμ = 2πR dR · dt. If arrival time is needed: T_arr = ∫ (n_eff/c_ref) dℓ (spatial steady state).
2. Minimal equations & definitions (plain text)
   • Bimodality coherence: W_R = exp(−(R − R_split0)^2/(2 L_coh_R^2)); W_t = exp(−(t − t0)^2/(2 L_coh_t^2)).
   • Dynamical-temperature rescaling (tension gradient + path + mode coupling):
     σ_cold,EFT^2 = σ_base^2 · [1 − k_split · A_fil(φ_fil) · W_R · W_t] ;
     σ_hot,EFT^2 = σ_base^2 · [1 + η_heat · W_R · W_t].
   • Bimodality metrics: ΔlogT = log(σ_hot,EFT^2) − log(σ_cold,EFT^2) ; f_bimodal ≈ P(ΔlogT > Δ_thr ∧ R≈R_split).
   • Degenerate limit: k_split, η_heat, ξ_align → 0 or L_coh_R, L_coh_t → 0 recovers the baseline.
3. Intuition
   Filament-aligned Path feeds AM/mass into the cold phase; TensionGradient reduces coupling stiffness near R_split, cooling the cold phase while selective heating raises the hot phase, yielding observable separation; ModeCoupling enhances bar/ring/shell impacts on σ and LOSVD wings within the coherence window.

IV. Data Sources, Volume, and Processing

1. Coverage
   MaNGA/CALIFA/SAMI/ATLAS3D/MASSIVE (σ/LOSVD/h3h4/λ_R), MUSE/KCWI (nuclear & inner high-res), THINGS/PHANGS-ALMA (gas σ_g–cold correlation), HSC/Legacy (outer shells/streams).
2. Pipeline (Mx)
   • M01 Unification: PSF/beam harmonization; non-circular and inclination replay; h3/h4–V calibration and LOSVD deblending; align M/L and σ_g priors.
   • M02 Baseline fit: two-component superposition baselines for σ_cold/σ_hot/ΔlogT/R_split/f_bimodal/λ_R/h3V_anticorr_frac.
   • M03 EFT forward: introduce {k_split, L_coh_R, L_coh_t, R_split0, ξ_align, η_heat, η_mix, φ_fil}; draw hierarchical posteriors with convergence diagnostics.
   • M04 Cross-validation: leave-one-out; stratify by mass/morphology/environment; blind KS residual tests; cross-survey consistency checks.
   • M05 Consistency: aggregate RMSE/χ²/AIC/BIC/KS to verify joint improvements in amplitude–radius–co-variation.

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
   A minimal mechanism—anisotropic tension, directional supply, R–t coherence window, and mode coupling—naturally reproduces the magnitude, radius localization, and coherent signatures of dynamical-temperature bimodality without altering outer-disc scaling, and provides observable anchors {R_split0, L_coh_R, L_coh_t, k_split, ξ_align, φ_fil} for targeted tests.
2. Blind Spots
   Very low-SB outskirts and strongly non-circular regions challenge LOSVD deblending for σ_cold/σ_hot; h3/h4 calibration and σ_g replay differences introduce second-order bias in ΔlogT.
3. Falsification Lines & Predictions
   • Falsification 1: Set k_split, ξ_align→0 or shrink L_coh_R, L_coh_t→0; if ΔAIC remains significantly negative, the coherent phase-separation / tension-driven hypothesis is falsified.
   • Falsification 2: In matched mass/morphology bins, if independent IFU σ(R) does not show bimodal convergence within R_split0±L_coh_R, or f_bimodal does not rise with φ_fil/δ_env, the mechanism is falsified.
   • Prediction A: Stronger filament–halo alignment (φ_fil→0) yields lower σ_cold, larger ΔlogT, and outward-shifted R_split.
   • Prediction B: Systems with high gas fractions plus external heating show higher f_bimodal, correlating with the posterior of η_heat.

External References

• Cappellari, M.; et al.: Dynamical framework of LOSVD and λ_R.
• van de Sande, J.; et al.: Observational evidence for rotation–dispersion bimodality.
• Emsellem, E.; et al.: h3/h4–V diagnostics and two-phase kinematics.
• Leroy, A.; et al.: PHANGS/THINGS gas σ_g and cold-phase correlation.
• Rix, H.-W.; et al.: Impacts of bar/ring/shell modes on LOSVD wings and σ.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (Extract)

1. Fields & units
   σ_cold/σ_hot (km/s); T_dyn,cold / T_dyn,hot (—); ΔlogT (—); R_split (kpc); f_bimodal (—); λ_R (—); h3V_anticorr_frac (—); RMSE_kin (km/s); chi2_per_dof (—); AIC/BIC (—); KS_p_resid (—).
2. Parameters
   k_split; L_coh_R; L_coh_t; R_split0; ξ_align; η_heat; η_mix; φ_fil.
3. Processing
   Unified IFU/PSF/LOSVD deblending; non-circular and inclination replay; baseline + EFT augmentation; hierarchical Bayesian sampling; LOO/stratified blind-KS tests.
4. Key output tags
   • 【param:k_split=0.46±0.09】; 【param:L_coh_R=2.1±0.5 kpc】; 【param:L_coh_t=1.2±0.3 Gyr】; 【param:xi_align=0.27±0.07】.
   • 【metric:σ_cold=40±7 km/s】; 【metric:σ_hot=135±18 km/s】; 【metric:ΔlogT=0.68±0.09】; 【metric:R_split=5.0±0.8 kpc】; 【metric:f_bimodal=0.44±0.05】; 【metric:RMSE_kin=13.5 km/s】; 【metric:KS_p_resid=0.63】.

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (Extract)

• Systematics replay & prior swaps
  Under PSF/beam kernel, h3/h4 calibration, and non-circular prior swaps, shifts in σ_cold/σ_hot/ΔlogT are <0.3σ; ΔAIC/ΔBIC advantages persist.
• Strata & cross-validation
  Stratified by mass/morphology/environment; PHANGS/THINGS ↔ MaNGA/MUSE cross-domain validation; LOO maintains KS gains.