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arxiv: 2602.23195 · v2 · submitted 2026-02-26 · 🌌 astro-ph.HE · gr-qc· hep-th· physics.plasm-ph

Spectral Universality of Turbulent Fluctuations in Relativistic Flows

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keywords relativistic turbulencespacetime spectratemporal spectraspectral scalingLorentz covarianceplasma turbulencehomogeneity exponent
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In relativistic turbulent flows, temporal spectra obey the universal scaling α = β − D from self-similar spacetime spectra.

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The paper develops a Lorentz-covariant framework to project spacetime spectra of turbulent fluctuations into temporal spectra for stationary relativistic flows. For self-similar spacetime spectra it derives the scaling relation α = β − D linking the temporal spectral index to the spacetime homogeneity exponent and the effective dimensionality of spectral support. This framework shows that temporal spectra are intrinsically nonlocal observables. The universality holds only when spacetime homogeneity is preserved and fails otherwise. The result supplies a general principle for inferring spectra in relativistic plasma turbulence and high-energy flows.

Core claim

For self-similar spacetime spectra of stationary turbulent fluctuations in relativistic flows, the temporal spectral index α equals the spacetime homogeneity exponent β minus the effective dimensionality D of spectral support. This relation is obtained through a Lorentz-covariant projection from spacetime to temporal spectra. The universality breaks down when spacetime homogeneity is violated. Temporal spectra in relativistic flows are thus intrinsically nonlocal observables requiring a covariant projection framework.

What carries the argument

Lorentz-covariant projection framework that maps self-similar spacetime spectra onto temporal spectra to produce the scaling α = β − D.

Load-bearing premise

Spacetime spectra are self-similar and the turbulent flows are stationary.

What would settle it

A direct measurement of both spacetime and temporal spectra in a relativistic flow confirmed to be stationary and self-similar, yet showing a temporal index that deviates from β − D.

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We develop a Lorentz-covariant framework for projecting spacetime spectra into temporal spectra of stationary turbulent fluctuations in relativistic flows. For self-similar spacetime spectra, we derive a universal scaling relation, $\alpha = \beta - D$, where $\alpha$ is the temporal spectral index, $\beta$ the spacetime homogeneity exponent, and $D$ the effective dimensionality of spectral support. We further demonstrate that this universality breaks down when spacetime homogeneity is violated. Temporal spectra in relativistic flows are thus intrinsically nonlocal observables, requiring a covariant projection framework that establishes a general principle for spectral inference in relativistic plasma turbulence and high-energy plasma flows.

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Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript develops a Lorentz-covariant framework for projecting spacetime spectra into temporal spectra of stationary turbulent fluctuations in relativistic flows. For self-similar spacetime spectra it derives the universal scaling relation α = β − D, where α is the temporal spectral index, β the spacetime homogeneity exponent, and D the effective dimensionality of spectral support. The paper shows that this relation breaks when spacetime homogeneity is violated and concludes that temporal spectra are intrinsically nonlocal observables requiring a covariant projection framework.

Significance. If the derivation holds, the result supplies a parameter-free scaling relation that constitutes a general principle for spectral inference in relativistic plasma turbulence. The explicit demonstration that the scaling is conditional on homogeneity and stationarity, together with the identification of temporal spectra as nonlocal observables, provides a falsifiable framework that could guide interpretation of observations in relativistic jets and high-energy flows.

minor comments (2)
  1. [Section 3] The abstract states the scaling follows directly from the Lorentz-covariant projection, but the main text should include an explicit step-by-step derivation (e.g., in the section presenting Eq. (3) or equivalent) showing how the projection operator acts on the self-similar form to yield α = β − D without additional assumptions.
  2. [Section 2.2] Clarify the operational definition of the effective dimensionality D for different flow geometries (e.g., 3D vs. 2D turbulence) and provide a brief table or paragraph showing how D is extracted from the spectral support.

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We thank the referee for their positive assessment of our work and for recommending minor revision. The manuscript presents a Lorentz-covariant framework for projecting spacetime spectra into temporal spectra of stationary turbulent fluctuations, deriving the universal scaling α = β − D under self-similar conditions and showing its breakdown when spacetime homogeneity is violated. We are pleased that the referee recognizes the result as a parameter-free scaling relation and a falsifiable framework for relativistic plasma turbulence.

Circularity Check

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No significant circularity in derivation chain

full rationale

The central result is a direct derivation of the scaling α = β - D from the stated assumptions of self-similar spacetime spectra, stationarity, and Lorentz-covariant projection. No equations or steps in the abstract reduce the output to a fitted parameter, self-citation, or definitional renaming; the relation is presented as a logical consequence that holds precisely when homogeneity is satisfied and breaks when it is violated. The framework is self-contained against external benchmarks with no load-bearing self-citations or ansatz smuggling identified.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

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The central claim rests on Lorentz covariance for the projection and self-similarity of spacetime spectra; no free parameters or new entities are introduced in the abstract.

axioms (2)
  • domain assumption Lorentz covariance of the spectral projection framework
    Invoked to map spacetime spectra to temporal spectra in relativistic flows.
  • domain assumption Self-similarity of spacetime spectra for stationary flows
    Required to derive the universal scaling relation α = β - D.

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