Correlating galaxy shapes and initial conditions: an observational study
arXiv:2111.12578 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevD.105.083504
Abstract
Using data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey we study correlations between directions of galaxy angular momenta determined from images of spiral galaxies and various observables derived from the reconstructed initial conditions. We find an apparent systematic effect consistent with galaxy-orientation-dependent selection function. After restricting our attention to the brightest half of the galaxies where this systematic effect is presumed to be absent, we find hints of excess/deficit correlation for two observables. Interestingly, tidal torque theory predicts excess/deficit correlation in exactly these two observables. After correcting for the redshift space distortions, the significance of these correlations drops below 3 threshold. We do not find any other systematic issues, but a thorough systematic analysis goes beyond the scope of this work.
arXiv comment10 pages, 4 figures, version accepted in PRD
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