A Robust Estimator for the Lyman-$\alpha$ Forest 1D Power Spectrum at High Redshift

Molly Wolfson, Joseph F. Hennawi, Frederick B. Davies +1

The Lyman-$\alpha$ (Ly$\alpha$) forest flux power spectrum $P(k)$ is sensitive to a range of astrophysical and cosmological effects, including the thermal state of and large-scale fluctuatio…