It is not σ8: constraining the non-linear matter power spectrum with the Dark Energy Survey Year-5 supernova sample

DES Collaboration; E. Gaztanaga

doi:10.1093/mnras/staf286

It is not σ₈: constraining the non-linear matter power spectrum with the Dark Energy Survey Year-5 supernova sample

DES Collaboration, E. Gaztanaga

Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation

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Abstract

The weak gravitational lensing magnification of Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) is sensitive to the matter power spectrum on scales k > 1h Mpc⁻¹, making it unwise to interpret SNe Ia lensing in terms of power on linear scales. We compute the probability density function of SNe Ia magnification as a function of standard cosmological parameters, plus an empirical parameter A_mod which describes the suppression or enhancement of matter power on non-linear scales compared to a cold dark matter only model. While baryons are expected to enhance power on the scales relevant to SN Ia lensing, other physics such as neutrino masses or non-standard dark matter may suppress power. Using the Dark Energy Survey Year-5 sample, we find A_mod = 0.77⁺₋₀⁰^.₄₀⁶⁹ (68 per cent credible interval around the median). Although the median is consistent with unity there are hints of power suppression, with A_mod < 1.09 at 68 per cent credibility.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3814-3825
Number of pages	12
Journal	Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Volume	537
Issue number	4
Early online date	25 Feb 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/staf286
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2025

Keywords

cosmology: cosmological parameters
cosmology: dark matter
galaxies: haloes
gravitational lensing: weak
transients: supernovae
UKRI
STFC

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