The discussion focuses on the cosmological parameters σ8 and n_s, which are critical in galaxy clustering studies. σ8 represents the amplitude of the matter power spectrum on a scale of 8 Mpc/h, reflecting the formation of large-scale structures in the universe. n_s, the spectral index of the scalar power spectrum, is defined by the equation P(k) ∼ k^{n_s -1}. Both parameters are essential for understanding the distribution of matter in the cosmos and are frequently cited in cosmological research papers.
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\sigma_8 is the current amplitude of the matter power spectrum on that scale (as inferred by linear cosmological evolution). This parameter basically encodes information about how much large-scale structure has formed.bapowell said:n_s is the spectral index of the scalar power spectrum (P(k) \sim k^{n_s -1}). \sigma_8 is the amplitude of the power spectrum on the scale of 8 Mpc/h.