Spectral Universality of Turbulent Fluctuations in Relativistic Flows
Abstract
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, , where is the temporal spectral index, the spacetime homogeneity exponent, and 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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@article{arxiv.2602.23195,
title = {Spectral Universality of Turbulent Fluctuations in Relativistic Flows},
author = {Alexander G. Tevzadze},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2602.23195},
year = {2026}
}
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Submitted to Journal of Plasma Physics