These correspond to the models in Mesinger+2013 (simulated with different seeds).  If interested please check this paper for an explanation of the various interesting epochs, as well as the astrophysical parameter choices; alternately click here for an explanation of the epochs corresponding to an older realization from Mesinger+2011.

750Mpc on a side, 1.5Mpc deep, 500^3 grid

dimensional 3D power spectra

“Fiducial” model

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750Mpc on a side, 1.5Mpc deep, 500^3 grid

dimensional 3D power spectra

“Extreme” model - star formation occurs in more massive galaxies, with the X-ray emissivity increased to saturate the unresolved soft X-ray background by z~10.

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