Correlation analysis of the large scale galaxy distribution based on 2dF and SDSS galaxy redshift surveys

N. L. Vasilyev, Yu. V. Baryshev
Sobolev Astronomical Institute, St.Petersburg State University, Staryj Peterhof, 198504, St.Petersburg, Russia

We present estimation of galaxy correlation functions (reduced and complete) in several volume limited samples obtained from 2dF and SDSS galaxy redshift surveys. We found power-law correlations in the complete correlation function (conditional density) with the exponent n=1.0 +-0.1 in the range of scales [0.5, 30] Mpc/h. In the interval of scales [30, 100] Mpc/h we detect systematic flattening of the conditional density, which may be produced by the finite volume effects or may indicate a crossover to homogeneity. Comparison with cosmological N-body simulations also is discussed.


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