The distributions of the transfer factor ($\alpha$) versus $m_T$ in the HP VBF category is shown. The last bin corresponds to the value obtained by integrating events above the penultimate bin.

The distributions of the transfer factor ($\alpha$) versus $m_T$ in the HP ggF/DY category is shown. The last bin corresponds to the value obtained by integrating events above the penultimate bin.

The distributions of the transfer factor ($\alpha$) versus $m_T$ in the LP VBF category is shown. The last bin corresponds to the value obtained by integrating events above the penultimate bin.

The distributions of the transfer factor ($\alpha$) versus $m_T$ in the LP ggF/DY category is shown. The last bin corresponds to the value obtained by integrating events above the penultimate bin.

Distributions of mT for high-purity ggF/DY CR events after performing background-only fits. The last bin corresponds to the yields integrated above the penultimate bin. Both the ggF and VBF-produced 1 TeV graviton signals (normalized to 10 fb) are shown in the plot. Nonresonant background corresponds to the Z+jets and W+jets events. Resonant background corresponds to the ttbar, single top, and di/tri-boson events.

Distributions of mT for high-purity VBF CR events after performing background-only fits. The last bin corresponds to the yields integrated above the penultimate bin. Both the ggF and VBF-produced 1 TeV graviton signals (normalized to 10 fb) are shown in the plot. Nonresonant background corresponds to the Z+jets and W+jets events. Resonant background corresponds to the ttbar, single top, and di/tri-boson events.

Distributions of mT for low-purity ggF/DY CR events after performing background-only fits. The last bin corresponds to the yields integrated above the penultimate bin. Both the ggF and VBF-produced 1 TeV graviton signals (normalized to 10 fb) are shown in the plot. Nonresonant background corresponds to the Z+jets and W+jets events. Resonant background corresponds to the ttbar, single top, and di/tri-boson events.

Distributions of mT for low-purity VBF CR events after performing background-only fits. The last bin corresponds to the yields integrated above the penultimate bin. Both the ggF and VBF-produced 1 TeV graviton signals (normalized to 10 fb) are shown in the plot. Nonresonant background corresponds to the Z+jets and W+jets events. Resonant background corresponds to the ttbar, single top, and di/tri-boson events.

Distributions of mT for high-purity ggF/DY SR events after performing background-only fits. The last bin corresponds to the yields integrated above the penultimate bin. Both the ggF and VBF-produced 1 TeV graviton signals (normalized to 10 fb) are shown in the plot. Nonresonant background corresponds to the Z+jets and W+jets events. Resonant background corresponds to the ttbar, single top, and di/tri-boson events.

Distributions of mT for high-purity VBF SR events after performing background-only fits. The last bin corresponds to the yields integrated above the penultimate bin. Both the ggF and VBF-produced 1 TeV graviton signals (normalized to 10 fb) are shown in the plot. Nonresonant background corresponds to the Z+jets and W+jets events. Resonant background corresponds to the ttbar, single top, and di/tri-boson events.

Distributions of mT for low-purity ggF/DY SR events after performing background-only fits. The last bin corresponds to the yields integrated above the penultimate bin. Both the ggF and VBF-produced 1 TeV graviton signals (normalized to 10 fb) are shown in the plot. Nonresonant background corresponds to the Z+jets and W+jets events. Resonant background corresponds to the ttbar, single top, and di/tri-boson events.

Distributions of mT for low-purity VBF SR events after performing background-only fits. The last bin corresponds to the yields integrated above the penultimate bin. Both the ggF and VBF-produced 1 TeV graviton signals (normalized to 10 fb) are shown in the plot. Nonresonant background corresponds to the Z+jets and W+jets events. Resonant background corresponds to the ttbar, single top, and di/tri-boson events.

Expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the product of the radion (R) production (gluon-gluon fusion) cross section and the R -> ZZ branching fraction versus the radion mass.

Expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the product of the radion (R) production (vector boson fusion) cross section and the R -> ZZ branching fraction versus the radion mass.

Expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the product of the W' (W') production (Drell-Yan) cross section and the W' -> WZ branching fraction versus the W' mass.

Expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the product of the W' (W') production (vector boson fusion) cross section and the W' -> WZ branching fraction versus the W' mass.

Expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the product of the graviton (G) production (gluon-gluon fusion) cross section and the G -> ZZ branching fraction versus the graviton mass.

Expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the product of the graviton (G) production (vector boson fusion) cross section and the G -> ZZ branching fraction versus the graviton mass.

Correlation between the Wilson coefficients (in %), after the 5D fit to data.

The 95% CL observed and expected limits on the branching fraction B(H $\rightarrow$ SS) for 55 GeV mass and $ S \rightarrow d\bar{d}$ decay mode.

The 95% CL observed and expected limits on the branching fraction B(H $\rightarrow$ SS) for 7 GeV mass and $ S \rightarrow \tau^{+} \tau^{-}$ decay mode.

The 95% CL observed and expected limits on the branching fraction B(H $\rightarrow$ SS) for 15 GeV mass and $ S \rightarrow \tau^{+} \tau^{-}$ decay mode.

The 95% CL observed and expected limits on the branching fraction B(H $\rightarrow$ SS) for 40 GeV mass and $ S \rightarrow \tau^{+} \tau^{-}$ decay mode.

The 95% CL observed and expected limits on the branching fraction B(H $\rightarrow$ SS) for 55 GeV mass and $ S \rightarrow \tau^{+} \tau^{-}$ decay mode.

The 95% CL observed and expected limits on the branching fraction B(H $\rightarrow$ SS) for 15 GeV mass and $ S \rightarrow b\bar{b}$ decay mode.

The 95% CL observed and expected limits on the branching fraction B(H $\rightarrow$ SS) for 40 GeV mass and $ S \rightarrow b\bar{b}$ decay mode.

The 95% CL observed and expected limits on the branching fraction B(H $\rightarrow$ SS) for 55 GeV mass and $ S \rightarrow b\bar{b}$ decay mode.

The cluster efficiency in bins of hadronic and EM energy in region A. Region A is defined as 391 cm $< r <$ 695.5 cm and 400 cm $< |z| <$ 671 cm. The cluster efficiency is estimated with LLPs decaying to $\tau^{+} \tau^{-}$. The sample contains equal fractions of events with LLP mass of 7, 15, 40, and 55 GeV and LLP lifetime of 0.1, 1, 10, and 100m. The first hadronic energy bins correspond to LLPs that decayed leptonically with 0 hadronic energy. The cluster efficiency includes all cluster-level selections described in the paper, except for the jet veto, time cut, and $\Delta\phi$ cut. The full simulation signal yield prediction for samples with various LLP mass between 7 - 55 GeV, lifetime between 0.1 - 100 m, and decay mode to $d\bar{d}$ and $\tau^{+} \tau^{-}$ can be reproduced using this parameterization to within 35% and 20% for region A and B, respectively.

The cluster efficiency in bins of hadronic and EM energy in region B. Region B is defined as 671 cm $< |z| <$ 1100 cm, $r <$ 695.5 cm, and $|\eta| <$ 2. The cluster efficiency is estimated with LLPs decaying to $\tau^{+} \tau^{-}$. The sample contains equal fractions of events with LLP mass of 7, 15, 40, and 55 GeV and LLP lifetime of 0.1, 1, 10, and 100m. The first hadronic energy bins correspond to LLPs that decayed leptonically with 0 hadronic energy. The cluster efficiency includes all cluster-level selections described in the paper, except for the jet veto, time cut, and $\Delta\phi$ cut. The full simulation signal yield prediction for samples with various LLP mass between 7 - 55 GeV, lifetime between 0.1 - 100 m, and decay mode to $d\bar{d}$ and $\tau^{+} \tau^{-}$ can be reproduced using this parameterization to within 35% and 20% for region A and B, respectively.

The efficiency of $N_{station} > 1$ requirement in bins of hadronic energy in region B. Region B is defined as 671 cm $< |z| <$ 1100 cm, $r <$ 695.5 cm, and $|\eta| <$ 2. The cluster efficiency is estimated with LLPs decaying to $\tau^{+} \tau^{-}$. The sample contains equal fractions of events with LLP mass of 7, 15, 40, and 55 GeV and LLP lifetime of 0.1, 1, 10, and 100m. The first hadronic energy bin corresponds to LLPs that decayed leptonically with 0 hadronic energy. The efficiency is calculated with respect to clusters that pass all cluster-level cuts described in the paper, except for the jet veto, time cut, and $\Delta\phi$ cut. The full simulation signal yield prediction for samples with various LLP mass between 7 - 55 GeV, lifetime between 0.1 - 100 m, and decay mode to $d\bar{d}$ and $\tau^{+} \tau^{-}$ can be reproduced using this parameterization to within 10%.

The geometric signal acceptance as a function of $c\tau$. The acceptance is shown for four different LLP mass hypotheses: 7, 15, 40, and 55 GeV. The acceptance is defined by requiring at least 1 LLP to decay in the region defined as 400 cm $< |z| <$ 1100 cm, $r < $ 695.5 cm, and $|\eta| <$ 2.4.

Distribution of $m(l,\gamma)$ in the $N_{jet}\geq 3$ signal region.

Distribution of $\Delta R(l,\gamma)$ in the $N_{jet}\geq 3$ signal region.

Distribution of $\Delta R(j,\gamma)$ in the $N_{jet}\geq 3$ signal region.

Fit result of the multijet template obtained with loosely isolated leptons and the electroweak background to the measured $m_{T}(W)$ distribution with isolated leptons in the $N_{jet}=2$, $N_{b jet}=0$ selection for electrons.

Fit result of the multijet template obtained with loosely isolated leptons and the electroweak background to the measured $m_{T}(W)$ distribution with isolated leptons in the $N_{jet}=2$, $N_{b jet}=0$ selection for muons.

Distribution of the invariant mass of the lepton and the photon ($m(l,\gamma)$) in the $N_{jet}\geq 3$, $N_{b jet}=0$ selection for the e channel.

Distribution of the invariant mass of the lepton and the photon ($m(l,\gamma)$) in the $N_{jet}\geq 3$, $N_{b jet}=0$ selection for the $\mu$ channel.

Extracted scale factors for the contribution from misidentified electrons for the three data-taking periods, and the Z$\gamma$, W$\gamma$ simulations.

Predicted and observed yields in the control regions in the $N_{jet}= 3$ and $\geq 4$ seletions using the post-fit values of the nuisance parameters.

Predicted and observed yields in the signal regions in the $N_{jet}= 3$ and $\geq 4$ seletions using the post-fit values of the nuisance parameters.

The measured inclusive ttgamma cross section in the fiducial phase space compared to the prediction from simulation using Madgraph_aMC@NLO at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV.

Summary of the measured cross section ratios with respect to the NLO cross section prediction for signal regions binned in the electron channel, muon channel and the combined single lepton measurement.

The unfolded differential cross sections for $p_{T}(\gamma)$ and the comparison to simulations.

The unfolded differential cross sections for $|\eta(\gamma)|$ and the comparison to simulations.

The unfolded differential cross sections for $\Delta R(l,\gamma)$ and the comparison to simulations.

The covariance matrix of systematic uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $p_{T}(\gamma)$.

The covariance matrix of systematic uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $|\eta(\gamma)|$.

The covariance matrix of systematic uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $\Delta R(l,\gamma)$.

The covariance matrix of statistic uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $p_{T}(\gamma)$.

The covariance matrix of statistic uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $|\eta(\gamma)|$.

The covariance matrix of statistic uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $\Delta R(l,\gamma)$.

The correlation matrix of statistical uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $p_{T}(\gamma)$.

The correlation matrix of statistical uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $|\eta(\gamma)|$.

The correlation matrix of statistical uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $\Delta R(l,\gamma)$.

The correlation matrix of systematic uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $p_{T}(\gamma)$.

The correlation matrix of systematic uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $|\eta(\gamma)|$.

The correlation matrix of systematic uncertainties for the unfolded differential measurement for $\Delta R(l,\gamma)$.

Summary of the one-dimensional intervals at 68 and 95% CL.

The observed and predicted post-fit yields for the combined Run 2 data set in the SR3 signal region for the electron channel.

The observed and predicted post-fit yields for the combined Run 2 data set in the SR3 signal region for the muon channel.

The observed and predicted post-fit yields for the combined Run 2 data set in the SR4p signal region for the electron channel.

The observed and predicted post-fit yields for the combined Run 2 data set in the SR4p signal region for the muon channel.

Negative log-likelihood ratio values with respect to the best fit value of the one-dimensional profiled scan for the Wilson coefficient $c_{tZ}$.

Negative log-likelihood ratio values with respect to the best fit value of the one-dimensional profiled scan for the Wilson coefficient $c^{I}_{tZ}$.

Negative log-likelihood ratio values with respect to the best fit value of the one-dimensional scan for the Wilson coefficient $c_{tZ}$.

Negative log-likelihood ratio values with respect to the best fit value of the one-dimensional scan for the Wilson coefficient $c^{I}_{tZ}$.

Negative log-likelihood ratio values with respect to the best fit value of the two-dimensional scan for the Wilson coefficients $c_{tZ}$ and $c^{I}_{tZ}$.

The number of background events obtained from the 1- and 2-leg predictions derived from data, together with the direct observation in data, in bins in ChF, where either the leading or subleading jet has a ChF within the bin edges, and both have a ChF below the upper bin threshold. The bottom panel shows the ratios of the observation in data to the 1-leg and the 2-leg background predictions.

The expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the production cross section for SIMPs with masses between 1 and 1000 GeV, with the assumption that the SIMP interaction in the detector can be approximated as neutron-like. The theoretical prediction of a simplified model incorporating this approximation and including a scalar mediator with couplings g_chi = -1 and g_q = 1 is also shown (red line). For masses above 100 GeV, where the modelling of the SIMP-nucleon interaction becomes more speculative, the obtained cross section upper limits are increasingly uncertain (shaded area).

The product of signal acceptance and efficiency in the 2l categories for the signal produced via vector boson fusion.

$m_{X}^{T}$ distribution in data in the 0l 2b non-VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}^{T}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}^{T}$ distribution in data in the 0l $\leq$1b non-VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}^{T}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}$ distribution in data in the 2e 2b non-VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}$ distribution in data in the 2e $\leq$1b non-VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}$ distribution in data in the 2$\mu$ 2b non-VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}$ distribution in data in the 2$\mu$ $\leq$1b non-VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}^{T}$ distribution in data in the 0l 2b VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}^{T}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}^{T}$ distribution in data in the 0l $\leq$1b VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}^{T}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}$ distribution in data in the 2e 2b VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}$ distribution in data in the 2e $\leq$1b VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}$ distribution in data in the 2$\mu$ 2b VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}$ observed in the SR.

$m_{X}$ distribution in data in the 2$\mu$ $\leq$1b VBF category. The data is shown as Events/10 GeV. The distribution is shown up 4000 GeV, which corresponds to the event with the highest $m_{X}$ observed in the SR.

Observed and expected 95% CL upper limit on $\sigma \mathcal{B}$(Z'-> ZH) with all categories combined for the non-VBF signal, including all statistical and systematic uncertainties. The inner green band and the outer yellow band indicate the regions containing 68 and 95%, respectively, of the distribution of expected limits under the background-only hypothesis. The CMS search for a heavy resonance using 2016 data and the same final state [JHEP 11 (2018) 172] is shown as a comparison.

Observed and expected 95% CL upper limit on $\sigma \mathcal{B}$(Z'-> ZH) with all categories combined for the VBF signal, including all statistical and systematic uncertainties. The inner green band and the outer yellow band indicate the regions containing 68 and 95%, respectively, of the distribution of expected limits under the background-only hypothesis.

Observed exclusion limit in the space of the HVT model parameters [$g_{V}c_{H}$, $g^{2}c_{F}/g_{V}$] for mass hypotheses of 2 TeV for the non-VBF signal.

Observed exclusion limit in the space of the HVT model parameters [$g_{V}c_{H}$, $g^{2}c_{F}/g_{V}$] for mass hypotheses of 3 TeV for the non-VBF signal.

Observed exclusion limit in the space of the HVT model parameters [$g_{V}c_{H}$, $g^{2}c_{F}/g_{V}$] for mass hypotheses of 4 TeV for the non-VBF signal.

Differential cross sections normalized to the fiducial cross section for the combined 4e, 2e2µ, and 4µ decay channels as a function of the invariant mass of the ZZ system

Differential cross sections normalized to the fiducial cross section for the combined 4e, 2e2µ, and 4µ decay channels as a function of azimuthal separation of the two Z bosons

Differential cross sections normalized to the fiducial cross section for the combined 4e, 2e2µ, and 4µ decay channels as a function of ∆R separation of the two Z bosons

Measured fiducial cross section for each data sample and combined. The first uncertainty is statistical, the second is experimental systematic, and the third is associated with the integrated luminosity.

Measured total σ(pp → ZZ) cross section for each data sample and combined. The first uncertainty is statistical, the second is experimental systematic, the third is theoretical systematic. The fourth uncertainty is associated with the integrated luminosity.

Expected and observed one-dimensional 95% CL limits on aTGC parameters. The corresponding constrains on EFT parameters are estimated using the transformation from Ref. [65].

Expected and observed one-dimensional 95% CL limits on aTGC parameters. The corresponding constrains on EFT parameters are estimated using the transformation from Ref. [65].

Reconstructed VLQ mass distributions for simulated signal events with a generated VLQ mass $m_{B} = 1200\GeV$. A moderate requirement of $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 2$ is applied to the events. Mass distributions for 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) events are shown for the three decay modes: bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row).

Reconstructed VLQ mass distributions for simulated signal events with a generated VLQ mass $m_{B} = 1200\GeV$. A moderate requirement of $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 2$ is applied to the events. Mass distributions for 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) events are shown for the three decay modes: bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row).

Reconstructed VLQ mass distributions for simulated signal events with a generated VLQ mass $m_{B} = 1200\GeV$. A moderate requirement of $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 2$ is applied to the events. Mass distributions for 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) events are shown for the three decay modes: bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row).

Reconstructed VLQ mass distributions for simulated signal events with a generated VLQ mass $m_{B} = 1200\GeV$. A moderate requirement of $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 2$ is applied to the events. Mass distributions for 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) events are shown for the three decay modes: bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row).

Reconstructed VLQ mass distributions for simulated signal events with a generated VLQ mass $m_{B} = 1200\GeV$. A moderate requirement of $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 2$ is applied to the events. Mass distributions for 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) events are shown for the three decay modes: bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row).

Reconstructed VLQ mass distributions for simulated signal events with a generated VLQ mass $m_{B} = 1200\GeV$. A moderate requirement of $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 2$ is applied to the events. Mass distributions for 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) events are shown for the three decay modes: bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row).

Reconstructed VLQ mass distributions for simulated signal events with a generated VLQ mass $m_{B} = 1200\GeV$. A moderate requirement of $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 2$ is applied to the events. Mass distributions for 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) events are shown for the three decay modes: bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row).

Distribution of $\chi^{2}$/ndf for the best jet combination for simulated 1200\GeV VLQ events (red histogram) and data (black points), for 4-jet events (left), 5-jet events (center), and 6-jet events (right). The simulated signal events and data events are normalized to the same value within the displayed $\chi^{2}$/ndf range.

Distribution of $\chi^{2}$/ndf for the best jet combination for simulated 1200\GeV VLQ events (red histogram) and data (black points), for 4-jet events (left), 5-jet events (center), and 6-jet events (right). The simulated signal events and data events are normalized to the same value within the displayed $\chi^{2}$/ndf range.

Distribution of $\chi^{2}$/ndf for the best jet combination for simulated 1200\GeV VLQ events (red histogram) and data (black points), for 4-jet events (left), 5-jet events (center), and 6-jet events (right). The simulated signal events and data events are normalized to the same value within the displayed $\chi^{2}$/ndf range.

Distributions of the average reconstructed mass of VLQ candidates for the jet combination with the least $\chi^{2}$ in 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) multiplicity events. The red lines show the exponential fit in the range 1000-2000 GeV. The lower panels show the fractional difference, (data-fit)/fit

Distributions of the average reconstructed mass of VLQ candidates for the jet combination with the least $\chi^{2}$ in 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) multiplicity events. The red lines show the exponential fit in the range 1000-2000 GeV. The lower panels show the fractional difference, (data-fit)/fit

Distributions of the average reconstructed mass of VLQ candidates for the jet combination with the least $\chi^{2}$ in 4-jet (left), 5-jet (center), and 6-jet (right) multiplicity events. The red lines show the exponential fit in the range 1000-2000 GeV. The lower panels show the fractional difference, (data-fit)/fit

Dependence of the BJTF on the average reconstructed VLQ mass in the control region, 12 < $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 48 for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on the average reconstructed VLQ mass in the control region, 12 < $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 48 for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on the average reconstructed VLQ mass in the control region, 12 < $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 48 for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on the average reconstructed VLQ mass in the control region, 12 < $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 48 for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on the average reconstructed VLQ mass in the control region, 12 < $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 48 for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on the average reconstructed VLQ mass in the control region, 12 < $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 48 for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on the average reconstructed VLQ mass in the control region, 12 < $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 48 for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on the average reconstructed VLQ mass in the control region, 12 < $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 48 for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on the average reconstructed VLQ mass in the control region, 12 < $\chi^{2}$/ndf < 48 for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on $\chi^{2}$/ndf in the low-mass VLQ region, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet, (center column) and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on $\chi^{2}$/ndf in the low-mass VLQ region, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet, (center column) and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on $\chi^{2}$/ndf in the low-mass VLQ region, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet, (center column) and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on $\chi^{2}$/ndf in the low-mass VLQ region, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet, (center column) and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on $\chi^{2}$/ndf in the low-mass VLQ region, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet, (center column) and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on $\chi^{2}$/ndf in the low-mass VLQ region, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet, (center column) and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on $\chi^{2}$/ndf in the low-mass VLQ region, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet, (center column) and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on $\chi^{2}$/ndf in the low-mass VLQ region, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet, (center column) and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

Dependence of the BJTF on $\chi^{2}$/ndf in the low-mass VLQ region, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet, (center column) and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes. The data is shown in black points, and the linear fit and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and the pale red band.

The reduction factor in data events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in data events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in data events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in data events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in data events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in data events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in data events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in data events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in data events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in $m_B$ = 1200 GeV VLQ signal events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in $m_B$ = 1200 GeV VLQ signal events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in $m_B$ = 1200 GeV VLQ signal events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in $m_B$ = 1200 GeV VLQ signal events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in $m_B$ = 1200 GeV VLQ signal events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in $m_B$ = 1200 GeV VLQ signal events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in $m_B$ = 1200 GeV VLQ signal events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in $m_B$ = 1200 GeV VLQ signal events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

The reduction factor in $m_B$ = 1200 GeV VLQ signal events, for 4-jet (left column), 5-jet (center column), and 6-jet (right column) multiplicities, and for the bHbH (upper row), bHbZ (middle row), and bZbZ (lower row) event modes.

Data (black points), expected background (solid blue histogram), and expected background plus a VLQ signal for different VLQ masses (colored lines). Left column: 4-jet events, center column: 5-jet events, right column: 6-jet events; upper row: bHbH, middle row: bHbZ,lower row: bZbZ. For the signal, a 100% B -> bH branching fraction is assumed. The hatched regions for the background and background plus signal distributions indicate the systematic uncertainties. All three data-taking years are combined.

Data (black points), expected background (solid blue histogram), and expected background plus a VLQ signal for different VLQ masses (colored lines). Left column: 4-jet events, center column: 5-jet events, right column: 6-jet events; upper row: bHbH, middle row: bHbZ,lower row: bZbZ. For the signal, a 100% B -> bH branching fraction is assumed. The hatched regions for the background and background plus signal distributions indicate the systematic uncertainties. All three data-taking years are combined.

Data (black points), expected background (solid blue histogram), and expected background plus a VLQ signal for different VLQ masses (colored lines). Left column: 4-jet events, center column: 5-jet events, right column: 6-jet events; upper row: bHbH, middle row: bHbZ,lower row: bZbZ. For the signal, a 100% B -> bH branching fraction is assumed. The hatched regions for the background and background plus signal distributions indicate the systematic uncertainties. All three data-taking years are combined.

Data (black points), expected background (solid blue histogram), and expected background plus a VLQ signal for different VLQ masses (colored lines). Left column: 4-jet events, center column: 5-jet events, right column: 6-jet events; upper row: bHbH, middle row: bHbZ,lower row: bZbZ. For the signal, a 100% B -> bH branching fraction is assumed. The hatched regions for the background and background plus signal distributions indicate the systematic uncertainties. All three data-taking years are combined.

Data (black points), expected background (solid blue histogram), and expected background plus a VLQ signal for different VLQ masses (colored lines). Left column: 4-jet events, center column: 5-jet events, right column: 6-jet events; upper row: bHbH, middle row: bHbZ,lower row: bZbZ. For the signal, a 100% B -> bH branching fraction is assumed. The hatched regions for the background and background plus signal distributions indicate the systematic uncertainties. All three data-taking years are combined.

Data (black points), expected background (solid blue histogram), and expected background plus a VLQ signal for different VLQ masses (colored lines). Left column: 4-jet events, center column: 5-jet events, right column: 6-jet events; upper row: bHbH, middle row: bHbZ,lower row: bZbZ. For the signal, a 100% B -> bH branching fraction is assumed. The hatched regions for the background and background plus signal distributions indicate the systematic uncertainties. All three data-taking years are combined.

Data (black points), expected background (solid blue histogram), and expected background plus a VLQ signal for different VLQ masses (colored lines). Left column: 4-jet events, center column: 5-jet events, right column: 6-jet events; upper row: bHbH, middle row: bHbZ,lower row: bZbZ. For the signal, a 100% B -> bH branching fraction is assumed. The hatched regions for the background and background plus signal distributions indicate the systematic uncertainties. All three data-taking years are combined.

Data (black points), expected background (solid blue histogram), and expected background plus a VLQ signal for different VLQ masses (colored lines). Left column: 4-jet events, center column: 5-jet events, right column: 6-jet events; upper row: bHbH, middle row: bHbZ,lower row: bZbZ. For the signal, a 100% B -> bH branching fraction is assumed. The hatched regions for the background and background plus signal distributions indicate the systematic uncertainties. All three data-taking years are combined.

Data (black points), expected background (solid blue histogram), and expected background plus a VLQ signal for different VLQ masses (colored lines). Left column: 4-jet events, center column: 5-jet events, right column: 6-jet events; upper row: bHbH, middle row: bHbZ,lower row: bZbZ. For the signal, a 100% B -> bH branching fraction is assumed. The hatched regions for the background and background plus signal distributions indicate the systematic uncertainties. All three data-taking years are combined.

Expected limits on the VLQ mass at 95% CL as a function of the branching fractions $\mathcal{B}$( B -> bH ) and $\mathcal{B}$( B -> bZ)

Observed limits on the VLQ mass at 95% CL as a function of the branching fractions $\mathcal{B}$( B -> bH ) and $\mathcal{B}$( B -> bZ)

The 95% confidence limit on the cross section for VLQ pair production as a function of VLQ mass for three branching fraction hypotheses: B( B -> bH ) = 100% (upper left), B( B -> bZ ) = 100% (upper right), and and B( B -> bH ) = B( B -> bZ ) = 50% (lower). The solid black line indicates the observed limit and the dashed line indicates the expected limit with 1 sigma (green band) and 2 sigma (yellow band) uncertainties. The theoretical cross section and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and pale red band.

The 95% confidence limit on the cross section for VLQ pair production as a function of VLQ mass for three branching fraction hypotheses: B( B -> bH ) = 100% (upper left), B( B -> bZ ) = 100% (upper right), and and B( B -> bH ) = B( B -> bZ ) = 50% (lower). The solid black line indicates the observed limit and the dashed line indicates the expected limit with 1 sigma (green band) and 2 sigma (yellow band) uncertainties. The theoretical cross section and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and pale red band.

The 95% confidence limit on the cross section for VLQ pair production as a function of VLQ mass for three branching fraction hypotheses: B( B -> bH ) = 100% (upper left), B( B -> bZ ) = 100% (upper right), and and B( B -> bH ) = B( B -> bZ ) = 50% (lower). The solid black line indicates the observed limit and the dashed line indicates the expected limit with 1 sigma (green band) and 2 sigma (yellow band) uncertainties. The theoretical cross section and its uncertainty are shown as the red line and pale red band.