Total invariant mass distribution $m_{4\ell}$ in Signal Region 2.

Selected events in the ($m_{4\ell}$, $\left\langle m_{\ell\ell}\right\rangle$) plane, SR1

Selected events in the ($m_{4\ell}$, $\left\langle m_{\ell\ell}\right\rangle$) plane, SR2

Expected background events in the $(m_{4\ell}, \langle m_{\ell\ell}\rangle)$ plane, SR1

Expected signal shape for $(m_{S}, m_{Z_d}) = (110~\text{GeV},30~\text{GeV}$) in the $(m_{4\ell}, \langle m_{\ell\ell}\rangle)$ plane, SR1. The signal distributions are normalized to unit volume.

Expected background events in the $(m_{4\ell}, \langle m_{\ell\ell}\rangle)$ plane, SR2. Events that satisfy $|m_{ab,cd} - m_Z| < 8~\text{GeV}$ are removed by the Z-veto requirement, however not all events lying behind the mask in the plot, corresponding to $\langle m_{\ell\ell}\rangle$ values between 83 and 99 GeV, are deleted.

Expected signal shape for $(m_{S}, m_{Z_{d}}) = (750~\text{GeV},150~\text{GeV}$) in the $(m_{4\ell}, \langle m_{\ell\ell}\rangle)$ plane, SR2. The signal distributions are normalized to unit volume. Events that satisfy $|m_{ab,cd} - m_Z| < 8~\text{GeV}$ are removed by the Z-veto requirement, however not all events lying behind the mask in the plot, corresponding to $\langle m_{\ell\ell}\rangle$ values between 83 and 99 GeV, are deleted.

Expected 95% CL limit on $\sigma \mathcal{B}(S\rightarrow Z_{d}Z_{d} \rightarrow 4\ell)$, SR1

Observed 95% CL limit on $\sigma \mathcal{B}(S\rightarrow Z_{d}Z_{d} \rightarrow 4\ell)$, SR1

Observed / Expected 95% CL limit ratio in SR1

Expected 95% CL limit on $\mathcal{B}(S\rightarrow Z_{d}Z_{d} \rightarrow 4\ell)$ with Z-veto, SR2

Observed 95% CL limit on $\sigma \mathcal{B}(S\rightarrow Z_{d}Z_{d} \rightarrow 4\ell)$ with Z-veto, SR2

Observed / Expected 95% CL limit ratio with Z-veto, SR2

Local $p_0$-values in the ($m_{S}, m_{Z_{d}}$) plane, SR1

Local $p_0$-values in the ($m_{S}, m_{Z_{d}}$) plane, SR2 with Z-veto applied

Observed data in Signal Region 1 in the $(m_{4\ell}, \langle m_{\ell\ell}\rangle)$ plane.

Observed data in Signal Region 2 in the $(m_{4\ell}, \langle m_{\ell\ell}\rangle)$ plane. Events that satisfy $|m_{ab,cd} - m_Z| < 8~\text{GeV}$ are removed by the Z-veto requirement, however not all events lying behind the mask in the plot, corresponding to <m_ll> values between 83 and 99 GeV, are deleted.

Distributions of the average dilepton mass $\left\langle m_{\ell\ell}\right\rangle = \frac{1}{2}\left(m_{ab} + m_{cd}\right)$ for Signal Region 1 in the $4e$ final state.

Distributions of the average dilepton mass $\left\langle m_{\ell\ell}\right\rangle = \frac{1}{2}\left(m_{ab} + m_{cd}\right)$ for Signal Region 1 in the $2e2\mu$ final state.

Distributions of the average dilepton mass $\left\langle m_{\ell\ell}\right\rangle = \frac{1}{2}\left(m_{ab} + m_{cd}\right)$ for Signal Region 1 in the $4\mu$ final state.

Distributions of the average dilepton mass $\left\langle m_{\ell\ell}\right\rangle = \frac{1}{2}\left(m_{ab} + m_{cd}\right)$ for Signal Region 2 in the $4e$ final state.

Distributions of the average dilepton mass $\left\langle m_{\ell\ell}\right\rangle = \frac{1}{2}\left(m_{ab} + m_{cd}\right)$ for Signal Region 2 in the $2e2\mu$ final state.

Distributions of the average dilepton mass $\left\langle m_{\ell\ell}\right\rangle = \frac{1}{2}\left(m_{ab} + m_{cd}\right)$ for Signal Region 2 in the $4\mu$ final state.

Distributions of the total invariant mass $m_{4\ell}$ for Signal Region 1 in the $4e$ final state. The SR1 requirement $m_{4\ell} < 115~\text{GeV}$ is not applied here.

Distributions of the total invariant mass $m_{4\ell}$ for Signal Region 1 in the $2e2\mu$ final state. The SR1 requirement $m_{4\ell} < 115~\text{GeV}$ is not applied here.

Distributions of the total invariant mass $m_{4\ell}$ for Signal Region 1 in the $4\mu$ final state. The SR1 requirement $m_{4\ell} < 115~\text{GeV}$ is not applied here.

Distributions of the total invariant mass $m_{4\ell}$ for Signal Region 2 in the $4e$ final state.

Distributions of the total invariant mass $m_{4\ell}$ for Signal Region 2 in the $2e2\mu$ final state.

Distributions of the total invariant mass $m_{4\ell}$ for Signal Region 2 in the $4\mu$ final state.

Data selection efficiency as a function of nuclear recoil energy

Data points used in analysis in log_10(S2)-S1 space

The $G_{\text{i}}^{\text{Strips}}$ distribution in the PASS region for events passing the event selection and with $55 < p_{\mathrm{T}} < 200$ GeV.

The $G_{\text{i}}^{\text{Strips}}$ distribution in the FAIL region for events passing the event selection and with $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 200$ GeV.

The $G_{\text{i}}^{\text{Strips}}$ distribution in the PASS region for events passing the event selection and with $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 200$ GeV.

Mass spectrum predicted in the signal region defined by $G_{\text{i}}^{\text{Strips}} > 0.22$ and $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 70$ GeV.

Cross section limits for gluino and supersymmetric top R-hadrons for both background prediction methods.

Cross section limits for supersymmetric tau models for both background prediction methods.

Cross section limits for DY-produced tau prime models (single and multicharged) for both background prediction methods.

Cross section limits for Z prime to multicharged tau prime model for both background prediction methods. All Z prime models assume a narrow width, and a 100% branching fraction to 600 GeV tau primes.

2D exclusion showing the observed cross section limit as a function of the multicharged tau prime mass and Z prime mass for the ionization method.

2D exclusion showing the observed cross section limit as a function of the multicharged tau prime mass and Z prime mass for the mass method.

Cumulative selection efficiency for the data and for two signal hypotheses.

Expected and observed mass limits obtained using 2017-2018 data for various HSCP candidate models,for the two background estimate methods.

Mass windows used in the mass method as a function of the signal target mass for the signal samples assuming a charge of $1e$ and $2e$, as appropriate to the signal model.

Mass spectrum predicted in the validation region defined by $0.018 < G_{\text{i}}^{\text{Strips}} < 0.057$ and $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 70$ GeV. The thresholds used in the $G_{\text{i}}^{\text{Strips}}$ requirement represent the 50% and 90% quantile of the distribution.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{g}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<0.3$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{g}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $0.3<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<0.6$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{g}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $0.6<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<0.9$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{g}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $0.9<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<1.2$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{g}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $1.2<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<2.1$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{g}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $2.1<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<2.4$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{\tau}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<0.3$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{\tau}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $0.3<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<0.6$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{\tau}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $0.6<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<0.9$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{\tau}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $0.9<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<1.2$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{\tau}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $1.2<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<2.1$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency for the $\tilde{\tau}$ signals as a function of $\beta$ for $2.1<\text{abs(}\eta\text{)}<2.4$. The up and down variations are conservatively estimated assuming a delay of 1.5 ns in the muon chambers (equivalent to the time resolution of the chambers) and are used to evaluate the signal systematic uncertainties.

Trigger efficiency as a function of $\beta$, for the $\tilde{g}$ signals.

Trigger efficiency as a function of $\beta$, for the $\tilde{\tau}$ signals.

Cross section limits for $\tilde{g}$ R-hadrons obtained with the ionization method.

Cross section limits for $\tilde{g}$ R-hadrons obtained with the mass method.

Cross section limits for $\tilde{t}$ R-hadrons obtained with the ionization method.

Cross section limits for $\tilde{t}$ R-hadrons obtained with the mass method.

Cross section limits for $\tilde{\tau}$ obtained with the ionization method.

Cross section limits for $\tilde{\tau}$ obtained with the mass method.

Cross section limits for $\tilde{\tau}$ production within the GMSB SPS7 modelobtained with the ionization method.

Cross section limits for $\tilde{\tau}$ production within the GMSB SPS7 model obtained with the mass method.

Cross section limits for DY-produced $\tau'$ with $abs(Q) = 1e$ with the ionization method.

Cross section limits for DY-produced $\tau'$ with $abs(Q) = 1e$ with the mass method.

Cross section limits for DY-produced $\tau'$ with $abs(Q) = 2e$ with the ionization method.

Cross section limits for DY-produced $\tau'$ with $abs(Q) = 2e$ with the mass method.

Cross section limits for the production of $Z'$ boson decaying into a pair of $\tau'$ fermions of charge $2e$ (with a branching fraction equal to 1 and a fixed $\tau'$ mass of 600 GeV), obtained with the ionization method.

Cross section limits for the production of $Z'$ boson decaying into a pair of $\tau'$ fermions of charge $2e$ (with a branching fraction equal to 1 and a fixed $\tau'$ mass of 600 GeV), obtained with the mass method.

Two-dimensional exclusion showing the observed cross section limit as a function of the masses of the $\tau'$ (on the $x$ axis) and of the $Z'$ boson (on the $y$ axis), for the ionization method.

Two-dimensional exclusion showing the observed cross section limit as a function of the masses of the $\tau'$ (on the $x$ axis) and of the $Z'$ boson (on the $y$ axis), for the mass method.

Expected background yield, expected signal yield, and observed data for the mass method for 2017.

Expected background yield, expected signal yield, and observed data for the mass method for 2018.

Selection efficieny for GMSB supersymmetric $\tau$.

Selection efficiency for gluino R-hardon samples.

Selection efficiency for supersymmetric top R-hadrons.

Selection efficiency for pair-produced supersymmetric $\tau$.

Selection efficiency for $\tau'$ with $|Q| = 1e$.

Selection efficiecny for $\tau'$ with $|Q| = 2e$.

Selection efficiency for $Z'$ (mass = 3 TeV) going to $\tau'$ with $|Q| = 2e$.

Selection efficiency for $Z'$ (mass 5 TeV) goes to $\tau'$ with $|Q| = 2e$.

Selection efficiency for $Z'$ going to $\tau'$ (mass 600 GeV) with $|Q| = 2e$.

Selection efficiency for $Z'$ going to $\tau'$ (mass 1 TeV) with charge $|Q| = 2e$.

Post-fit $m_\mathrm{MMC}$ distribution in the high-mass SR for the $m_A = 90\,\mathrm{GeV}$ signal mass hypothesis. $m_\mathrm{MMC}$ is the mass reconstructed by the Missing Mass Calculator. Processes contributing to the background Others are $Z/\gamma^* \rightarrow ee/\mu\mu$ and SM Higgs. The subscript on the $A\to\tau\tau$ process indicates the mass of the $A$ boson. otal includes all backgrounds and the signal process. The high-mass Signal Region is defined as: - 1 electron and 1 muon with opposite charge - $p_\mathrm{T}$ requirements of the leptons are a combination of the following: - $p_\mathrm{T}^e > 18\,\mathrm{GeV}$ and $p_\mathrm{T}^\mu > 15\,\mathrm{GeV}$ or - $p_\mathrm{T}^e > 10\,\mathrm{GeV}$ and $p_\mathrm{T}^\mu > 25\,\mathrm{GeV}$ or - $p_\mathrm{T}^e > 27\,\mathrm{GeV}$ and $p_\mathrm{T}^\mu > 10\,\mathrm{GeV}$ - $\vert \eta_e \vert < 2.47$, excluding $1.37 < \vert \eta_e \vert < 1.52$ - $\vert \eta_\mu \vert < 2.7$ - no jets with $b$-quarks - $\Delta R_{\ell\ell} < 1.0$ - $E_\mathrm{T}^\mathrm{miss} > 30\,\mathrm{GeV}$ - $m_\mathrm{T}^\mathrm{tot} = \sqrt{\left(p_\mathrm{T}^e+p_\mathrm{T}^\mu+E_\mathrm{T}^\mathrm{miss}\right)^2-\left(\vec{p}_\mathrm{T}^{\,e}+\vec{p}_\mathrm{T}^{\,\mu}+\vec{E}_\mathrm{T}^{\,\mathrm{miss}}\right)^2} < 65\,\mathrm{GeV}$ - $35\,\mathrm{GeV} < m_\mathrm{MMC} < 130\,\mathrm{GeV}$

Expected and observed $95\%$ CL limits on the production cross-section for $gg\rightarrow A$ times the branching ratio for $A$ decaying into two $\tau$-leptons for $A$ boson masses ranging from $20$ to $90\,\mathrm{GeV}$.

Expected and observed $95\%$ CL limits on the production cross-section for $gg\rightarrow A$ times the branching ratio for $A$ decaying into two $\tau$-leptons for $A$ boson masses ranging from $20$ to $90\,\mathrm{GeV}$.

Expected and observed $95\%$ CL limits on the absolute value of the up-type quark coupling parameter $|\zeta_\mathrm{u}|$ for masses of the $A$ boson ranging from $20$ to $90\,\mathrm{GeV}$.

Expected and observed $95\%$ CL limits on the absolute value of the up-type quark coupling parameter $|\zeta_\mathrm{u}|$ for masses of the $A$ boson ranging from $20$ to $90\,\mathrm{GeV}$.

Observed $p_0$ values for the fits on the production cross-section for $gg\rightarrow A$ times the branching ratio for $A$ decaying into two $\tau$-leptons for $A$ boson masses from $20$ to $90\,\mathrm{GeV}$. For the fit on the up-type quark coupling parameter the $p_0$ values agree up to a precision of $O(10^{-5})$.

Observed $p_0$ values for the fits on the production cross-section for $gg\rightarrow A$ times the branching ratio for $A$ decaying into two $\tau$-leptons for $A$ boson masses from $20$ to $90\,\mathrm{GeV}$. For the fit on the up-type quark coupling parameter the $p_0$ values agree up to a precision of $O(10^{-5})$.

Expected (dashed black line) and observed (solid red line) 95% CL exclusion limits on the compressed SUSY simplified model with a bino-like LSP and wino-like NLSPs being considered. These are shown with $\pm1\sigma_\text{exp}$ (yellow band) from experimental systematic and statistical uncertainties, and with $\pm1\sigma^{\text{SUSY}}_{\text{theory}}$ (red dotted lines) from signal cross-section uncertainties, respectively. The limits set by the ATLAS searches using the soft lepton signature is illustrated by the blue region while the limit imposed by the LEP experiments is shown in grey.

Expected (dashed black line) and observed (solid red line) 95% CL exclusion limits on the compressed SUSY simplified model with a bino-like LSP and wino-like NLSPs being considered. These are shown with $\pm1\sigma_ ext{exp}$ (yellow band) from experimental systematic and statistical uncertainties, and with $\pm1\sigma^{ ext{SUSY}}_{ ext{theory}}$ (red dotted lines) from signal cross-section uncertainties, respectively. The limits set by the ATLAS searches using the soft lepton signature is illustrated by the blue region while the limit imposed by the LEP experiments is shown in grey.

The expected upper limits on the cross-sections at 95% CL for the simplified SUSY model featuring the production of mass-degenerate pairs of wino-like $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$ and $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$ particles in association with at least two jets. The production modes considered are $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\mp}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$, and $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$.

The observed upper limits on the cross-sections at 95% CL for the simplified SUSY model featuring the production of mass-degenerate pairs of wino-like $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$ and $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$ particles in association with at least two jets. The production modes considered are $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\mp}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$, and $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$.

Truth-level signal acceptances in $\text{SR}_\text{2j}$ with BDT score $\in [0.88, 1.0]$. All of the considered production modes ($\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\mp}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$, and $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$) are included. The acceptance is defined as the fraction of accepted events divided by the total number of events in the generator-level signal Monte Carlo simulation. The generator-level selections are the same as the ones at reconstruction level.

Truth-level signal acceptances in $\text{SR}_{\geq\text{3j}}$ with BDT score $\in [0.88, 1.0]$. All of the considered production modes ($\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\mp}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$, and $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$) are included. The acceptance is defined as the fraction of accepted events divided by the total number of events in the generator-level signal Monte Carlo simulation. The generator-level selections are the same as the ones at reconstruction level.

Signal efficiencies in $\text{SR}_\text{2j}$ with BDT score $\in [0.88, 1.0]$. All of the considered production modes ($\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\mp}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$, and $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$) are included. The efficiency is defined by the number of events of reconstructed-level signal simulation divided by the number of events obtained at generator level. The generator-level selections are the same as the ones at reconstruction level.

Signal efficiencies in $\text{SR}_{\geq\text{3j}}$ with BDT score $\in [0.88, 1.0]$. All of the considered production modes ($\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\mp}$, $\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\widetilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$, and $\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}\widetilde{\chi}_{1}^{\pm}$) are included. The efficiency is defined by the number of events of reconstructed-level signal simulation divided by the number of events obtained at generator level. The generator-level selections are the same as the ones at reconstruction level.

Event selection cutflows for signal samples with $m(\tilde\chi^0_2) =100~\text{GeV}$ and $\Delta m(\tilde\chi^0_2 / \tilde\chi^\pm_1,\tilde\chi^0_1) = 0.2~\text{GeV}, 1.0~\text{GeV},$ and $5.0~\text{GeV}$. The first number in the column for each mass point corresponds to the signal event yield after applying the associated cut while the second number in parentheses represents the efficiency with respect to the previous cut. All of the production modes are included. The total cross-section used to obtain the initial number of events ($\sigma$) includes the cuts applied at parton level as described in the main text.

Distributions of the $\mathrm{NN^{SvsB}}$ output for data and the expected background after the likelihood fit in the $SR_{cQu --}$ signal region. The post-fit background expectations are shown as filled histograms, the combined pre-fit background expectations are shown as dashed lines. The signal distribution using the Wilson coefficient values $c_{tu}^{(1)}=0.04$, $c_{Qu}^{(1)}=0.1$, $c_{Qu}^{(8)}=0.1$ is shown with a dotted line, normalized to the same number of events as the background.

Summary of the observed and predicted number of events in the five 2$\ell$ control regions. The background prediction is shown after the combined likelihood fit to data under the signal-plus-background hypothesis across all control regions and signal regions. The uncertainties in the total yields are smaller than the sum in quadrature of the uncertainties in the individual contributions due to anti-correlations resulting from the likelihood fit. Int Conv refers to events with photon conversions in the inner detector, while Mat Conv refers to events with photon conversions in the detector material. QMisID refers to events with charge-misidentified lepton.

Summary of the observed and predicted number of events in the four 3$\ell$ control regions. The background prediction is shown after the combined likelihood fit to data under the signal-plus-background hypothesis across all control regions and signal regions. The uncertainties in the total yields are smaller than the sum in quadrature of the uncertainties in the individual contributions due to anti-correlations resulting from the likelihood fit. Int Conv refers to events with photon conversions in the inner detector, while Mat Conv refers to events with photon conversions in the detector material. QMisID refers to events with charge-misidentified lepton.

Comparison of the observed limits on the three WCs to the limit obtained by the ATLAS Run~1 analysis of events with $b$-tagged jets and a same-sign lepton pair [JHEP10(2015)150]. The cross-section limits from that analysis are converted to the limits on the WCs by using the fitted EFT parametrization. The bounds on the WCs are shown at the 68$\%$ CL (solid) and/or 95$\%$ CL (dashed) levels. For the ATLAS Run~1 analysis only the bounds at 95$\%$ CL are available. The vertical bar represents the SM prediction. The new-physics scale is set to $\Lambda = 1 \, \text{TeV}$.

Observed lower limits at 95$\%$ confidence level on the scale of new physics $\Lambda$ for Wilson coefficient values of 0.01, 1 and $4\pi^2$. The limits are compared with the limits obtained by the ATLAS Run~1 analysis of events with $b$-tagged jets and a same-sign lepton pair.

Observed and expected limits at 95$\%$ confidence level on the cross-section of $\sigma(pp \rightarrow tt)$.

2D likelihood scans of the Wilson coefficients $c_{tu}^{(1)}$ versus $c_{Qu}^{(1)}$. The new-physics scale is set to $\Lambda = 1 \, \text{TeV}$. In the table the $2\Delta$NLL values are shown which correspond to the minimized negative log likelihood for a given Wilson coefficient pair.

2D likelihood scans of the Wilson coefficients $c_{tu}^{(1)}$ versus $c_{Qu}^{(8)}$. The new-physics scale is set to $\Lambda = 1 \, \text{TeV}$. In the table the $2\Delta$NLL values are shown which correspond to the minimized negative log likelihood for a given Wilson coefficient pair.

2D likelihood scans of the Wilson coefficients $c_{Qu}^{(1)}$ versus $c_{Qu}^{(8)}$. The new-physics scale is set to $\Lambda = 1 \, \text{TeV}$. In the table the $2\Delta$NLL values are shown which correspond to the minimized negative log likelihood for a given Wilson coefficient pair.

1D-likelihood scan for $c_{tu}^{(1)}$. The observed and expected limits at 68\% and 95\% confidence level (CL) can be read off by finding the intersection of the likelihood scan curve with the 1$\sigma$ and 2$\sigma$ lines. The new-physics scale is set to $\Lambda = 1 \, \text{TeV}$. In the table the $2\Delta$NLL values are shown which correspond to the minimized negative log likelihood for a given Wilson coefficient value.

1D-likelihood scan for $c_{Qu}^{(1)}$. The observed and expected limits at 68\% and 95\% confidence level (CL) can be read off by finding the intersection of the likelihood scan curve with the 1$\sigma$ and 2$\sigma$ lines. The new-physics scale is set to $\Lambda = 1 \, \text{TeV}$. In the table the $2\Delta$NLL values are shown which correspond to the minimized negative log likelihood for a given Wilson coefficient value.

1D-likelihood scan for $c_{Qu}^{(8)}$. The observed and expected limits at 68\% and 95\% confidence level (CL) can be read off by finding the intersection of the likelihood scan curve with the 1$\sigma$ and 2$\sigma$ lines. The new-physics scale is set to $\Lambda = 1 \, \text{TeV}$. In the table the $2\Delta$NLL values are shown which correspond to the minimized negative log likelihood for a given Wilson coefficient value.

Post-fit agreement between data and MC prediction for the $SR_{\mathrm{loose}}^{2\ell3j}$ signal region, which uses the invariant mass of the c-tagged jet and the geometrically closest b-tagged jet, $m_{\mathit{cb}}^{\mathrm{min}\Delta R}$, as an observable. The hatched uncertainty bands include all uncertainties and their correlations. The last bins contain overflow events. "Other Top" includes single-top-quark production and associated production of $t\bar{t}$ and single top quarks with bosons. "Non-Top" includes W+jets, Z+jets, and diboson processes.

Post-fit agreement between data and MC prediction for the $SR_{\mathrm{loose}}^{1\ell6ji}$ signal region, which uses the jet multiplicity, $N_{\mathrm{jets}}$, as an observable. The hatched uncertainty bands include all uncertainties and their correlations. The last bins contain overflow events. "Other Top" includes single-top-quark production and associated production of $t\bar{t}$ and single top quarks with bosons. "Non-Top" includes W+jets, Z+jets, and diboson processes.

Post-fit agreement between data and MC prediction for the $SR_{\mathrm{tight}}^{1\ell6ji}$ signal region, which uses the jet multiplicity, $N_{\mathrm{jets}}$, as an observable. The hatched uncertainty bands include all uncertainties and their correlations. The last bins contain overflow events. "Other Top" includes single-top-quark production and associated production of $t\bar{t}$ and single top quarks with bosons. "Non-Top" includes W+jets, Z+jets, and diboson processes.

Post-fit agreement between data and MC prediction for the $SR_{\mathrm{loose}}^{2\ell4ji}$ signal region, which uses the jet multiplicity, $N_{\mathrm{jets}}$, as an observable. The hatched uncertainty bands include all uncertainties and their correlations. The last bins contain overflow events. "Other Top" includes single-top-quark production and associated production of $t\bar{t}$ and single top quarks with bosons. "Non-Top" includes W+jets, Z+jets, and diboson processes.

Post-fit agreement between data and MC prediction for the $SR_{\mathrm{tight}}^{2\ell4ji}$ signal region, which uses the jet multiplicity, $N_{\mathrm{jets}}$, as an observable. The hatched uncertainty bands include all uncertainties and their correlations. The last bins contain overflow events. "Other Top" includes single-top-quark production and associated production of $t\bar{t}$ and single top quarks with bosons. "Non-Top" includes W+jets, Z+jets, and diboson processes.

Jet multiplicity and tagging criteria for the SRs and CRs in the single-lepton and dilepton channels. All single-lepton regions are defined in the 5-jet-exclusive and 6-jet-inclusive jet selections, all dilepton regions in the 3-jet-exclusive and 4-jet-inclusive jet selections. By construction, $\mathrm{SR}^{2\ell}_{\mathrm{tight}}$ only exists for the 4-jet-inclusive selection. Identical requirements on inclusive and exclusive working points, e.g., one c@22% and one c@11% in the $\mathrm{CR}_1^{1\ell}$, indicate a veto of additional tags at the inclusive working point.

Breakdown of the fiducial $t\bar{t}+{\geq}2c$ and $t\bar{t}+1c$ cross-section uncertainties. Systematic uncertainties are grouped into signal and background modeling, instrumental, and MC statistics categories. The table lists the fractional uncertainty in the measured cross-sections in percent and is estimated from the covariance matrix of the profile likelihood fit, following EPJC 84 (2024) 593. Individual groups of uncertainties can be added in quadrature to obtain the total uncertainty. JES and JER denote the jet energy scale and resolution uncertainties, respectively. The fractional uncertainties in the fitted $t\bar{t}+{\geq}1c$ and $t\bar{t}+\text{light}$ normalization factors are included in the data statistics category. For presentation purposes, all uncertainties are symmetrized.

Measured fiducial cross-section values in comparison with various NLO+PS predictions. The uncertainties in the predictions include independent and simultaneous variations of the $\mu_R$ and $\mu_F$ scales and uncertainties in the choice of the PDF set, but no uncertainties in the parton shower or hadronization. The uncertainties in the measured values include all statistical and systematic uncertainties. For presentation purposes, the quoted measurement and prediction uncertainties are symmetrized.

Measured and predicted values for the $t\bar{t}+{\geq}1b$, $t\bar{t}+{\geq}2c$, and $t\bar{t}+1c$ cross-sections and for the cross-section ratios of these processes to total $t\bar{t}+\text{jets}$ production. The quoted uncertainties in the measurements include statistical and systematic uncertainties. The predictions are taken from the nominal setup using inclusive $t\bar{t}$ Powheg+Pythia8 predictions for the $t\bar{t}+{\geq}2c$, $t\bar{t}+1c$, and $t\bar{t}+\text{light}$ processes, and $t\bar{t}+b\bar{b}$ Powheg+Pythia8 predictions for the $t\bar{t}+{\geq}1b$ process. The first use the 5FS, the latter the 4FS, where the $b$-quarks are treated as massive particles and are included in the matrix element calculation. The uncertainties in the predictions include independent and simultaneous variations of the $\mu_R$ and $\mu_F$ scales and uncertainties in the choice of the PDF set.

Nuisance parameters with a large impact on the fiducial measurement: ranking of the ten most impactful nuisance parameters for the $t\bar{t}+{\geq}2c$ cross-section measurement. The colored boxes indicate the impact of the nuisance parameters, $\Delta\mu$ (top axis), on the corresponding parameter of interest, $\mu$. They are calculated from the covariance matrix using the post-fit up (down) uncertainties of the parameter of interest and the nuisance parameter, $\sigma_{\mathrm{POI}}^{\mathrm{up}}$ and $\sigma_{\mathrm{NP}}^{\mathrm{up}}$ ($\sigma_{\mathrm{POI}}^{\mathrm{down}}$ and $\sigma_{\mathrm{NP}}^{\mathrm{down}}$), and their linear correlation coefficient, $\rho$, following EPJC 84 (2024) 593. The data points and error bars indicate the post-fit values and uncertainties of the nuisance parameters relative to their pre-fit values, $\theta_0$, in units of their pre-fit uncertainties, $\Delta \theta$ (bottom axis). A hollow circle indicates that the nuisance parameter has a Poisson constraint.

Nuisance parameters with a large impact on the fiducial measurement: ranking of the ten most impactful nuisance parameters for the $t\bar{t}+1c$ cross-section measurement. The colored boxes indicate the impact of the nuisance parameters, $\Delta\mu$ (top axis), on the corresponding parameter of interest, $\mu$. They are calculated from the covariance matrix using the post-fit up (down) uncertainties of the parameter of interest and the nuisance parameter, $\sigma_{\mathrm{POI}}^{\mathrm{up}}$ and $\sigma_{\mathrm{NP}}^{\mathrm{up}}$ ($\sigma_{\mathrm{POI}}^{\mathrm{down}}$ and $\sigma_{\mathrm{NP}}^{\mathrm{down}}$), and their linear correlation coefficient, $\rho$, following EPJC 84 (2024) 593. The data points and error bars indicate the post-fit values and uncertainties of the nuisance parameters relative to their pre-fit values, $\theta_0$, in units of their pre-fit uncertainties, $\Delta \theta$ (bottom axis). A hollow circle indicates that the nuisance parameter has a Poisson constraint.

Nuisance parameters with a large impact on the fiducial measurement: ranking of the ten most impactful nuisance parameters for the $t\bar{t}+{\geq}2c$ ratio to total $t\bar{t}+\text{jets}$ production. The colored boxes indicate the impact of the nuisance parameters, $\Delta\mu$ (top axis), on the corresponding parameter of interest, $\mu$. They are calculated from the covariance matrix using the post-fit up (down) uncertainties of the parameter of interest and the nuisance parameter, $\sigma_{\mathrm{POI}}^{\mathrm{up}}$ and $\sigma_{\mathrm{NP}}^{\mathrm{up}}$ ($\sigma_{\mathrm{POI}}^{\mathrm{down}}$ and $\sigma_{\mathrm{NP}}^{\mathrm{down}}$), and their linear correlation coefficient, $\rho$, following EPJC 84 (2024) 593. The data points and error bars indicate the post-fit values and uncertainties of the nuisance parameters relative to their pre-fit values, $\theta_0$, in units of their pre-fit uncertainties, $\Delta \theta$ (bottom axis). A hollow circle indicates that the nuisance parameter has a Poisson constraint.

Nuisance parameters with a large impact on the fiducial measurement: ranking of the ten most impactful nuisance parameters for the $t\bar{t}+1c$ ratio to total $t\bar{t}+\text{jets}$ production. The colored boxes indicate the impact of the nuisance parameters, $\Delta\mu$ (top axis), on the corresponding parameter of interest, $\mu$. They are calculated from the covariance matrix using the post-fit up (down) uncertainties of the parameter of interest and the nuisance parameter, $\sigma_{\mathrm{POI}}^{\mathrm{up}}$ and $\sigma_{\mathrm{NP}}^{\mathrm{up}}$ ($\sigma_{\mathrm{POI}}^{\mathrm{down}}$ and $\sigma_{\mathrm{NP}}^{\mathrm{down}}$), and their linear correlation coefficient, $\rho$, following EPJC 84 (2024) 593. The data points and error bars indicate the post-fit values and uncertainties of the nuisance parameters relative to their pre-fit values, $\theta_0$, in units of their pre-fit uncertainties, $\Delta \theta$ (bottom axis). A hollow circle indicates that the nuisance parameter has a Poisson constraint.

Efficiencies and rejection rates for the $b$- and $c$-jet tagging working points of the $b/c$-tagger, as well as the selection cuts on the discriminants, $\mathcal{D}_b'$ and $\mathcal{D}_c'$ that define the tagging bins. The primes indicate that a standard logistic function is applied to the discriminants. The b@70% and c@22% working points are inclusive of their respective tighter working points. The values were estimated from single-lepton and dilepton $t\bar{t}$ events simulated with Powheg + Pythia 8.

Efficiencies and rejection rates for the $b$- and $c$-jet tagging working points of the $b/c$-tagger, as well as the selection cuts on the discriminants, $\mathcal{D}_b'$ and $\mathcal{D}_c'$ that define the tagging bins. The primes indicate that a standard logistic function is applied to the discriminants. The b@70% and c@22% working points are inclusive of their respective tighter working points. The values were estimated from single-lepton and dilepton $t\bar{t}$ events simulated with Powheg + Pythia 8.

Pre-fit event yields in the twelve single-lepton and dilepton control regions (CRs) of the analysis. The quoted uncertainties include both statistical and systematic components, but all normalization factors are fixed to their pre-fit values with no uncertainties. All uncertainties are assumed to be uncorrelated. "Other Top" includes single-top-quark production and associated production of $t\bar{t}$ and single top quarks with bosons. "Non-Top" includes W+jets, Z+jets, and diboson processes. The "Fakes" category includes events from misidentified leptons and non-prompt leptons, estimated through the data-driven matrix method in the single-lepton channel and through MC predictions in the dilepton channel.

Pre-fit event yields in the seven signal regions (SRs) of the analysis. The quoted uncertainties include both statistical and systematic components, but all normalization factors are fixed to their pre-fit values with no uncertainties. All uncertainties are assumed to be uncorrelated. "Other Top" includes single-top-quark production and associated production of $t\bar{t}$ and single top quarks with bosons. "Non-Top" includes W+jets, Z+jets, and diboson processes. The "Fakes" category includes events from misidentified leptons and non-prompt leptons, estimated through the data-driven matrix method in the single-lepton channel and through MC predictions in the dilepton channel.

Post-fit event yields in the twelve single-lepton and dilepton control regions (CRs) of the analysis. The quoted uncertainties include both statistical and systematic components, and post-fit correlations between uncertainties are taken into account. "Other Top" includes single-top-quark production and associated production of $t\bar{t}$ and single top quarks with bosons. "Non-Top" includes W+jets, Z+jets, and diboson processes. The "Fakes" category includes events from misidentified leptons and non-prompt leptons, estimated through the data-driven matrix method in the single-lepton channel and through MC predictions in the dilepton channel.

Post-fit event yields in the seven signal regions (SRs) of the analysis. The quoted uncertainties include both statistical and systematic components, and post-fit correlations between uncertainties are taken into account. "Other Top" includes single-top-quark production and associated production of $t\bar{t}$ and single top quarks with bosons. "Non-Top" includes W+jets, Z+jets, and diboson processes. The "Fakes" category includes events from misidentified leptons and non-prompt leptons, estimated through the data-driven matrix method in the single-lepton channel and through MC predictions in the dilepton channel.

Covariance for full matrix measurement all bins from $m(t\bar{t})$ fit

Results for full matrix measurement inclusive from $p_{T}(t)$

Covariance for full matrix measurement inclusive from $p_{T}(t)$

Results for full matrix measurement all bins from $p_{T}(t)$ fit

Covariance for full matrix measurement all bins from $p_{T}(t)$ fit

Results for full matrix measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$

Covariance for full matrix measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$

Results for full matrix measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$ for $|cos(\theta)| < 0.4$

Covariance for full matrix measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$ for $|cos(\theta)| < 0.4$

Results for full matrix measurement differential in $p_{T}(t)$

Covariance for full matrix measurement differential in $p_{T}(t)$

Results for $D$ measurement inclusive from $m(t\bar{t})$

Covariance for $D$ measurement inclusive from $m(t\bar{t})$

Results for $D$ measurement inclusive from $p_{T}(t)$

Covariance for $D$ measurement inclusive from $p_{T}(t)$

Results for $\tilde{D}$ measurement inclusive in $m(t\bar{t})$

Covariance for $\tilde{D}$ measurement inclusive in $m(t\bar{t})$

Results for $\tilde{D}$ measurement inclusive in $p_{T}(t)$

Covariance for $\tilde{D}$ measurement inclusive in $p_{T}(t)$

Results for $D$ measurement all bins from from $m(t\bar{t})$ fit

Covariance for $D$ measurement all bins from from $m(t\bar{t})$ fit

Results for $D$ measurement all bins from from $p_{T}(t)$ fit

Covariance for $D$ measurement all bins from from $p_{T}(t)$ fit

Results for $\tilde{D}$ measurement all bins from from $m(t\bar{t})$ fit

Covariance for $\tilde{D}$ measurement all bins from from $m(t\bar{t})$ fit

Results for $\tilde{D}$ measurement all bins from from $p_{T}(t)$ fit

Covariance for $\tilde{D}$ measurement all bins from from $p_{T}(t)$ fit

Results for $D$ measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$

Covariance for $D$ measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$

Results for $\tilde{D}$ measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$

Covariance for $\tilde{D}$ measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$

Results for $\tilde{D}$ measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$ for $|cos(\theta)| < 0.4$

Covariance for $\tilde{D}$ measurement differential in $m(t\bar{t})$ for $|cos(\theta)| < 0.4$

Results for $D$ measurement differential in $p_{T}(t)$

Covariance for $D$ measurement differential in $p_{T}(t)$

Results for $\tilde{D}$ measurement differential in $p_{T}(t)$

Covariance for $\tilde{D}$ measurement differential in $p_{T}(t)$

Self-Normalized $J/\psi$ yields in the same arms before and after dimuon subtraction and the comparison with PYTHIA 8 simulations

Self-normalized $\psi(2S)$ to $J/\psi$ yields ratio as a function of Self-normalized $N_{ch}$ in the same arms

Self-normalized $\psi(2S)$ to $J/\psi$ yields ratio as a function of Self-normalized $N_{ch}$ in opposite arms