Post-fit event yields in the signal and control regions obtained from a scan over $\epsilon_{VV}$ exploiting both shape and rate information. The quoted uncertainties include the theoretical and experimental systematic sources and those due to sample statistics. The fit constrains the total expected yield to the observed yield. The diboson background is split into $W W$ and non-$W W$ contributions.

Best-fit values and their uncertainties as obtained from the shape-only and shape-plus-rate likelihood fits to the Asimov dataset and to ATLAS data. Results of both shape-only and shape+rate fits for $a_L$ and $a_T$ are shown. Results of fits to one parameter with the other one fixed or profiled are presented.

Best-fit values and their uncertainties as obtained from the shape-only and shape-plus-rate likelihood fits to the Asimov dataset and to ATLAS data. Results of both shape-only and shape+rate fits for $\epsilon_{VV}$ and $\kappa_{VV}$ are shown. Results of fits to one parameter with the other one fixed or profiled are presented.

The contributions of the leading individual systematic uncertainties together with the data statistical uncertainties, in the one dimensional fit for the pseudo-observables $\kappa_{VV}$ (a) and $\epsilon_{VV}$ (b) for electroweak-boson polarisation in the VBF $H\to WW$ channel. Both shape and rate informations are exploited in the fit. The theoretical and experimental uncertainties are subdivided further into categories.

The contributions of the leading individual systematic uncertainties together with the data statistical uncertainties, in the one dimensional fit for the pseudo-observables $\kappa_{VV}$ (a) and $\epsilon_{VV}$ (b) for electroweak-boson polarisation in the VBF $H\to WW$ channel. Both shape and rate informations are exploited in the fit. The theoretical and experimental uncertainties are subdivided further into categories.

Post-fit distribution of the BDT response observable presented in the four $|\Delta \eta jj|$ categories of the ggF +2 jets signal region, with signal and background yields fixed from the fit for $\mu^{\text{ggF+2jets}}$. The distributions of the ggF + 2 jets and VBF processes are overlaid with their respective contributions multiplied by 50.

The weighted $\Delta \Phi_{jj}$ post-fit distribution in the ggF +2 jets signal region, with signal and background yields fixed from the fit to $\tan \alpha$ using shape and rate information.

Expected and observed likelihood curves for scans over $\tan \alpha$ where only the shape is taken into account in the fit, $\mu_{VBF}$ is fixed.

Expected and observed likelihood curves for scans over $\tan \alpha$ where both shape and normalisation are taken into account in the fit, $\mu_{VBF}$ is fixed.

68% and 95% CL two-dimensional likelihood contours of the CP-even and CP-odd coupling parameters $K_{gg} \cos(\alpha)$ and $K_{gg} \sin(\alpha)$. The minima are represented by black stars, while the SM value is shown as a red star.

The weighted $\Delta \Phi jj$ distribution in the VBF signal region, with signal and background yields fixed from the fit for $\epsilon_{VV}$ using shape and rate information.

Likelihood scans over the transversally polarised couplings. The fit is using shape-only information. All relevant experimental and modelling systematic uncertainties are considered in the fit.

Likelihood scans over the transversally polarised couplings. The fit is using shape + rate information. All relevant experimental and modelling systematic uncertainties are considered in the fit.

Likelihood scans over the longitudinally polarised couplings. The fit is using shape + rate information. All relevant experimental and modelling systematic uncertainties are considered in the fit.

Likelihood scans over $\kappa_{VV}$ with the $\epsilon_{VV}$ profiled. The fit is performed using both shape and rate information. All relevant experimental and theoretical systematic uncertainties are considered in the fit.

Likelihood scans over $\epsilon_{VV}$ with the $\kappa_{VV}$ profiled. The fit is performed using both shape and rate information. All relevant experimental and theoretical systematic uncertainties are considered in the fit.

The contributions of the leading individual systematic uncertainties together with the data statistical uncertainties, in the one dimensional fit for electroweak-boson polarisation in the VBF $H\to WW$ channel, using (aL, aT) parametrisation. Both shape and rate informations are exploited in the fit. The theoretical and experimental uncertainties are subdivided further into categories.

The contributions of the leading individual systematic uncertainties together with the data statistical uncertainties, in the one dimensional fit for electroweak-boson polarisation in the VBF $H\to WW$ channel, using (aL, aT) parametrisation.. Both shape and rate informations are exploited in the fit. The theoretical and experimental uncertainties are subdivided further into categories.

Distribution of the missing transverse energy in CRTop. The Z+HF and $t\bar{t}$ scale factors, described in the text, have been applied to the simulated samples. The distribution labeled "Signal" is for the model with ($m_a$, $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}}$, $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}}$) = (45 GeV, 10 GeV, 80 GeV).

Distribution of the dijet invariant mass in the signal region, shown together with the parameterized background model (labelled "Bkg Model"). For reference, the MC prediction for the SM background is also shown (labelled "SM MC"). The Z+HF and $t\bar{t}$ scale factors, described in the text, have been applied to the simulated samples. The signal region is defined to have dijet invariant mass > 20 GeV. The distribution labeled "Signal" is for the model with ($m_a$, $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}}$, $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}}$) = (45 GeV, 10 GeV, 80 GeV).

Upper limits at 95% CL on the $pp \rightarrow ZH$ cross section times the branching ratio for $Z \rightarrow \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$ (where $\ell = e, \mu \;\mathrm{or}\; \tau$) and $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 10$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 65$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. All branching ratios in the Higgs boson decay chain after the decay $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ are set to 100%.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the $pp \rightarrow ZH$ cross section times the branching ratio for $Z \rightarrow \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$ (where $\ell = e, \mu \;\mathrm{or}\; \tau$) and $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 10$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 80$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. All branching ratios in the Higgs boson decay chain after the decay $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ are set to 100%.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the $pp \rightarrow ZH$ cross section times the branching ratio for $Z \rightarrow \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$ (where $\ell = e, \mu\; \mathrm{or}\; \tau$) and $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 10$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 95$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. All branching ratios in the Higgs boson decay chain after the decay $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ are set to 100%.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the $pp \rightarrow ZH$ cross section times the branching ratio for $Z \rightarrow \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$ (where $\ell = e, \mu\; \mathrm{or}\; \tau$) and $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 10$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 110$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. All branching ratios in the Higgs boson decay chain after the decay $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ are set to 100%.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the $pp \rightarrow ZH$ cross section times the branching ratio for $Z \rightarrow \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$ (where $\ell = e, \mu\; \mathrm{or}\; \tau$) and $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 20$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 80$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. All branching ratios in the Higgs boson decay chain after the decay $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ are set to 100%.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the $pp \rightarrow ZH$ cross section times the branching ratio for $Z \rightarrow \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$ (where $\ell = e, \mu \;\mathrm{or}\; \tau$) and $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 30$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 80$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. All branching ratios in the Higgs boson decay chain after the decay $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ are set to 100%.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the branching ratio $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 10$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 65$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. The SM $ZH$ cross section is assumed.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the branching ratio $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 10$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 80$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. The SM $ZH$ cross section is assumed.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the branching ratio $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 10$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 95$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. The SM $ZH$ cross section is assumed.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the branching ratio $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 10$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 110$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. The SM $ZH$ cross section is assumed.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the branching ratio $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 20$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 80$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. The SM $ZH$ cross section is assumed.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the branching ratio $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ as a function of $m_{a}$ for $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}} = 30$ GeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}} = 80$ GeV in the NMSSM scenario described in the text. The SM $ZH$ cross section is assumed.

Unweighted and weighted number of events after each stage of selection for the NMSSM scenario with $pp \rightarrow ZH$, $Z \rightarrow \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$, $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ where $(m_{a}, m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}}, m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}}) = (45,10,80)$ GeV and the Z boson decaying to $e^{+}e^{-}, \;\mu^{+}\mu^{-} \;\mathrm{or}\; \tau^{+}\tau^{-}$. All branching ratios in the Higgs boson decay chain are set to 100%. The weighted number of events corresponds to an integrated luminosity of $139 \;\mathrm{fb}^{-1}$. The "skimming selection" required either a single electron or muon with $p_{T} > 100\;$ GeV or a pair of electrons or muons each with $p_{T} > 20\;$ GeV. The preselection requirements include the trigger, absence of a bad jet or bad muon, and two leptons, where a lepton is either an electron or a muon.

Acceptance and efficiency of this analysis for the signal models considered in this paper. The signal is an NMSSM scenario with $pp \rightarrow ZH$, $Z \rightarrow \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$, $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ where the values of $(m_{a}, m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}}, m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}})$ are varied. The Z boson decays to $e^{+}e^{-}, \mu^{+}\mu^{-} \;\mathrm{or}\; \tau^{+}\tau^{-}$. All branching ratios in the Higgs boson decay chain are set to 100%. The product of acceptance times efficiency is defined by the fraction of simulated events that pass all the selection criteria of this analysis. The acceptance is defined by the fraction of simulated events that pass all the selection criteria as applied to Monte Carlo truth-level quantities. The efficiency is then defined as the acceptance times efficiency, divided by the acceptance.

Acceptance and efficiency of this analysis for the signal models considered in this paper. The signal is an NMSSM scenario with $pp \rightarrow ZH$, $Z \rightarrow \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$, $H \rightarrow \tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow a \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0} \rightarrow b\bar{b} \tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$ where the values of $(m_{a}, m_{\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}}, m_{\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}})$ are varied. The Z boson decays to $e^{+}e^{-}, \mu^{+}\mu^{-} \;\mathrm{or}\; \tau^{+}\tau^{-}$. All branching ratios in the Higgs boson decay chain are set to 100%. The product of acceptance times efficiency is defined by the fraction of simulated events that pass all the selection criteria of this analysis. The acceptance is defined by the fraction of simulated events that pass all the selection criteria as applied to Monte Carlo truth-level quantities. The efficiency is then defined as the acceptance times efficiency, divided by the acceptance.

Single-differential production cross-sections for nonprompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $p_\text{T}$. The first uncertainties are statistical, the second are correlated systematic uncertainties shared between intervals, and the last are uncorrelated systematic uncertainties.

Single-differential production cross-sections for prompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $y$. The first uncertainties are statistical, the second are correlated systematic uncertainties shared between intervals, and the last are uncorrelated systematic uncertainties.

Single-differential production cross-sections for nonprompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $y$. The first uncertainties are statistical, the second are correlated systematic uncertainties shared between intervals, and the last are uncorrelated systematic uncertainties.

Fraction of nonprompt $J/\psi$ mesons (in \%) in ($p_\text{T},y$) intervals. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Nuclear modification factor $R_{p\text{Pb}}$ for prompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $y$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Nuclear modification factor $R_{p\text{Pb}}$ for nonprompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $y$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Cross-section ratios between 8 TeV and 5 TeV measurements for prompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $p_\text{T}$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Cross-section ratios between 8 TeV and 5 TeV measurements for prompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $y$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Cross-section ratios between 13 TeV and 5 TeV measurements for prompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $p_\text{T}$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Cross-section ratios between 13 TeV and 5 TeV measurements for prompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $y$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Cross-section ratios between 8 TeV and 5 TeV measurements for nonprompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $p_\text{T}$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Cross-section ratios between 8 TeV and 5 TeV measurements for nonprompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $y$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Cross-section ratios between 13 TeV and 5 TeV measurements for nonprompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $p_\text{T}$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Cross-section ratios between 13 TeV and 5 TeV measurements for nonprompt $J/\psi$ mesons as a function of $y$. The first uncertainty is statistical and the second is systematic.

Relative changes of cross-sections (in \%), for a polarisation of $\lambda_{\theta}=-0.2$ rather than zero, in ($p_\text{T},y$) intervals.

Relative changes of cross-sections (in \%), for a polarisation of $\lambda_{\theta}=-1$ rather than zero, in ($p_\text{T},y$) intervals.

Relative changes of cross-sections (in \%), for a polarisation of $\lambda_{\theta}=+1$ rather than zero, in ($p_\text{T},y$) intervals.

Expected +- 1 sigma 95% CL exclusion limit for the Zprime-2HDM model.

Expected +- 2 sigma 95% CL exclusion limit for the Zprime-2HDM model.

Observed 95% CL exclusion limit for the 2HDM+a model ggF production.

Expected 95% CL exclusion limit for the 2HDM+a model ggF production.

Expected +- 1 sigma 95% CL exclusion limit for the 2HDM+a model ggF production.

Expected +- 2 sigma 95% CL exclusion limit for the 2HDM+a model ggF production.

Observed 95% CL exclusion limit for the 2HDM+a model bbA production.

Expected 95% CL exclusion limit for the 2HDM+a model bbA production.

Expected +- 1 sigma 95% CL exclusion limit for the 2HDM+a model bbA production.

Expected +- 2 sigma 95% CL exclusion limit for the 2HDM+a model bbA production.

Observed 95% CL exclusion limit for the Zprime-2HDM model with the benchmark used in arXiv:1707.01302.

Expected 95% CL exclusion limit for the Zprime-2HDM model with the benchmark used in arXiv:1707.01302.

Expected +- 1 sigma 95% CL exclusion limit for the Zprime-2HDM model with the benchmark used in arXiv:1707.01302.

Expected +- 2 sigma 95% CL exclusion limit for the Zprime-2HDM model with the benchmark used in arXiv:1707.01302.

Expected and observed upper limits at 95% CL on cross-section for Zprime-2HDM model.

Expected and observed upper limits at 95% CL on cross-section for ggF producton in the 2HDM+a model.

Expected and observed upper limits at 95% CL on cross-section for bbA producton in the 2HDM+a model.

Model-independent upper limits on the visible cross-section $σ_{vis, $h(\bar{b})+DM} ≡ σ_{h+DM} \times B(h \to b\bar{b}) \times \mathcal{A} \times \epsilon$ in the different signal regions.

Theory cross-section for Zprime-2HDM model.

Theory cross-section for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model.

Theory cross-section for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model.

Distribution of Higgs boson candidate mass in 2b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Distribution of Higgs boson candidate mass in 2b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Distribution of Higgs boson candidate mass in 2b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Distribution of Higgs boson candidate mass in 2b region with MET=500-750 GeV.

Distribution of Higgs boson candidate mass in 2b region with MET > 750 GeV.

Distribution of Higgs boson candidate mass in 3b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Distribution of Higgs boson candidate mass in 3b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Distribution of Higgs boson candidate mass in 3b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Distribution of Higgs boson candidate mass in 3b region with MET > 500 GeV.

Yields in 1-lepton control region.

Yields in 2-lepton control region.

MET distribution in 2b region of the 0-lepton channel.

MET distribution in 3b region of the 0-lepton channel.

Expected signal yields after certain selection cuts in 2b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Expected signal yields after certain selection cuts in 2b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Expected signal yields after certain selection cuts in 2b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Expected signal yields after certain selection cuts in 2b region with MET=500-750 GeV.

Expected signal yields after certain selection cuts in 2b region with MET > 750 GeV.

Expected signal yields after certain selection cuts in 3b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Expected signal yields after certain selection cuts in 3b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Expected signal yields after certain selection cuts in 3b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Expected signal yields after certain selection cuts in 3b region with MET > 500 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET=500-750 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET > 750 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model - 3b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model - 3b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model - 3b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for bbA production in the 2HDM+a model - 3b region with MET>500 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET=500-750 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model - 2b region with MET > 750 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model - 3b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model - 3b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model - 3b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the 2HDM+a model - 3b region with MET > 500 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the Zprime-2HDM model - 2b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the Zprime-2HDM model - 2b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the Zprime-2HDM model - 2b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the Zprime-2HDM model - 2b region with MET=500-750 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the Zprime-2HDM model - 2b region with MET > 750 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the Zprime-2HDM model - 3b region with MET=150-200 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the Zprime-2HDM model - 3b region with MET=200-350 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the Zprime-2HDM model - 3b region with MET=350-500 GeV.

Acceptance times efficiency for ggF production in the Zprime-2HDM model - 3b region with MET > 500 GeV.

Transverse profile for 70 GeV < pT < 100 GeV.

Longitudinal profile for pT > 100 GeV.

Transverse profile for pT > 100 GeV.

Average longitudinal profile

Transverse profile for pT > 100 GeV.

Fitted event-level b-tagging selection efficiency as a function of the dijet invariant mass. The uncertainties are evaluated by propagating the uncertainties on the fit parameters to the fitted efficiency.

Distributions of $s_{\text{T}}$ in the single-tau one-bin SR. The stacked histograms show the various SM background contributions. The hatched band indicates the total statistical and systematic uncertainty of the SM background. The $t\bar{t}$ (2 real $\tau$) and $t\bar{t}$ (1 real $\tau$) as well as the single-top background contributions are scaled with the normalization factors obtained from the background-only fit. Minor backgrounds are grouped together and denoted as 'Other'. This includes $t\bar{t}$-fake, single top, and other top (di-tau channel) or $t\bar{t}$-fake, $t\bar{t}+H$, multiboson, and other top (single-tau channel). The overlaid dotted lines show the additional contributions for signal scenarios close to the expected exclusion contour with the particle type and the mass and $\beta$ parameters for the simplified models indicated in the legend. For the leptoquark signal model the shapes of the distributions for $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$ and $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ (not shown) are similar to that of $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$. The rightmost bin includes the overflow.

Distributions of $m_{\text{T}}(\tau)$ in the single-tau one-bin SR. The stacked histograms show the various SM background contributions. The hatched band indicates the total statistical and systematic uncertainty of the SM background. The $t\bar{t}$ (2 real $\tau$) and $t\bar{t}$ (1 real $\tau$) as well as the single-top background contributions are scaled with the normalization factors obtained from the background-only fit. Minor backgrounds are grouped together and denoted as 'Other'. This includes $t\bar{t}$-fake, single top, and other top (di-tau channel) or $t\bar{t}$-fake, $t\bar{t}+H$, multiboson, and other top (single-tau channel). The overlaid dotted lines show the additional contributions for signal scenarios close to the expected exclusion contour with the particle type and the mass and $\beta$ parameters for the simplified models indicated in the legend. For the leptoquark signal model the shapes of the distributions for $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$ and $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ (not shown) are similar to that of $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$. The rightmost bin includes the overflow.

Distributions of $\Sigma m_{\text{T}}(b_{1,2})$ in the single-tau $p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$-binned SR. The stacked histograms show the various SM background contributions. The hatched band indicates the total statistical and systematic uncertainty of the SM background. The $t\bar{t}$ (2 real $\tau$) and $t\bar{t}$ (1 real $\tau$) as well as the single-top background contributions are scaled with the normalization factors obtained from the background-only fit. Minor backgrounds are grouped together and denoted as 'Other'. This includes $t\bar{t}$-fake, single top, and other top (di-tau channel) or $t\bar{t}$-fake, $t\bar{t}+H$, multiboson, and other top (single-tau channel). The overlaid dotted lines show the additional contributions for signal scenarios close to the expected exclusion contour with the particle type and the mass and $\beta$ parameters for the simplified models indicated in the legend. For the leptoquark signal model the shapes of the distributions for $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$ and $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ (not shown) are similar to that of $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$. The rightmost bin includes the overflow.

Distributions of $p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$ in the single-tau $p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$-binned SR. The stacked histograms show the various SM background contributions. The hatched band indicates the total statistical and systematic uncertainty of the SM background. The $t\bar{t}$ (2 real $\tau$) and $t\bar{t}$ (1 real $\tau$) as well as the single-top background contributions are scaled with the normalization factors obtained from the background-only fit. Minor backgrounds are grouped together and denoted as 'Other'. This includes $t\bar{t}$-fake, single top, and other top (di-tau channel) or $t\bar{t}$-fake, $t\bar{t}+H$, multiboson, and other top (single-tau channel). The overlaid dotted lines show the additional contributions for signal scenarios close to the expected exclusion contour with the particle type and the mass and $\beta$ parameters for the simplified models indicated in the legend. For the leptoquark signal model the shapes of the distributions for $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$ and $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ (not shown) are similar to that of $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$. The rightmost bin includes the overflow.

Observed event yields in data ('Observed') and expected event yields for SM background processes obtained from the background-only fit ('Total bkg.' and rows below) in the signal regions of the di-tau and single-tau channels. The quoted uncertainties include both the statistical and systematic uncertainties and are truncated at zero yield. By construction, no $t\bar{t}$ (2 real $\tau$) events can pass the selections in the single-tau channel. As the individual uncertainties are correlated, they do not add in quadrature to equal the total background uncertainty.

From left to right: upper limits at the 95% confidence level (CL) on the visible cross section ($\sigma_\text{vis}$) and on the number of signal events ($S_{\text{obs}}^{95}$). The third column ($S_{\text{exp}}^{95}$) shows the upper limit at the 95% CL on the number of signal events, given the expected number (and $\pm 1\,\sigma$ excursions on the expectation) of background events. The last two columns indicate the confidence level observed for the background-only hypothesis ($\text{CL}_{b}$), the discovery $p$-value ($p(s=0)$) and the significance ($Z$). In the di-tau SR, where fewer events are observed than predicted by the fitted background estimate, the $p$-value is capped at 0.5.

Expected and observed exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the vector third-generation leptoquark signal model, as a function of the mass $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}})$ and the branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ into a quark and a charged lepton. The plot shows the exclusion contour for the minimal-coupling scenario. The limits are derived from the binned single-tau signal region.

Expected and observed exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the vector third-generation leptoquark signal model, as a function of the mass $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}})$ and the branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ into a quark and a charged lepton. The plot shows the exclusion contour for the minimal-coupling scenario. The limits are derived from the binned single-tau signal region.

Expected and observed exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the vector third-generation leptoquark signal model, as a function of the mass $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}})$ and the branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ into a quark and a charged lepton. The plot shows the exclusion contour for vector leptoquarks with additional gauge couplings. The limits are derived from the binned single-tau signal region.

Expected and observed exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the vector third-generation leptoquark signal model, as a function of the mass $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}})$ and the branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ into a quark and a charged lepton. The plot shows the exclusion contour for vector leptoquarks with additional gauge couplings. The limits are derived from the binned single-tau signal region.

Exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the stop-stau signal model as a function of the masses of the top squark $m(\tilde{t}_{1})$ and of the tau slepton $m(\tilde{\tau}_{1})$. Expected and observed limits are shown for the present search in comparison to observed limits from previous ATLAS analyses based on data from Run-1 of the LHC at $\sqrt{s} = 8$ TeV [Eur. Phys. J. C 76 (2016)] and on a partial dataset from Run 2 at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV [Phys. Rev. D 98 (2018) 032008]. The green band indicates the limit on the mass of the tau slepton (for a massless LSP) from the LEP experiments.

Exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the stop-stau signal model as a function of the masses of the top squark $m(\tilde{t}_{1})$ and of the tau slepton $m(\tilde{\tau}_{1})$. Expected and observed limits are shown for the present search in comparison to observed limits from previous ATLAS analyses based on data from Run-1 of the LHC at $\sqrt{s} = 8$ TeV [Eur. Phys. J. C 76 (2016)] and on a partial dataset from Run 2 at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV [Phys. Rev. D 98 (2018) 032008]. The green band indicates the limit on the mass of the tau slepton (for a massless LSP) from the LEP experiments.

Expected and observed exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the scalar third-generation leptoquark signal model, as a function of the mass $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}})$ and the branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}} \rightarrow q\ell)$ into a quark and a charged lepton. The plot shows the exclusion contour for up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}})$ with charge $+2/3e$. The limits are derived from the binned single-tau signal region. Shown in gray for comparison are the observed exclusion-limit contours from the previous ATLAS publication that targets the same leptoquark models but is based on a subset of the Run-2 data [JHEP 06 (2019) 144]. In this previous publication five different analyses are considered that target not only the final state studied here but also the final states that correspond to a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}} \rightarrow q\ell)$ of 0 or 1, leading to the concave shapes of the gray exclusion contours.

Expected and observed exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the scalar third-generation leptoquark signal model, as a function of the mass $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}})$ and the branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}} \rightarrow q\ell)$ into a quark and a charged lepton. The plot shows the exclusion contour for up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}})$ with charge $+2/3e$. The limits are derived from the binned single-tau signal region. Shown in gray for comparison are the observed exclusion-limit contours from the previous ATLAS publication that targets the same leptoquark models but is based on a subset of the Run-2 data [JHEP 06 (2019) 144]. In this previous publication five different analyses are considered that target not only the final state studied here but also the final states that correspond to a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}} \rightarrow q\ell)$ of 0 or 1, leading to the concave shapes of the gray exclusion contours.

Expected and observed exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the scalar third-generation leptoquark signal model, as a function of the mass $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}})$ and the branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}} \rightarrow q\ell)$ into a quark and a charged lepton. The plot shows the exclusion contour for down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}})$ with charge $-1/3e$. The limits are derived from the binned single-tau signal region. Shown in gray for comparison are the observed exclusion-limit contours from the previous ATLAS publication that targets the same leptoquark models but is based on a subset of the Run-2 data [JHEP 06 (2019) 144]. In this previous publication five different analyses are considered that target not only the final state studied here but also the final states that correspond to a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}} \rightarrow q\ell)$ of 0 or 1, leading to the concave shapes of the gray exclusion contours.

Expected and observed exclusion contours at the 95% confidence level for the scalar third-generation leptoquark signal model, as a function of the mass $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}})$ and the branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}} \rightarrow q\ell)$ into a quark and a charged lepton. The plot shows the exclusion contour for down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}})$ with charge $-1/3e$. The limits are derived from the binned single-tau signal region. Shown in gray for comparison are the observed exclusion-limit contours from the previous ATLAS publication that targets the same leptoquark models but is based on a subset of the Run-2 data [JHEP 06 (2019) 144]. In this previous publication five different analyses are considered that target not only the final state studied here but also the final states that correspond to a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}} \rightarrow q\ell)$ of 0 or 1, leading to the concave shapes of the gray exclusion contours.

Upper limits on the signal cross section at the 95 % confidence level for the stop-stau signal model.

Upper limits on the signal cross section at the 95 % confidence level for the scalar third-generation leptoquark signal model with up-type leptoquarks.

Upper limits on the signal cross section at the 95 % confidence level for the scalar third-generation leptoquark signal model with down-type leptoquarks.

Upper limits on the signal cross section at the 95 % confidence level for the vector third-generation leptoquark signal model with minimal coupling (MC).

Upper limits on the signal cross section at the 95 % confidence level for the vector third-generation leptoquark signal model with additional gauge couplings (YM).

Acceptance of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$.

Efficiency of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$.

Efficiency of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$.

Efficiency of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$.

Efficiency of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$.

Efficiency of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of up-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$.

Efficiency of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}} \rightarrow t\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$.

Efficiency of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}} \rightarrow t\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$.

Efficiency of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}} \rightarrow t\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$.

Efficiency of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}} \rightarrow t\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$.

Efficiency of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of down-type leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}$. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}} \rightarrow t\tau)$ of 0 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario.

Efficiency of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario.

Efficiency of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario.

Efficiency of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario.

Efficiency of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario.

Efficiency of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ in the minimal-coupling scenario. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings.

Efficiency of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings.

Efficiency of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings.

Efficiency of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings.

Efficiency of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 or 1 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings.

Efficiency of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of vector leptoquarks $\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}$ with additional gauge couplings. The plot does not show efficiencies for a branching fraction $B(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}} \rightarrow b\tau)$ of 0 because here the acceptance at generator level becomes zero and the efficiency is thus undefined.

Acceptance of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Efficiency of the one-bin signal region of the single-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Acceptance of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Efficiency of the first bin of the multi-bin signal region (50 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 100 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Acceptance of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Efficiency of the middle bin of the multi-bin signal region (100 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau) <$ 200 GeV) of the single-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Acceptance of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Efficiency of the last bin of the multi-bin signal region (200 GeV $< p_{\text{T}}(\tau)$) of the single-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Acceptance of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Efficiency of the signal region of the di-tau channel for pair production of top squarks with decays via tau sleptons.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\tilde{t}_{1}) = 1350$ GeV, $m(\tilde{\tau}_{1}) = 1090$ GeV for the di-tau SR. The simulated sample contains 30,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the di-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\tilde{t}_{1}) = 1350$ GeV, $m(\tilde{\tau}_{1}) = 1090$ GeV for the single-tau one-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 30,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\tilde{t}_{1}) = 1350$ GeV, $m(\tilde{\tau}_{1}) = 1090$ GeV for the single-tau multi-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 30,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}) = 1.2$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ for the di-tau SR. The simulated sample contains 210,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the di-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}) = 1.2$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ for the single-tau one-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 210,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{u}}) = 1.2$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ for the single-tau multi-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 210,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}) = 1.2$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ for the di-tau SR. The simulated sample contains 210,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the di-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}) = 1.2$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ for the single-tau one-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 210,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{d}}) = 1.2$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ for the single-tau multi-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 210,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}) = 1.4$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ in the minimal-coupling scenario for the di-tau SR. The simulated sample contains 50,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the di-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}) = 1.4$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ in the minimal-coupling scenario for the single-tau one-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 50,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}) = 1.4$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ in the minimal-coupling scenario for the single-tau multi-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 50,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}) = 1.4$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ in the Yang--Mills scenario for the di-tau SR. The simulated sample contains 50,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the di-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}) = 1.4$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ in the Yang--Mills scenario for the single-tau one-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 50,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

Cutflow for the benchmark signal model $m(\text{LQ}_{3}^{\text{v}}) = 1.4$ TeV, $\beta = 0.5$ in the Yang--Mills scenario for the single-tau multi-bin SR. The simulated sample contains 50,000 raw MC events. Weighted event yields are reported, normalized to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$. 'Preselection' refers to the preselection for the single-tau channel.

95% CL exclusion limits on $\mathcal{B}(H\rightarrow aa \rightarrow b\bar{b}b\bar{b})$ for $m_a = 45$ GeV.

95% CL exclusion limits on $\mathcal{B}(H\rightarrow aa \rightarrow b\bar{b}b\bar{b})$ for $m_a = 55$ GeV.

The fraction of $a$ boson decays matched to reconstructed displaced vertices passing all vertex selections in signal MC.

The extrapolated signal selection efficiency as a function of $c\tau_{a}$.

The contribution from different systematic uncertainties to the measured $t\bar{t}t\bar{t}$ production cross section, grouped in categories.

The results of the fitted signal strength $\mu$ in the 1L/2LOS and 2LSS/3L combined channel.

The results of fitted inclusive ${t\bar{t}t\bar{t}}$ cross-section in the 1L/2LOS and 2LSS/3L combined channel.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the sum of the pseudo-continuous b-tagging score over the six jets with the highest score in the 1L,$\geq$9j,$\geq$3b region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the sum of the pseudo-continuous b-tagging score over the six jets with the highest score in the 1L,$\geq$9j,$\geq$3b region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the sum of the pseudo-continuous b-tagging score over the six jets with the highest score in the 2LOS,$\geq$7j,$\geq$3b region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the sum of the pseudo-continuous b-tagging score over the six jets with the highest score in the 2LOS,$\geq$7j,$\geq$3b region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,$\geq$8j,$\geq$3b region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,$\geq$8j,$\geq$3b region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,$\geq$6j,$\geq$3b region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,$\geq$6j,$\geq$3b region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of number of jets in the 1L,$\geq$8j,$\geq$3b region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of number of jets in the 1L,$\geq$8j,$\geq$3b region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of number of jets in the 2LOS,$\geq$6j,$\geq$3b region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of number of jets in the 2LOS,$\geq$6j,$\geq$3b region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of b-jets multiplicity in the 1L,$\geq$8j,$\geq$3b region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of b-jets multiplicity in the 1L,$\geq$8j,$\geq$3b region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of b-jets multiplicity in the 2LOS,$\geq$6j,$\geq$3b region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of b-jets multiplicity in the 2LOS,$\geq$6j,$\geq$3b region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,9j,4b signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,9j,4b signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,9j,$\geq$5b signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,9j,$\geq$5b signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,3bL signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,3bL signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,3bH signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,3bH signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,4b signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,4b signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,$\geq$5b signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,$\geq$5b signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,7j,$\geq$4b signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,7j,$\geq$4b signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,$\geq$8j,3bL signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,$\geq$8j,3bL signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,$\geq$8j,3bH signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,$\geq$8j,3bH signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,$\geq$8j,$\geq$4b signal region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,$\geq$8j,$\geq$4b signal region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,3bV validation region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,3bV validation region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,9j,3bV validation region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,9j,3bV validation region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,3bV validation region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 1L,$\geq$10j,3bV validation region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,6j,3bV validation region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,6j,3bV validation region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,7j,3bV validation region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,7j,3bV validation region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,$\geq$8j,3bV validation region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the BDT score in the 2LOS,$\geq$8j,3bV validation region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,3bL control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,3bL control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,3bH control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,3bH control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,9j,3bL control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,9j,3bL control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,9j,3bH control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,9j,3bH control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,4b control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,4b control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,$\geq$5b control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 1L,8j,$\geq$5b control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,6j,3bL control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,6j,3bL control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,6j,3bH control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,6j,3bH control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,7j,3bL control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,7j,3bL control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,7j,3bH control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,7j,3bH control region after the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,6j,$\geq$4b control region before the fit.

Comparison between data and prediction for the distribution of the scalar sum of all jet and lepton pT in the event in the 2LOS,6j,$\geq$4b control region after the fit.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $1\ell$ category for 7 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $1\ell$ category for 8 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $1\ell$ category for 9 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $1\ell$ category for 10 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $1\ell$ category for 11 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $1\ell$ category for 12 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $1\ell$ category for 13 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $1\ell$ category for 14 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $1\ell$ category for at least 15 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for 4 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for 5 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for 6 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for 7 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for 8 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for 9 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold regions defined for the EWK analysis in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for at least 10 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $1\ell$ category for at least 15 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 40 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $1\ell$ category for at least 12 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 60 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $1\ell$ category for at least 11 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 80 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $1\ell$ category for at least 10 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 100 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $1\ell$ category for at least 8 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 20 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for at least 10 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 40 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for at least 8 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 60 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for at least 7 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 80 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for at least 7 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

The observed data event yields and the corresponding estimates for the backgrounds in the different $b$-jet multiplicity bins for the 100 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ threshold region in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category for at least 6 jets. The background is estimated by including all bins in the fit. All uncertainties, which may be correlated across the bins, are included in the total background uncertainty.

Data event yields compared with the expected contributions from relevant background sources, in the discovery signal regions defined for the $1\ell$ category, as well as the observed and expected 95% CL model-independent upper limits on product of cross-section, acceptance and efficiency (in fb). The parameters of the model are determined in a fit to a reduced set of bins, corresponding to the model-independent fit discussed in the text.

Data event yields compared with the expected contributions from relevant background sources, in the discovery signal regions defined for the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category, as well as the observed and expected 95% CL model-independent upper limits on product of cross-section, acceptance and efficiency (in fb). The parameters of the model are determined in a fit to a reduced set of bins, corresponding to the model-independent fit discussed in the text.

Expected 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow q\bar{q}\tilde{\chi}^0_1\rightarrow q\bar{q}q\bar{q} \ell\nu$ model.

Observed 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow q\bar{q}\tilde{\chi}^0_1\rightarrow q\bar{q}q\bar{q} \ell\nu$ model.

Expected 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow \bar{t}\tilde{t} \rightarrow \bar{t}\bar{b}\bar{s}$ model.

Observed 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow \bar{t}\tilde{t} \rightarrow \bar{t}\bar{b}\bar{s}$ model.

Expected 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with bino LSP.

Observed 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with bino LSP.

Expected 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with higgsino LSP.

Observed 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with higgsino LSP.

Expected 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with wino LSP.

Observed 95% CL exclusion contour for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with wino LSP.

Expected 95% CL exclusion contour for the stop pair production model with bino LSP.

Observed 95% CL exclusion contour for the stop pair production model with bino LSP.

Expected 95% CL exclusion contour for the stop pair production model with higgsino LSP.

Observed 95% CL exclusion contour for the stop pair production model with higgsino LSP.

Expected 95% CL exclusion contour for the stop pair production model with wino LSP.

Observed 95% CL exclusion contour for the stop pair production model with wino LSP.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the RPV model with electroweakino prodiction with higgsino LSP hypothesis.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the RPV model with electroweakino prodiction with higgsino LSP hypothesis.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the RPV model with electroweakino prodiction with wino LSP hypothesis.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the RPV model with electroweakino prodiction with wino LSP hypothesis.

Data event yields compared with the expected contributions from relevant background sources, in the discovery signal regions defined for the $1\ell$ category with 20 and 40 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ thresholds. The uncertainties across backgrounds can exhibit strong anticorrelations.

Data event yields compared with the expected contributions from relevant background sources, in the discovery signal regions defined for the $1\ell$ category with 60, 80 and 100 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ thresholds. The uncertainties across backgrounds can exhibit strong anticorrelations.

Data event yields compared with the expected contributions from relevant background sources, in the discovery signal regions defined for the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category with 20 and 40 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ thresholds. The uncertainties across backgrounds can exhibit strong anticorrelations.

Data event yields compared with the expected contributions from relevant background sources, in the discovery signal regions defined for the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category with 60, 80 and 100 GeV jet $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ thresholds. The uncertainties across backgrounds can exhibit strong anticorrelations.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow q\bar{q}\tilde{\chi}^0_1\rightarrow q\bar{q}q\bar{q} \ell\nu$ model.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow q\bar{q}\tilde{\chi}^0_1\rightarrow q\bar{q}q\bar{q} \ell\nu$ model.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow \bar{t}\tilde{t} \rightarrow \bar{t}\bar{b}\bar{s}$ model.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow \bar{t}\tilde{t} \rightarrow \bar{t}\bar{b}\bar{s}$ model.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with bino LSP.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with bino LSP.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with wino LSP.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with wino LSP.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with higgsino LSP.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with higgsino LSP.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the stop pair production model with bino LSP.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the stop pair production model with bino LSP.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the stop pair production model with wino LSP.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the stop pair production model with wino LSP.

Expected 95% CL excluded cross section for the stop pair production model with higgsino LSP.

Observed 95% CL excluded cross section for the stop pair production model with higgsino LSP.

Acceptance and efficiency for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow q\bar{q}\tilde{\chi}^0_1\rightarrow q\bar{q}q\bar{q} \ell\nu$ model in the $1\ell$ category.

Acceptance and efficiency for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow q\bar{q}\tilde{\chi}^0_1\rightarrow q\bar{q}q\bar{q} \ell\nu$ model in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category.

Acceptance and efficiency for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow \bar{t}\tilde{t} \rightarrow \bar{t}\bar{b}\bar{s}$ model in the $1\ell$ category.

Acceptance and efficiency for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow \bar{t}\tilde{t} \rightarrow \bar{t}\bar{b}\bar{s}$ model in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category.

Acceptance and efficiency for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with higgsino LSP in the $1\ell$ category.

Acceptance and efficiency for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with higgsino LSP in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category.

Acceptance and efficiency for the stop model with higgsino LSP in the $1\ell$ category.

Acceptance and efficiency for the stop model with higgsino LSP in the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 4 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_1$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 5 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_1$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 6 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_1$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 7 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_1$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 8 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_1$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category, considering $\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_1$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 4 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_2$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 5 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_2$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 6 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_2$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 7 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_2$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $1\ell$ category with 8 jets, considering $\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_2$ production.

Acceptance and efficiency for the or the electroweakino production model in the EWK analysis discovery SR for the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category, considering $\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_2$ production.

Cut flow for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow q\bar{q}\tilde{\chi}^0_1\rightarrow q\bar{q}q\bar{q} \ell\nu$ model with $m_{\tilde{g}} = 2$ TeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1} = 1$ TeV. The column labelled $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{raw}}$ shows the number of generated events, while $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{events}}$ shows the expected number of events with a luminosity of 139fb$^{−1}$. The last column shows the cut flow efficiency with respect to all weighted events. The events are skimmed by requiring at least one electron or muon that satisfies very loose identification criteria, where the lepton satisfies $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 25$ GeV. The efficiency of this cut is considered in the quoted efficiency of the lepton trigger requirement. Selections with negligible inefficiencies on the given sample, such as data quality requirements, are not displayed. Selections that have not been evaluated in the analysis or are not applicable are denoted with a dash (--).

Cut flow for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow \bar{t}\tilde{t} \rightarrow \bar{t}\bar{b}\bar{s}$ model with with $m_{\tilde{g}} = 1.6$ TeV and $m_{\tilde{t}} = 1$ TeV. The column labelled $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{raw}}$ shows the number of generated events, while $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{events}}$ shows the expected number of events with a luminosity of 139fb$^{−1}$. The last column shows the cut flow efficiency with respect to all weighted events. The events are skimmed by requiring at least one electron or muon that satisfies very loose identification criteria, where the lepton satisfies $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 25$ GeV. The efficiency of this cut is considered in the quoted efficiency of the lepton trigger requirement. Selections with negligible inefficiencies on the given sample, such as data quality requirements, are not displayed. Selections that have not been evaluated in the analysis or are not applicable are denoted with a dash (--).

Cut flow for the gluino $\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \rightarrow t\bar{t} tbs$ model with $m_{\tilde{g}} = 2.2$ TeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1} = 1.05$ TeV. The column labelled $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{raw}}$ shows the number of generated events, while $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{events}}$ shows the expected number of events with a luminosity of 139fb$^{−1}$. The last column shows the cut flow efficiency with respect to all weighted events. The events are skimmed by requiring at least one electron or muon that satisfies very loose identification criteria, where the lepton satisfies $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 25$ GeV. The efficiency of this cut is considered in the quoted efficiency of the lepton trigger requirement. Selections with negligible inefficiencies on the given sample, such as data quality requirements, are not displayed. Selections that have not been evaluated in the analysis or are not applicable are denoted with a dash (--).

Cut flow for the stop model with $m_{\tilde{t}} = 1.175$ TeV and $m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1} = 0.7$ TeV. The column labelled $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{raw}}$ shows the number of generated events, while $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{events}}$ shows the expected number of events with a luminosity of 139fb$^{−1}$. The last column shows the cut flow efficiency with respect to all weighted events. The events are skimmed by requiring at least one electron or muon that satisfies very loose identification criteria, where the lepton satisfies $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 25$ GeV. The efficiency of this cut is considered in the quoted efficiency of the lepton trigger requirement. Selections with negligible inefficiencies on the given sample, such as data quality requirements, are not displayed. Selections that have not been evaluated in the analysis or are not applicable are denoted with a dash (--).

Cut flow for the electroweakino production model, considering only the production of $\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_1$, with $m(\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1,\tilde{\chi}^0_1)= 250$ GeV. The column labelled $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{raw}}$ shows the number of generated events, while $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{events}}$ shows the expected number of events with a luminosity of 139fb$^{−1}$. The last column shows the cut flow efficiency with respect to all weighted events. The events are skimmed by requiring at least one electron or muon that satisfies very loose identification criteria, where the lepton satisfies $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 25$ GeV. The efficiency of this cut is considered in the quoted efficiency of the lepton trigger requirement. Selections with negligible inefficiencies on the given sample, such as data quality requirements, are not displayed. In the $2\ell^{\mathrm{sc}}$ category no events are expected, as only one lepton is expected to be produced in the decay.Selections that have not been evaluated in the analysis or are not applicable are denoted with a dash (--).

Cut flow for the electroweakino production model, considering only the production of $\tilde{\chi}^0_1 \tilde{\chi}^0_2$, with $m(\tilde{\chi}^0_1,\tilde{\chi}^0_2)= 250$ GeV. The column labelled $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{raw}}$ shows the number of generated events, while $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{events}}$ shows the expected number of events with a luminosity of 139fb$^{−1}$. The last column shows the cut flow efficiency with respect to all weighted events. The events are skimmed by requiring at least one electron or muon that satisfies very loose identification criteria, where the lepton satisfies $p_{\mathrm{T}} > 25$ GeV. The efficiency of this cut is considered in the quoted efficiency of the lepton trigger requirement. Selections with negligible inefficiencies on the given sample, such as data quality requirements, are not displayed. Selections that have not been evaluated in the analysis or are not applicable are denoted with a dash (--).