The mjj distribution in data and simulated events after requiring all selection criteria in the e+e- channel. The various signal hypotheses displayed have been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The mjj distribution in data and simulated events after requiring all selection criteria in the e^{+/-}mu^{-/+} channel. The various signal hypotheses displayed have been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The mjj distribution in data and simulated events after requiring all selection criteria in the mu+mu- channel. The various signal hypotheses displayed have been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events after requiring all selection criteria, in the e+e− channel. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised resonant DNN output is evaluated at mX=400GeV. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events after requiring all selection criteria, in the e+e− channel. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised nonresonant DNN output is evaluated at \kappa_\lambda=1, \kappa_t=1. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events after requiring all selection criteria, in the e^{+/-}mu^{-/+} channel. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised resonant DNN output is evaluated at mX=400GeV. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events after requiring all selection criteria, in the e^{+/-}mu^{-/+} channel. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised nonresonant DNN output is evaluated at \kappa_\lambda=1, \kappa_t=1. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events after requiring all selection criteria, in the mu+mu− channel. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised resonant DNN output is evaluated at mX=400GeV. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events after requiring all selection criteria, in the mu+mu− channel. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised nonresonant DNN output is evaluated at \kappa_\lambda=1, \kappa_t=1. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events, for the e+e- channel, in three different mjj regions. The parameterised resonant DNN output is evaluated at mX=400GeV. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events, for the e+e- channel, in three different mjj regions. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised nonresonant DNN output is evaluated at \kappa_\lambda=1, \kappa_t=1. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events, for the e^{+/-}mu^{-/+} channel, in three different mjj regions. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised resonant DNN output is evaluated at mX=400GeV. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events, for the e^{+/-}mu^{-/+} channel, in three different mjj regions. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised nonresonant DNN output is evaluated at \kappa_\lambda=1, \kappa_t=1. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events, for the mu+mu- channel, in three different mjj regions. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised resonant DNN output is evaluated at mX=400GeV. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

The DNN output distributions in data and simulated events, for the mu+mu- channel, in three different mjj regions. Output values towards 0 are background-like, while output values towards 1 are signal-like. The parameterised nonresonant DNN output is evaluated at \kappa_\lambda=1, \kappa_t=1. The signal hypothesis has been scaled to a cross section of 5 pb for display purposes.

Expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the product of the production cross section for X and branching fraction for X -> HH -> bbVV -> bblnulnu, as a function of mX. These limits are computed using the asymptotic CLs method, combining all channels, for the spin-0 hypothesis.

Expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the product of the production cross section for X and branching fraction for X -> HH -> bbVV -> bblnulnu, as a function of mX. These limits are computed using the asymptotic CLs method, combining all channels, for the spin-2 hypothesis.

expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the product of the Higgs boson pair production cross section and branching fraction for HH -> bbVV -> bblnulnu as a function of kappa_top/kappa_lambda.

Exclusions in the (\kappa_top, \kappa_\lambda) plane. Parameters excluded at 95% CL with the observed data, and expected exclusions and the 68 and 95% bands.

Interpretation of results in the T1tttt model. The colored regions show the upper limits (95\% CL) on the production cross section for $pp\rightarrow \tilde{g}\tilde{g},\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1$ in the $m_{\tilde{g}}$-$m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1}$ plane.

Interpretation of results in the T1tttt model. The colored regions show the upper limits (95\% CL) on the production cross section for $pp\rightarrow \tilde{g}\tilde{g},\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1$ in the $m_{\tilde{g}}$-$m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1}$ plane. The curve shows the observed limit on the corresponding SUSY particle masses obtained by comparing the excluded cross section with theoretical cross sections.

Interpretation of results in the T1tttt model. The colored regions show the upper limits (95\% CL) on the production cross section for $pp\rightarrow \tilde{g}\tilde{g},\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1$ in the $m_{\tilde{g}}$-$m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1}$ plane. The curve shows the observed limit on the corresponding SUSY particle masses obtained by comparing the excluded cross section with $+1\sigma$ theoretical cross sections.

Interpretation of results in the T1tttt model. The colored regions show the upper limits (95\% CL) on the production cross section for $pp\rightarrow \tilde{g}\tilde{g},\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1$ in the $m_{\tilde{g}}$-$m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1}$ plane. The curve shows the observed limit on the corresponding SUSY particle masses obtained by comparing the excluded cross section with $-1\sigma$ theoretical cross sections.

Interpretation of results in the T1tttt model. The colored regions show the upper limits (95\% CL) on the production cross section for $pp\rightarrow \tilde{g}\tilde{g},\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1$ in the $m_{\tilde{g}}$-$m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1}$ plane. The curve shows the expected limit on the corresponding SUSY particle masses obtained by comparing the excluded cross section with theoretical cross sections.

Interpretation of results in the T1tttt model. The colored regions show the upper limits (95\% CL) on the production cross section for $pp\rightarrow \tilde{g}\tilde{g},\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1$ in the $m_{\tilde{g}}$-$m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1}$ plane. The curve shows the expected limit on the corresponding SUSY particle masses corresponding to a $+1\sigma$ variation of the experimental uncertainty.

Interpretation of results in the T1tttt model. The colored regions show the upper limits (95\% CL) on the production cross section for $pp\rightarrow \tilde{g}\tilde{g},\tilde{g}\rightarrow t\bar{t}\tilde{\chi}^0_1$ in the $m_{\tilde{g}}$-$m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1}$ plane. The curve shows the expected limit on the corresponding SUSY particle masses corresponding to a $-1\sigma$ variation of the experimental uncertainty.

Observed excluded region (95\% CL), shown in blue, in the $m_{\tilde{g}}$-$m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1}$ plane for a model combining T5tttt, gluino pair production, followed by gluino decay to an on-shell top squark, together with a model for direct top squark pair production. The top squarks decay via the two-body process $\tilde{t}\rightarrow t\tilde{\chi}^0_1$. The neutralino and top squark masses are related by the constraint $m_{\tilde{t}} = m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1} + 175$ GeV.

Expected excluded region (95\% CL), shown in blue, in the $m_{\tilde{g}}$-$m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1}$ plane for a model combining T5tttt, gluino pair production, followed by gluino decay to an on-shell top squark, together with a model for direct top squark pair production. The top squarks decay via the two-body process $\tilde{t}\rightarrow t\tilde{\chi}^0_1$. The neutralino and top squark masses are related by the constraint $m_{\tilde{t}} = m_{\tilde{\chi}^0_1} + 175$ GeV.

Figure 2. -1 sigma excluded gluino and neutralino masses at 95% CL for the T1tttt.

Figure 2. Expected exclusion for the T1tttt model.

Figure 2. +1 sigma expected exclusion for the T1tttt model.

Figure 2. -1 sigma expected exclusion for the T1tttt model.

Figure 2. Excluded gluino and neutralino masses at 95% CL for the T5tttt.

Figure 2. Expected exclusion for the T5tttt model.

Table 1. Observed event yields and mean background yields from the predictive fit in the 18 bins of the signal region R4.

Table 2. Observed event yields and mean background yields from the predictive fit in four aggregate search bins.

The observed upper limit on the cross section times branching fraction at 95% CL for direct top squark pair production with decay $\widetilde{t}\widetilde{t} \rightarrow t \widetilde{\chi_1^0} t \widetilde{\chi_1^0}$.

The observed exclusion limits at 95% CL assuming 100% branching fraction for direct top squark pair production with decay $\widetilde{t}\widetilde{t} \rightarrow b \chi_1^{+} \bar{b} \chi+1^{-}$, $\chi_1^{\pm}\rightarrow W^{\pm} \widetilde{\chi_1^{0}}$

The observed upper limit on the cross section times branching fraction at 95% CL for direct top squark pair production with decay $\widetilde{t}\widetilde{t} \rightarrow b \chi_1^{+} \bar{b} \chi+1^{-}$, $\chi_1^{\pm}\rightarrow W^{\pm} \widetilde{\chi_1^{0}}$

The observed exclusion limits at 95% CL for direct top squark pair production with decay $\widetilde{t}\widetilde{t} \rightarrow b \chi_1^{+} \bar{t} \widetilde{\chi_1^0}$, $\chi_1^{\pm}\rightarrow W^{\pm} \widetilde{\chi_1^{0}}$ assuming a 50% branching fraction for each $\widetilde{t}$ decay.

The observed upper limit on the cross section at 95% CL for direct top squark pair production with decay $\widetilde{t}\widetilde{t} \rightarrow b \chi_1^{+} \bar{t} \widetilde{\chi_1^0}$, $\chi_1^{\pm}\rightarrow W^{\pm} \widetilde{\chi_1^{0}}$ assuming a 50% branching fraction for each $\widetilde{t}$ decay.

Correlation matrix for the background predictions for the signal regions for the standard selection. The labelling of the regions follows the convention of Fig.~4 in the paper.

Correlation matrix for the background predictions for the signal regions for the compressed selection. The labelling of the regions follows the convention of Fig.~4 in the paper.

95% CL upper limits on the product of the production cross section $\sigma(pp\to N_\mu)$ and the branching ratio $B(N_\mu\to \mu q\bar{q}^{\prime})$ in electron channel, compared with theoretical predictions for HCMN model calculated with CalcHEP.

The 95% CL exclusion curve in the parameters' space, obtained in the analysis of the electron channel.

The 95% CL exclusion curve in the parameters' space, obtained in the analysis of the muon channel.

The $p_T ^{miss}$ distributions for muon channel comparing the data and background model with systematic uncertainty.

The $m_T$ distributions for electron channel comparing the data and background model with systematic uncertainty, after fitting the background-only model to the data.

The $m_T$ distributions for muon channel comparing the data and background model with systematic uncertainty, after fitting the background-only model to the data.

Expected and observed limits on the product of cross section and branching fraction of a new spin-2 heavy resonance X$\rightarrow$ZZ, assuming zero width, based on the combined analysis of the electron and muon channels.

Expected and observed limits on the product of cross section and branching fraction of a new spin-2 heavy resonance X$\rightarrow$ZZ, assuming zero width, based on the combined analysis of the electron channels.

Expected and observed limits on the product of cross section and branching fraction of a new spin-2 heavy resonance X$\rightarrow$ZZ, assuming zero width, based on the combined analysis of the muon channels.

Expected and observed limits on the product of cross section and branching fraction of a new spin-2 heavy resonance X$\rightarrow$ZZ based on a combined analysis of the electron and muon channels. The more generic version of the bulk graviton model takes 0/10%/20%/30% mass width of the resonance into consideration, assuming gluon-gluon fusion production.

Expected and observed limits on the product of cross section and branching fraction of a new spin-2 heavy resonance X$\rightarrow$ZZ based on a combined analysis of the electron and muon channels. The more generic version of the bulk graviton model takes 0/10%/20%/30% mass width of the resonance into consideration, assuming qq annihilation production.

Figure 8. Gluino pair production cross section.

Table 1. Post-fit yields for the background-only fit, observed data, and expected yields for mgluino = 1600 GeV in each search bin.

Dilepton exclusion limits at 95% CL on the CI scale (Lambda) for the six CI models considered for the muon channel. The limits are obtained for m > 400(2200) GeV in the case of constructive (destructive) interference.

Combined dilepton 95% CL exclusion limits on the cross section for the left-left constructive CI model. The red curve in the left plot shows the theoretical cross section as a function of the CI Scale Lambda.

Combined dilepton 95% CL exclusion limits on the CI scale (Lambda) for the six different CI models considered. Thelimits are obtained for m > 400(2200) GeV in the case of constructive (destructive) interference.

Exclusion limits at 95% CL on the UV cutoff for the electron channel with m> 1.8 TeV in the GRW, Hewett, and HLZ conventions for the ADD model. Signal model cross sections are calculated up to leading order and a correction factor of 1.3 is applied.

Exclusion limits at 95% CL on the UV cutoff for the muon channel with m> 1.8 TeV in the GRW, Hewett, and HLZ conventions for the ADD model. Signal model cross sections are calculated up to leading order and a correction factor of 1.3 is applied.

Combined dilepton 95% CL exclusion limit on the cross section in the GRW convention with m > 1.8 TeV for the ADD model.

Combined dilepton 95% CL exclusion limits on the UV cutoff with m> 1.8 TeV in the GRW, Hewett, and HLZ conventions for the ADD model. Signal model cross sections are calculated up to leading order and a correction factor of 1.3 is applied.

Individual and combined dilepton (this analysis) and diphoton 95% CL expected exclusion limits as a summary of all parameter conventions for the ADD model. Signal model cross sections are calculated up to leading order.

Individual and combined dilepton (this analysis) and diphoton 95% CL observed exclusion limits as a summary of all parameter conventions for the ADD model. Signal model cross sections are calculated up to leading order.

Cross section upper limit vs m(GLUINO) for SMS model T5ZZ.

Cross section upper limit vs m(GLUINO) for SMS model T5ZZ.

Cross section upper limit vs m(GLUINO) for SMS model T5ZZ.

Cross section vs m(GLUINO) for SMS model T5ZZ.

Cross section vs m(GLUINO) for SMS model T5ZZ.

Cross section vs m(GLUINO) for SMS model T5ZZ.

Number of events in the pTmiss CR, transfer factor, background prediction, and observed yield in each of the six pTmiss bins. The systematic uncertainties in the background prediction include the shape uncertainties in addition to the uncertainty in T. Also listed in the last column is the number of expected signal events and corresponding statistical uncertainties for one example mass point, m(GLUINO) = 1700 GeV. The last pTmiss bin includes overflows.

Pre-fit background covariance matrix $\sigma_{xy}$ for the 6 pTmiss bins.

Pre-fit background correlation matrix $\rho_{xy}$ for the 6 pTmiss bins.

Observed significance (in standard deviations) of the T5ZZ signal model as a function of the gluino mass.

Cut flow for the signal for two example mass points of the T5ZZ signal model. Here the hadronic baseline is defined by $N_{\mathrm{jets}}\ge 2$, $p_T^{\mathrm{miss}}$ > 300 GeV, $H_T$ > 300 GeV, $\Delta\phi$ cuts, and the isolated photon, lepton and track veto.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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