Figure 8(left) of the article. Differential fiducial cross-section of the Z boson $p_T$ in events with $Z \left( \rightarrow \ell\ell \right) + 1 b$-jet. The thin inner band corresponds to the statistical uncertainty of the data, and the outer band to statistical and systematic uncertainties of the data, added in quadrature.

Figure 8(right) of the article. Differential fiducial cross-section of the leading $b$-jet $p_T$ in events with $Z \left( \rightarrow \ell\ell \right) + 1 b$-jet. The thin inner band corresponds to the statistical uncertainty of the data, and the outer band to statistical and systematic uncertainties of the data, added in quadrature.

Figure 9 of the article. Differential fiducial cross-section of the $\Delta R$ between the $Z$ boson and the leading $b$-jet in events with $Z \left( \rightarrow \ell\ell \right) + 1 b$-jet. The thin inner band corresponds to the statistical uncertainty of the data, and the outer band to statistical and systematic uncertainties of the data, added in quadrature.

Figure 10(left) of the article. Differential fiducial cross-section of the $\Delta \phi$ between the leading and sub-leading $b$-jets in events with $Z \left( \rightarrow \ell\ell \right) + 2 b$-jets. The thin inner band corresponds to the statistical uncertainty of the data, and the outer band to statistical and systematic uncertainties of the data, added in quadrature.

Figure 10(right) of the article. Differential fiducial cross-section of the invariant mass of the leading and sub-leading $b$-jets in events with $Z \left( \rightarrow \ell\ell \right) + 2 b$-jets. The thin inner band corresponds to the statistical uncertainty of the data, and the outer band to statistical and systematic uncertainties of the data, added in quadrature.

Figure 11(left) of the article. Differential fiducial cross-section of the Z boson $p_T$ in events with $Z \left( \rightarrow \ell\ell \right) + 1 c$-jet. The thin inner band corresponds to the statistical uncertainty of the data, and the outer band to statistical and systematic uncertainties of the data, added in quadrature.

Figure 11(right) of the article. Differential fiducial cross-section of the leading $c$-jet $p_T$ in events with $Z \left( \rightarrow \ell\ell ight) + 1 c$-jet. The thin inner band corresponds to the statistical uncertainty of the data, and the outer band to statistical and systematic uncertainties of the data, added in quadrature.

Figure 12 of the article. Differential fiducial cross-section of the leading $c$-jet $x_F$ in events with $Z \left( \rightarrow \ell\ell \right) + 1 c$-jet. The thin inner band corresponds to the statistical uncertainty of the data, and the outer band to statistical and systematic uncertainties of the data, added in quadrature.

Correction factors from parton level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling (see Tables 18 & 24) for the differential cross-section of the Z boson $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ b-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties for what concerns the passage from hadron level flavour dressing to hadron level cone labelling, plus statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations used for parton to hadron corrections. See Table 4.

Correction factors from parton level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling (see Tables 19 & 25) for the differential cross-section of the Z boson $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ c-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties for what concerns the passage from hadron level flavour dressing to hadron level cone labelling, plus statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations used for parton to hadron corrections. See Table 9.

Correction factors from parton level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling (see Tables 20 & 26) for the differential cross-section of the leading $b$-jet $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ b-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties for what concerns the passage from hadron level flavour dressing to hadron level cone labelling, plus statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations used for parton to hadron corrections. See Table 5.

Correction factors from parton level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling (see Tables 21 & 27) for the differential cross-section of the leading $c$-jet $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ c-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties for what concerns the passage from hadron level flavour dressing to hadron level cone labelling, plus statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations used for parton to hadron corrections. See Table 10.

Correction factors from parton level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling (see Tables 22 & 28) for the differential cross-section of the leading $c$-jet $x_F$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ c-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties for what concerns the passage from hadron level flavour dressing to hadron level cone labelling, plus statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations used for parton to hadron corrections. See Table 11.

Correction factors from parton level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling (see Tables 23 & 29) for the differential cross-section of $\Delta R$ between the $Z$ boson and the leading $b$-jet in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ b-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties for what concerns the passage from hadron level flavour dressing to hadron level cone labelling, plus statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations used for parton to hadron corrections. See Table 6.

Correction factors from hadron level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level R 0.3 cone labelling for the differential cross-section of the Z boson $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ b-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties. See Table 12.

Correction factors from hadron level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling for the differential cross-section of the Z boson $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ c-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties. See Table 13.

Correction factors from hadron level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling for the differential cross-section of the leading $b$-jet $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ b-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties. See Table 14.

Correction factors from hadron level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling for the differential cross-section of the leading $c$-jet $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ c-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties. See Table 15.

Correction factors from hadron level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling for the differential cross-section of the leading $c$-jet $x_F$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ c-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties. See Table 16.

Correction factors from hadron level done with flavour dressing algorithms as seen in Ref. [2] of the paper of the paper to hadron level with R 0.3 cone labelling for the differential cross-section of $\Delta R$ between the $Z$ boson and the leading $b$-jet in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ b-jets. Systematic errors include Sherpa 2.2.11 and MGaMC+Py8 FxFx uncertainties. See Table 17.

Correction factors from parton level to hadron level for the differential cross-section of the Z boson $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ b-jets. Systematic errors statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations. See Table 12.

Correction factors from parton level to hadron level for the differential cross-section of the Z boson $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ c-jets. Systematic errors include statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations. See Table 13.

Correction factors from parton level to hadron level for the differential cross-section of the leading $b$-jet $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ b-jets. Systematic errors include statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations. See Table 14.

Correction factors from parton level to hadron level for the differential cross-section of the leading $c$-jet $p_T$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ c-jets. Systematic errors include statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations. See Table 15.

Correction factors from parton level to hadron level for the differential cross-section of the leading $c$-jet $x_F$ in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ c-jets. Systematic errors include statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations. See Table 16.

Correction factors from parton level to hadron level for the differential cross-section of $\Delta R$ between the $Z$ boson and the leading $b$-jet in events with $Z (\rightarrow ll) \ge 1 $ b-jets. Systematic errors include statistical uncertainty of Pythia8 simulations. See Table 17.

I_{AA} of Au+Au 0%-15% collisions at sqrt{s_{NN}} = 200 GeV for R = 0.5 of pi^{0}+jet with E_{T,trig}= 11-15 GeV.

Yield Ratio R=0.2/R=0.5 of Au+Au 0%-15% collisions at sqrt{s_{NN}} = 200 GeV of gamma_{dir}+jet with E_{T,trig}= 15-20 GeV.

Yield Ratio R=0.2/R=0.5 of Au+Au 0%-15% collisions at sqrt{s_{NN}} = 200 GeV of pi^{0}+jet with E_{T,trig}= 11-15 GeV.

Yield Ratio R=0.2/R=0.5 of p+p collisions at sqrt{s_{NN}} = 200 GeV of gamma_{dir}+jet with E_{T,trig}= 15-20 GeV.

Yield Ratio R=0.2/R=0.5 of p+p collisions at sqrt{s_{NN}} = 200 GeV of pi^{0}+jet with E_{T,trig}= 11-15 GeV.

Post-fit distribution of the GNN score evaluated with $m_{H/A}$ = 400 GeV in the validation region in the 2LOS region with $\geq 8$ jets. These regions do not enter the fit. The post-fit background prediction is obtained using the post-fit nuisance parameters from the background-only fit in the control and signal regions.

Observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the cross-section times branching ratio,$ \sigma(pp \rightarrow t\bar{t}H/A ) \times B(H/A \rightarrow t\bar{t})$, as a function of $m_{H/A}$, obtained using the 1L/2LOS final states.

Observed and expected 95% CL lower limits on tanβ as a function of the $m_{H/A}$ mass obtained using the 1L/2LOS final states, assuming a Type-II 2HDM in the alignment limit. Values of tanβ below the observed limit are excluded. The scenario where both the scalar $H$ and pseudo-scalar $A$ contribute with $m_H = m_A$ is shown.

Observed and expected 95% CL lower limits on tanβ as a function of the $m_{H/A}$ mass obtained using the 1L/2LOS final states, assuming a Type-II 2HDM in the alignment limit. Values of tanβ below the observed limit are excluded. The scenario with the contribution from scalar $H$ only is shown.

Observed and expected 95% CL lower limits on tanβ as a function of the $m_{H/A}$ mass obtained using the 1L/2LOS final states, assuming a Type-II 2HDM in the alignment limit. Values of tanβ below the observed limit are excluded. The scenario with the contribution from pseudo-scalar $A$ only is shown.

Expected and observed 95% CL upper limits on the cross-section times branching ratio,$ \sigma(pp \rightarrow t\bar{t}H/A ) \times B(H/A \rightarrow t\bar{t})$, as a function of $m_{H/A}$, obtained from the combination of the 1L/2LOS and 2LSS/ML final states.

Expected and observed 95% CL lower limits on tanβ as a function of the $m_{H/A}$ mass obtained using the 1L/2LOS and 2LSS/ML final states, assuming a Type-II 2HDM in the alignment limit. Values of tanβ below the observed limit are excluded. The scenario where both the scalar $H$ and pseudo-scalar $A$ contribute with $m_H = m_A$ is shown.

Expected and observed 95% CL lower limits on tanβ as a function of the $m_{H/A}$ mass obtained using the 1L/2LOS and 2LSS/ML final states, assuming a Type-II 2HDM in the alignment limit. Values of tanβ below the observed limit are excluded. The scenario with the contribution from scalar $H$ only is shown.

Expected and observed 95% CL lower limits on tanβ as a function of the $m_{H/A}$ mass obtained using the 1L/2LOS and 2LSS/ML final states, assuming a Type-II 2HDM in the alignment limit. Values of tanβ below the observed limit are excluded. The scenario with the contribution from pseudo-scalar $A$ only is shown.

Expected and Observed 95% CL upper limits on the $ \sigma(pp \rightarrow t\bar{t})\times B(S_8\rightarrow t\bar{t})$ production cross-section as a function of $m_{S_8}$, obtained from the combination of the 1L/2LOS and 2LSS/ML final states. The expected limits from the individual 1L/2LOS and 2LSS/ML analyses are also shown.

Post-fit distribution of the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A}$ = 700 GeV in the 1L region with $\geq 10$ jets and four $b$-tagged jets. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis.

Post-fit distribution of the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A}$ = 700 GeV in the 2LOS region with $\geq 8$ jets and $\geq 4$ $b$-tagged jets. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis.

Post-fit distribution of the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A}=$1000 GeV,in the 1L region with $\geq 10$ jets four $b$-tagged jets. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis.

Post-fit distribution of the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A}=$1000 GeV in the 2LOS region with $\geq 8$ jets and $\geq 4$ $b$-tagged jets. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis.

Post-fit distribution of the most important global features used in the GNN training, Sum of the pcb scores of the six jets with the highest scores ($\sum_{i\in[1,6]}\mathrm{pcb}_i$), in the region where the training is performed, i.e., the region with $\geq 9$ jets and $\geq3$ $b$-tagged jets in the 1L channel. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis using the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A} = 400$ GeV.

Post-fit distribution of the most important global features used in the GNN training, Sum of the pcb scores of the six jets with the highest scores ($\sum_{i\in[1,6]}\mathrm{pcb}_i$), in the region where the training is performed i.e.the region with $\geq 7$ jets and $\geq3$ $b$-tagged jets in the 2LOS channel. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis using the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A} = 400$ GeV.

Post-fit distribution of the most important global features used in the GNN training, $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ sum of all reconstructed leptons and jets ($\mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{T}}^{\mathrm{all}}$), in the region where the training is performed, i.e., the region with $\geq 9$ jets and $\geq3$ $b$-tagged jets in the 1L channel. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis using the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A} = 400$ GeV.

Post-fit distribution of the most important global features used in the GNN training, $p_{\mathrm{T}}$ sum of all reconstructed leptons and jets ($\mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{T}}^{\mathrm{all}}$), in the region where the training is performed, i.e. the region with $\geq 7$ jets and $\geq3$ $b$-tagged jets in the 2LOS channel. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis using the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A} = 400$ GeV.

Post-fit distribution of the most important global features used in the GNN training, Number of jets, in the region where the training is performed, i.e., the region with $\geq 9$ jets and $\geq3$ $b$-tagged jets in the 1L channel. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis using the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A} = 400$ GeV.

Post-fit distribution of the most important global features used in the GNN training, Number of jets, in the region where the training is performed, i.e., the region with $\geq 7$ jets and $\geq3$ $b$-tagged jets in the 2LOS channel. The fit is performed under the background-only hypothesis using the GNN scores evaluated with $m_{H/A} = 400$ GeV.

$A_{LL}$ as a function of parton-level invariant mass for dijets with the East barrel-endcap.

$A_{LL}$ as a function of parton-level invariant mass for dijets with the West barrel-endcap.

$A_{LL}$ as a function of parton-level invariant mass for dijets with the endcap-endcap.

The observed and expected ($\pm2\sigma$) upper limits at 95% CL on the branching ratio for $H\rightarrow aa\rightarrow \gamma\gamma\tau\tau$ as a function of the resonance mass hypothesis $m_{a}$.

The polynomial parameterisation of the total signal selection efficiency as a function of $m_{a}$, defined as the fraction of the reconstructed and selected events out of the total number of events in the signal simulated samples.

Observed (points with error bars) and expected background (solid histograms) distributions for $E_{T}^{miss}$ in the signal region (a) SRL, (b) SRM and (c) SRH after the background-only fit applied to the CRs. The predicted signal distributions for the two models with a gluino mass of 2000 GeV and neutralino mass of 250 GeV (SRL), 1050 GeV (SRM) or 1950 GeV (SRH) are also shown for comparison. The uncertainties in the SM background are only statistical.

Observed and expected exclusion limit in the gluino-neutralino mass plane at 95% CL combined using the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point, for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of $139~\mathrm{fb}^{-1}$, for $\gamma/Z$ (a) and $\gamma/h$ (b) signal models. The black solid line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) bands indicating the 1$\sigma$ exclusions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves, the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties. For each point in the higgsino-bino parameter space, the labels indicate the best-expected signal region, where L, M and H mean SRL, SRM and SRH, respectively.

Observed and expected exclusion limit in the gluino-neutralino mass plane at 95% CL combined using the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point, for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of $139~\mathrm{fb}^{-1}$, for $\gamma/Z$ (a) and $\gamma/h$ (b) signal models. The black solid line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) bands indicating the 1$\sigma$ exclusions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves, the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties. For each point in the higgsino-bino parameter space, the labels indicate the best-expected signal region, where L, M and H mean SRL, SRM and SRH, respectively.

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/Z$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/Z$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/Z$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/Z$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/Z$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/Z$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/h$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/h$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/h$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/h$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/h$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Acceptance (left) and efficiency (right) for the $\gamma/h$ model signal grid for SRL (top), SRM (middle) and SRH (bottom).

Cutflow for the SRL selection, for two relevant signal points for both $\gamma/Z$ and $\gamma/h$ models, where the gluinos have mass of 2000 GeV and the neutralinos have a mass of 250 GeV (10000 generated events). The numbers are normalized to a luminosity of 139 $fb^{-1}$.

Cutflow for the SRM selection, for two relevant signal points for both $\gamma/Z$ and $\gamma/h$ models, where the gluinos have mass of 2000 GeV and the neutralinos have a mass of 1050 GeV (10000 generated events). The numbers are normalized to a luminosity of 139 $fb^{-1}$.

Cutflow for the SRH selection, for two relevant signal points for both $\gamma/Z$ and $\gamma/h$ models, where the gluinos have mass of 2000 GeV and the neutralinos have a mass of 1950 GeV (10000 generated events). The numbers are normalized to a luminosity of 139 $fb^{-1}$.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

Observed and expected exclusion limits in the gluino–neutralino mass plane at 95% CL for the full Run-2 dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 139 fb−1 , for the (a) $\gamma/Z$ and (b) $\gamma/h$ signal models. They are obtained by combining limits from the signal region with the best expected sensitivity at each point. The dashed (black) line corresponds to the expected limits at 95% CL, with the light (yellow) band indicating the $\pm 1\sigma$ excursions due to experimental and background-theory uncertainties. The observed limits are indicated by medium (red) curves: the solid contour represents the nominal limit, and the dotted lines are obtained by varying the signal cross section by the theoretical scale and PDF uncertainties.

The distribution of the $p_\mathrm{T}{}_{\mu\mathrm{-had}}^\mathrm{col}$ in the VR. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top-quark, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic sources.

The distributions of $m_{\mu\mathrm{-had}}^\mathrm{col}$ corresponding to the SR selection criteria defined in the text. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top-quark, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic sources.

The distributions of $m_{\mu\mathrm{-had}}^\mathrm{col}$ corresponding to the SR_\text{std} selection criteria defined in the text. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top-quark, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic sources.

The distributions of $m_{\mu\mathrm{-had}}^\mathrm{col}$ corresponding to the SR_\text{tight} selection criteria defined in the text. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top-quark, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic sources.

The distributions of $m_{\mu\mathrm{-had}}^\mathrm{col}$ corresponding to the SR_\text{tight}^\text{std} selection criteria defined in the text. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top-quark, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic sources.

The distribution of $\Delta\phi^\mathrm{signed}_{\mu-MET}$ with all other event selection criteria applied in the SR; the straight lines indicate the positions of the selection requirements. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of $\Delta\phi^\mathrm{signed}_{\mu-MET}$ with all other event selection criteria applied in the VR; the straight lines indicate the positions of the selection requirements. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $m_{\mu\mathrm{-had}}^\mathrm{col}$ in the SR. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $m_{\mu\mathrm{-had}}^\mathrm{col}$ in the VR. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $p_\mathrm{T}$ of the $\tau_\mathrm{had}^{\mu\mkern-10mu\backslash}$ in the SR. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $p_\mathrm{T}$ of the $\tau_\mathrm{had}^{\mu\mkern-10mu\backslash}$ in the VR. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $p_\mathrm{T}$ of the muon removed from the $\tau_\mathrm{had}^{\mu\mkern-10mu\backslash}$ in the SR `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $p_\mathrm{T}$ of the muon removed from the $\tau_\mathrm{had}^{\mu\mkern-10mu\backslash}$ in the VR `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $p_\mathrm{T}$ of the leading jet in the SR. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $p_\mathrm{T}$ of the leading jet in the VR. `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $\Delta{R}_{\tau\tau}^\mathrm{reco}$ between the muon and the $\tau_\mathrm{had}^{\mu\mkern-10mu\backslash}$ in the SR `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the $\Delta{R}_{\tau\tau}^\mathrm{reco}$ between the muon and the $\tau_\mathrm{had}^{\mu\mkern-10mu\backslash}$ in the VR `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the reconstructed $E_\mathrm{T}^\mathrm{miss}$ in the SR `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

The distribution of the reconstructed $E_\mathrm{T}^\mathrm{miss}$ in the VR `$Z(\rightarrow\tau\tau)+\text{jets}$' represents the contributions from the signal process. `Diboson' indicates the contributions from $WW$, $WZ$, and $ZZ$ processes. `Top' represents the predicted contributions from the $t\bar{t}$, single-top, and $tW$ processes. `Other' includes the contributions from the $Z(\rightarrow\ell\ell)$+jets, $W$+jets, and Higgs boson processes. The uncertainties shown include both statistical and systematic errors.

Measured $p_T$ cross sections in full-lepton phase space for 1.2 < |y| < 1.6.

Measured $p_T$ cross sections in full-lepton phase space for 1.6 < |y| < 2.0.

Measured $p_T$ cross sections in full-lepton phase space for 2.0 < |y| < 2.4.

Measured $p_T$ cross sections in full-lepton phase space for 2.4 < |y| < 2.8.

Measured $p_T$ cross sections in full-lepton phase space for 2.8 < |y| < 3.6.

Measured cross sections in full-lepton phase space as a function of |y|.

Normalised measured $p_T$ cross sections in full-lepton phase space for |y| < 1.6.