Measured misidentification probability distribution as a function of track multiplicity for the EMJ-1 criteria group defined in Table 2. The red up-pointing triangles are for b jets while the blue down-pointing triangles are for light-flavor jets. The horizontal lines on the data points indicate the variable bin width.

The $H_\mathrm{T}$ distribution for the observed data events (black points) and the predicted background estimation (blue) for selection set 8 (SM QCD-enhanced), requiring at least two jets tagged by loose emerging jet criteria.

The number of associated tracks distribution for the observed data events (black points) and the predicted background estimation (blue) for selection set 8 (SM QCD-enhanced), requiring at least two jets tagged by loose emerging jet criteria.

The $H_\mathrm{T}$ distribution for the observed data events (black points) and the predicted background estimation (blue) for selection set 9 (SM QCD-enhanced), requiring at least one jet tagged by loose emerging jet criteria and large $p_\mathrm{T}^\mathrm{miss}$.

The number of associated tracks distribution for the observed data events (black points) and the predicted background estimation (blue) for selection set 9 (SM QCD-enhanced), requiring at least one jet tagged by loose emerging jet criteria and large $p_\mathrm{T}^\mathrm{miss}$.

Upper limits at 95% CL on the signal cross section for models with dark pion mass $(m_{\pi_\mathrm{DK}})$ of 5 GeV in the proper decay length $(c\tau_{\pi_\mathrm{DK}})$ versus dark mediator mass $(m_{\mathrm{X_{DK}}})$ plane.

Dark mediator mass exclusion limits at 95% CL derived from theoretical cross sections for models with dark pion mass $(m_{\pi_\mathrm{DK}})$ of 5 GeV in the proper decay length $(c\tau_{\pi_\mathrm{DK}})$ versus dark mediator mass $(m_{\mathrm{X_{DK}}})$ plane.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lower mass exclusion limits for scalar and vector LQs.

Observed upper limits on the production cross section for pair production of LQs decaying into a top quark and a muon or bottom quark and a neutrino at 95% CL in the $M_{LQ} - B(LQ \rightarrow t\mu)$ plane.

Lower mass exclusion limits for scalar and vector LQs.

W+jets BDT distributions in the muon and electron single-lepton channel. The SR is defined as events with W+jets BDT >= 0.5.

W+jets BDT distributions in the muon and electron single-lepton channel. The SR is defined as events with W+jets BDT >= 0.5.

Dijet rapidity difference $(|\Delta y|)$ for events passing the fully hadronic event selection for all $m_{t\overline{t}}$ and for events with an $m_{t\overline{t}}$ > 2 TeV.

Dijet rapidity difference $(|\Delta y|)$ for events passing the fully hadronic event selection for all $m_{t\overline{t}}$ and for events with an $m_{t\overline{t}}$ > 2 TeV.

Distributions of $p_{T}$ and $m_{SD}$ for the W+jets background in the muon and electron channels using the W+jets mistag CR.

Distributions of $p_{T}$ and $m_{SD}$ for the W+jets background in the muon and electron channels using the W+jets mistag CR.

Distributions of $p_{T}$ and $m_{SD}$ for the W+jets background in the muon and electron channels using the W+jets mistag CR.

Distributions of $p_{T}$ and $m_{SD}$ for the W+jets background in the muon and electron channels using the W+jets mistag CR.

Distributions of $S_{T}$ in the background-enriched CR for $\mu\mu$, $ee$, and $e\mu$ subchannels.

Distributions of $S_{T}$ in the background-enriched CR for $\mu\mu$, $ee$, and $e\mu$ subchannels.

Distributions of $S_{T}$ in the background-enriched CR for $\mu\mu$, $ee$, and $e\mu$ subchannels.

Distributions of ST for the $\mu\mu$, $ee$, and $e\mu$ SRs in the boosted and nonboosted regions.

Distributions of ST for the $\mu\mu$, $ee$, and $e\mu$ SRs in the boosted and nonboosted regions.

Distributions of ST for the $\mu\mu$, $ee$, and $e\mu$ SRs in the boosted and nonboosted regions.

Distributions of ST for the $\mu\mu$, $ee$, and $e\mu$ SRs in the boosted and nonboosted regions.

Distributions of ST for the $\mu\mu$, $ee$, and $e\mu$ SRs in the boosted and nonboosted regions.

Distributions of ST for the $\mu\mu$, $ee$, and $e\mu$ SRs in the boosted and nonboosted regions.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the single-lepton channel CR1 and CR2 forthe muon and electron categories.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the single-lepton channel CR1 and CR2 forthe muon and electron categories.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the single-lepton channel SRs for the muon and electron categories with and without t tagging

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the single-lepton channel SRs for the muon and electron categories with and without t tagging

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the single-lepton channel CR1 and CR2 forthe muon and electron categories.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the single-lepton channel CR1 and CR2 forthe muon and electron categories.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the single-lepton channel SRs for the muon and electron categories with and without t tagging

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the single-lepton channel SRs for the muon and electron categories with and without t tagging

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the fully hadronic channel SR categories, used to extract the final results.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the fully hadronic channel SR categories, used to extract the final results.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the fully hadronic channel SR categories, used to extract the final results.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the fully hadronic channel SR categories, used to extract the final results.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the fully hadronic channel SR categories, used to extract the final results.

Distributions of $m_{t\overline{t}}$ for the fully hadronic channel SR categories, used to extract the final results.

Figure 9a (upper left). The 95% CL upper limit on the production cross section of the T1tttt simplified models as a function of the gluino and LSP masses.

Figure 9a (upper left). Observed exclusion region at 95% CL assuming 100% branching fraction.

Figure 9a (upper left). Expected exclusion region at 95% CL assuming 100% branching fraction.

Figure 9b (upper right). The 95% CL upper limit on the production cross section of the T1ttbb simplified models as a function of the gluino and LSP masses.

Figure 9b (upper right). Observed exclusion region at 95% CL.

Figure 9b (upper right). Expected exclusion region at 95%.

Figure 9c (bottom left). The 95% CL upper limit on the production cross section of the T5tttt simplified models as a function of the gluino and LSP masses. imits are not given for the T5tttt model for mχ~01< 50 GeV for the reason stated in the text.

Figure 9c (bottom left). Observed exclusion region at 95% CL assuming 100% branching fraction.

Figure 9c (bottom left). Expected exclusion region at 95% CL assuming 100% branching fraction.

Figure 9d (bottom right). The 95% CL upper limit on the production cross section of the T5ttcc simplified models as a function of the gluino and LSP masses.

Figure 9d (bottom right). Observed exclusion region at 95% CL.

Figure 9d (bottom right). Expected exclusion region at 95% CL.

The observed number of events and the total background prediction for search regions with Nt = 1 and Nb = 1.

The observed number of events and the total background prediction for search regions with Nt = 1 and Nb ≥ 2.

The observed number of events and the total background prediction for search regions with Nt ≥ 2.

Selected T2tt signal yields for the aggregate search bins.

Selected gluino mediated signal yields for the aggregate search bins.

The relative statistical and systematic uncertainties in % from various sources for the absolute double-differential cross section measurements in bins of Z pt for the 0 < |y(Z)| < 0.4 bin in the dimuon final state.

The measured absolute cross sections in bins of Z pt different |y(Z)| bins, using dressed level leptons. The cross sections are normalized by the bin width.

The measured normalized cross sections in bins of Z pt, using dressed level leptons. The cross sections are divided by the bin width and then the distributions are normalized to 1.

The measured normalized cross sections in bins of $\phi^{\scriptscriptstyle *}_\eta$, using dressed level leptons. The cross sections are divided by the bin width and then the distributions are normalized to 1.

The measured normalized cross sections in bins of |y(Z)|, using dressed level leptons. The cross sections are divided by the bin width and then the distributions are normalized to 1.

The measured normalized cross sections in bins of Z pt in |y(Z)| bins, using dressed level leptons. The cross sections are divided by the bin width and then the distributions are normalized to 1.

Covariance matrix using born level leptons for all bins used in bins of Z pt in the dimuon final state.

Covariance matrix for normalized cross sections using born level leptons for all bins used in bins of Z pt for the 0 < |y(Z)| < 0.4 bin in the dimuon final state.

The measured absolute cross sections in bins of Z pt different |y(Z)| bins, using born level leptons. The cross sections are normalized by the bin width. The first bin (0-1 GeV) is not shown as large differences were observed in aMC@NLO and POWHEG predictions at Born level.

The measured normalized cross sections in bins of Z pt, using born level leptons. The first bin (0-1 GeV) is not shown as large differences were observed in aMC@NLO and POWHEG predictions at Born level. The cross sections are divided by the bin width and then the distributions are normalized to 1.

The measured normalized cross sections in bins of $\phi^{\scriptscriptstyle *}_\eta$, using born level leptons. The cross sections are divided by the bin width and then the distributions are normalized to 1.

The measured normalized cross sections (left) in bins of Z pt in |y(Z)| bins, using born level leptons. The first bin (0-1 GeV) is not shown as large differences were observed in aMC@NLO and POWHEG predictions at Born level. The cross sections are divided by the bin width and then the distributions are normalized to 1.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for bbA prodcution and the branching fraction $\mathrm{A} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained from the combination of the $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ and $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channels in the 1 b tag category, as a function of the A boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for bbA prodcution and the branching fraction $\mathrm{A} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained in the $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1 b tag category, as a function of the A boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for bbA prodcution and the branching fraction $\mathrm{A} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained in the $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1 b tag category, as a function of the A boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

The product of acceptance, efficiency, and branching fraction of the qbX signal with $\mathrm{X} \rightarrow \tau\tau$ and $m_{\mathrm{B}}=170~\mathrm{GeV}$ in $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ and $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channels of the 1b1f and 1b1c event categories, as a function of the X boson mass. The selections are as described in the paper. The uncertainty refers to the statistical uncertainty only.

Observed $m_{\tau\tau}$ distribution in the $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1b1f category, compared to the expected SM background contributions. The distributions of the qbX signal with $m_{\mathrm{B}}=170~\mathrm{GeV}$, and X boson mass 40 and 60 GeV are overlaid to illustrate the sensitivity. They are normalized to the cross section times branching fraction of 20 pb. The uncertainty band represents the sum in quadrature of statistical and systematic uncertainties obtained from the fit. The lower panel shows the ratio between the observed and expected events in each bin.

Observed $m_{\tau\tau}$ distribution in the $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1b1c category, compared to the expected SM background contributions. The distributions of the qbX signal with $m_{\mathrm{B}}=170~\mathrm{GeV}$, and X boson mass 40 and 60 GeV are overlaid to illustrate the sensitivity. They are normalized to the cross section times branching fraction of 20 pb. The uncertainty band represents the sum in quadrature of statistical and systematic uncertainties obtained from the fit. The lower panel shows the ratio between the observed and expected events in each bin.

Observed $m_{\tau\tau}$ distribution in the $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1b1f category, compared to the expected SM background contributions. The distributions of the qbX signal with $m_{\mathrm{B}}=170~\mathrm{GeV}$, and X boson mass 40 and 60 GeV are overlaid to illustrate the sensitivity. They are normalized to the cross section times branching fraction of 20 pb. The uncertainty band represents the sum in quadrature of statistical and systematic uncertainties obtained from the fit. The lower panel shows the ratio between the observed and expected events in each bin.

Observed $m_{\tau\tau}$ distribution in the $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1b1c category, compared to the expected SM background contributions. The distributions of the qbX signal with $m_{\mathrm{B}}=170~\mathrm{GeV}$, and X boson mass 40 and 60 GeV are overlaid to illustrate the sensitivity. They are normalized to the cross section times branching fraction of 20 pb. The uncertainty band represents the sum in quadrature of statistical and systematic uncertainties obtained from the fit. The lower panel shows the ratio between the observed and expected events in each bin.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for the prodcution of the qbX signal with mB = 170 GeV and the branching fraction $\mathrm{X} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained from the combination of the $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ and $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channels, and the 1b1f and 1b1c categories, as a function of the X boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for the prodcution of the qbX signal with mB = 300 GeV and the branching fraction $\mathrm{X} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained from the combination of the $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ and $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channels, and the 1b1f and 1b1c categories, as a function of the X boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for the prodcution of the qbX signal with mB = 450 GeV and the branching fraction $\mathrm{X} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained from the combination of the $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ and $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channels, and the 1b1f and 1b1c categories, as a function of the X boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for the prodcution of the qbX signal with mB = 170 GeV and the branching fraction $\mathrm{X} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained in the $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1b1f category, as a function of the X boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for the prodcution of the qbX signal with mB = 170 GeV and the branching fraction $\mathrm{X} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained in the $\mathrm{e}\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1b1c category, as a function of the X boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for the prodcution of the qbX signal with mB = 170 GeV and the branching fraction $\mathrm{X} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained in the $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1b1f category, as a function of the X boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

Observed (black solid) and expected (black dotted) limits at 95% confidence level on the product of the the cross section for the prodcution of the qbX signal with mB = 170 GeV and the branching fraction $\mathrm{X} \rightarrow \tau\tau$, obtained in the $\mu\tau_\mathrm{h}$ channel of the 1b1c category, as a function of the X boson mass. The green and yellow bands represent the one and two standard deviation uncertainties in the expected limits.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for group B before fitting.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for group C before fitting.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for group C before fitting.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for group D before fitting.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for group D before fitting.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $T\bar T$ cross section as a function of the T quark mass assuming Br(T → tZ) = 100%.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $T\bar T$ cross section as a function of the T quark mass assuming Br(T → tZ) = 100%.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $T\bar T$ cross section as a function of the T quark mass assuming Br(T → tZ) = B(T → tH) = 50%.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $T\bar T$ cross section as a function of the T quark mass assuming Br(T → tZ) = B(T → tH) = 50%.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $T\bar T$ cross section as a function of the T quark mass assuming Br(T → tZ) = B(T → bW) = 50%

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $T\bar T$ cross section as a function of the T quark mass assuming Br(T → tZ) = B(T → bW) = 50%

The number of observed events and the predicted number of SM background events in the $T\bar T$ search using electron channel in the four event groups.

The number of observed events and the predicted number of SM background events in the $T\bar T$ search using electron channel in the four event groups.

The number of observed events and the predicted number of SM background events in the $T\bar T$ search using muon channel in the four event groups.

The number of observed events and the predicted number of SM background events in the $T\bar T$ search using muon channel in the four event groups.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for 1b event category for data and the expected background before fitting.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for 1b event category for data and the expected background before fitting.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for 2b event category for data and the expected background.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for 2b event category for data and the expected background.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for boosted t event category for data and the expected background.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for boosted t event category for data and the expected background.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for boosted H event category for data and the expected background.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for boosted H event category for data and the expected background.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for boosted Z event category for data and the expected background.

The $S_{\rm T}$ distribution for boosted Z event category for data and the expected background.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $B\bar B$ cross section as a function of the B quark mass assuming Br(B → bZ) = 100%.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $B\bar B$ cross section as a function of the B quark mass assuming Br(B → bZ) = 100%.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $B\bar B$ cross section as a function of the B quark mass assuming Br(B → bZ) = Br(B → bH) = 50%.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $B\bar B$ cross section as a function of the B quark mass assuming Br(B → bZ) = Br(B → bH) = 50%.

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $B\bar B$ cross section as a function of the B quark mass assuming Br(B → bZ) = Br(B → tW) = 50%

The observed and expected 95% CL upper limits on the $B\bar B$ cross section as a function of the B quark mass assuming Br(B → bZ) = Br(B → tW) = 50%

The number of observed events and the predicted number of SM background events in the $B\bar B$ search using electron channel in the five event categories.

The number of observed events and the predicted number of SM background events in the $B\bar B$ search using electron channel in the five event categories.

The number of observed events and the predicted number of SM background events in the $B\bar B$ search using muon channel in the five event categories.

The number of observed events and the predicted number of SM background events in the $B\bar B$ search using muon channel in the five event categories.