The elliptic flow, $v_{2}$, for $\Omega^{-}$ as a function of $p_{T}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow, $v_{2}$, for $D^{0}$ mesons as a function of $p_{T}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}$, for $K^{0}_{S}$ as a function of $p_{T}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}$, for $\Lambda$ as a function of $p_{T}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}$, for $\Xi^{-}$ as a function of $p_{T}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}$, for $\Omega^{-}$ as a function of $p_{T}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}$, for $D^{0}$ mesons as a function of $p_{T}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $K^{0}_{S}$ as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $\Lambda$ as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $\Xi^{-}$ as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $\Omega^{-}$ as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $D^{0}$ meson as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in pPb collision at 8.16 TeV.

The elliptic flow after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}$, for $K^{0}_{S}$ as a function of $p_{T}$ in PbPb collision at 5.02 TeV.

The elliptic flow after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}$, for $\Lambda$ as a function of $p_{T}$ in PbPb collision at 5.02 TeV.

The elliptic flow after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}$, for $\Xi^{-}$ as a function of $p_{T}$ in PbPb collision at 5.02 TeV.

The elliptic flow after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}$, for $\Omega^{-}$ as a function of $p_{T}$ in PbPb collision at 5.02 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $K^{0}_{S}$ as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in PbPb collision at 5.02 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $\Lambda$ as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in PbPb collision at 5.02 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $\Xi^{-}$ as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in PbPb collision at 5.02 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $\Omega^{-}$ as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in PbPb collision at 5.02 TeV.

The elliptic flow per constituent quark after correcting back-to-back jet contribution, $v_{2}^{sub}/n_{q}$, for $D^{0}$ meson as a function of transverse kinetic energy per constituent quark $KE_{T}/n_{q}$ in PbPb collision at 5.02 TeV.

The centrality dependence of e+e− invariant mass spectra within the STAR acceptance from Au+Au collisions and U+U collisions for pair pT < 0.15 GeV/c. The vertical bars on data points depict the statistical uncertainties, while the systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes. The hadronic cocktail yields from U+U collisions are ∼5%–12% higher than those from Au+Au collisions in given centrality bins; thus only cocktails for Au+Au collisions are shown here as solid lines, with shaded bands representing the systematic uncertainties for clarity.

The centrality dependence of e+e− invariant mass spectra within the STAR acceptance from Au+Au collisions and U+U collisions for pair pT < 0.15 GeV/c. The vertical bars on data points depict the statistical uncertainties, while the systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes. The hadronic cocktail yields from U+U collisions are ∼5%–12% higher than those from Au+Au collisions in given centrality bins; thus only cocktails for Au+Au collisions are shown here as solid lines, with shaded bands representing the systematic uncertainties for clarity.

The centrality dependence of e+e− invariant mass spectra within the STAR acceptance from Au+Au collisions and U+U collisions for pair pT < 0.15 GeV/c. The vertical bars on data points depict the statistical uncertainties, while the systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes. The hadronic cocktail yields from U+U collisions are ∼5%–12% higher than those from Au+Au collisions in given centrality bins; thus only cocktails for Au+Au collisions are shown here as solid lines, with shaded bands representing the systematic uncertainties for clarity.

The corresponding ratios of data over cocktail for Figure 1.

The corresponding ratios of data over cocktail for Figure 1.

The corresponding ratios of data over cocktail for Figure 1.

The corresponding ratios of data over cocktail for Figure 1.

The corresponding ratios of data over cocktail for Figure 1.

The corresponding ratios of data over cocktail for Figure 1.

The e+e− pair pT distributions within the STAR acceptance for different mass regions in 60%–80% Au+Au and U+U collisions compared to cocktails. The systematic uncertainties of the data are shown as gray boxes. The gray bands depict the systematic uncertainties of the cocktails.

The e+e− pair pT distributions within the STAR acceptance for different mass regions in 60%–80% Au+Au and U+U collisions compared to cocktails. The systematic uncertainties of the data are shown as gray boxes. The gray bands depict the systematic uncertainties of the cocktails.

The e+e− pair pT distributions within the STAR acceptance for different mass regions in 60%–80% Au+Au and U+U collisions compared to cocktails. The systematic uncertainties of the data are shown as gray boxes. The gray bands depict the systematic uncertainties of the cocktails.

The e+e− pair pT distributions within the STAR acceptance for different mass regions in 60%–80% Au+Au and U+U collisions compared to cocktails. The systematic uncertainties of the data are shown as gray boxes. The gray bands depict the systematic uncertainties of the cocktails.

The e+e− pair pT distributions within the STAR acceptance for different mass regions in 60%–80% Au+Au and U+U collisions compared to cocktails. The systematic uncertainties of the data are shown as gray boxes. The gray bands depict the systematic uncertainties of the cocktails.

The e+e− pair pT distributions within the STAR acceptance for different mass regions in 60%–80% Au+Au and U+U collisions compared to cocktails. The systematic uncertainties of the data are shown as gray boxes. The gray bands depict the systematic uncertainties of the cocktails.

The low-pT (pT < 0.15 GeV/c) e+e− excess mass spectra (data − cocktail) within the STAR acceptance in 60%–80% for Au + Au and U + U collisions, compared with a broadened rho meson model calculation [8]. The contributions of rho and phi from the photonuclear process are shown, as are the contributions of photon-photon process from two models [33,34]. The model calculations are for Au + Au collisions in the corresponding centrality bins.

The low-pT (pT < 0.15 GeV/c) e+e− excess mass spectra (data − cocktail) within the STAR acceptance in 60%–80% for Au + Au and U + U collisions, compared with a broadened rho meson model calculation [8]. The contributions of rho and phi from the photonuclear process are shown, as are the contributions of photon-photon process from two models [33,34]. The model calculations are for Au + Au collisions in the corresponding centrality bins.

The low-pT (pT < 0.15 GeV/c) e+e− excess mass spectra (data − cocktail) within the STAR acceptance in 40%–60% for Au + Au and U + U collisions, compared with a broadened rho meson model calculation [8]. The contributions of rho and phi from the photonuclear process are shown, as are the contributions of photon-photon process from two models [33,34]. The model calculations are for Au + Au collisions in the corresponding centrality bins.

The low-pT (pT < 0.15 GeV/c) e+e− excess mass spectra (data − cocktail) within the STAR acceptance in 40%–60% for Au + Au and U + U collisions, compared with a broadened rho meson model calculation [8]. The contributions of rho and phi from the photonuclear process are shown, as are the contributions of photon-photon process from two models [33,34]. The model calculations are for Au + Au collisions in the corresponding centrality bins.

The centrality dependence of integrated excess yields in the mass regions of 0.4–0.76, 0.76–1.2, and 1.2–2.6 GeV=c2 in Au + Au and U + U collisions. The centrality dependence of hadronic cocktail yields in the mass region of 0.76–1.2 GeV/c2 in both collisions is also shown for comparison. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes.

The centrality dependence of integrated excess yields in the mass regions of 0.4–0.76, 0.76–1.2, and 1.2–2.6 GeV=c2 in Au + Au and U + U collisions. The centrality dependence of hadronic cocktail yields in the mass region of 0.76–1.2 GeV/c2 in both collisions is also shown for comparison. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes.

The centrality dependence of integrated excess yields in the mass regions of 0.4–0.76, 0.76–1.2, and 1.2–2.6 GeV=c2 in Au + Au and U + U collisions. The centrality dependence of hadronic cocktail yields in the mass region of 0.76–1.2 GeV/c2 in both collisions is also shown for comparison. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes.

The centrality dependence of integrated excess yields in the mass regions of 0.4–0.76, 0.76–1.2, and 1.2–2.6 GeV=c2 in Au + Au and U + U collisions. The centrality dependence of hadronic cocktail yields in the mass region of 0.76–1.2 GeV/c2 in both collisions is also shown for comparison. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes.

The centrality dependence of integrated excess yields in the mass regions of 0.4–0.76, 0.76–1.2, and 1.2–2.6 GeV=c2 in Au + Au and U + U collisions. The centrality dependence of hadronic cocktail yields in the mass region of 0.76–1.2 GeV/c2 in both collisions is also shown for comparison. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes.

The centrality dependence of integrated excess yields in the mass regions of 0.4–0.76, 0.76–1.2, and 1.2–2.6 GeV/c2 in Au + Au and U + U collisions. The centrality dependence of hadronic cocktail yields in the mass region of 0.76–1.2 GeV/c2 in both collisions is also shown for comparison. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes.

The p2T distributions of excess yields within the STAR acceptance in the mass regions of 0.4–0.76 GeV/c2 in 60%–80% Au + Au and U + U collisions. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes. The solid and dotted lines are exponential fits to the data in Au + Au and U + U collisions, respectively. The dot-dashed and dot-dot- dashed lines represent the p2T distributions for the photon-photon process from two models [33,34] within the STAR acceptance in 60%–80% Au + Au collisions. The dashed lines illustrate the corresponding p2T distributions for e+e− pairs from the model [33] traversing 1 fm in a constant magnetic field of 10^14 T perpendicular to the beam line.

The p2T distributions of excess yields within the STAR acceptance in the mass regions of 0.4–0.76 GeV/c2 in 60%–80% Au + Au and U + U collisions. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes. The solid and dotted lines are exponential fits to the data in Au + Au and U + U collisions, respectively. The dot-dashed and dot-dot- dashed lines represent the p2T distributions for the photon-photon process from two models [33,34] within the STAR acceptance in 60%–80% Au + Au collisions. The dashed lines illustrate the corresponding p2T distributions for e+e− pairs from the model [33] traversing 1 fm in a constant magnetic field of 10^14 T perpendicular to the beam line.

The p2T distributions of excess yields within the STAR acceptance in the mass regions of 0.76–1.2 GeV/c2 in 60%–80% Au + Au and U + U collisions. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes. The solid and dotted lines are exponential fits to the data in Au + Au and U + U collisions, respectively. The dot-dashed and dot-dot- dashed lines represent the p2T distributions for the photon-photon process from two models [33,34] within the STAR acceptance in 60%–80% Au + Au collisions. The dashed lines illustrate the corresponding p2T distributions for e+e− pairs from the model [33] traversing 1 fm in a constant magnetic field of 10^14 T perpendicular to the beam line.

The p2T distributions of excess yields within the STAR acceptance in the mass regions of 0.76–1.2 GeV/c2 in 60%–80% Au + Au and U + U collisions. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes. The solid and dotted lines are exponential fits to the data in Au + Au and U + U collisions, respectively. The dot-dashed and dot-dot- dashed lines represent the p2T distributions for the photon-photon process from two models [33,34] within the STAR acceptance in 60%–80% Au + Au collisions. The dashed lines illustrate the corresponding p2T distributions for e+e− pairs from the model [33] traversing 1 fm in a constant magnetic field of 10^14 T perpendicular to the beam line.

The p2T distributions of excess yields within the STAR acceptance in the mass regions of 1.2–2.6 GeV/c2 in 60%–80% Au + Au and U + U collisions. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes. The solid and dotted lines are exponential fits to the data in Au + Au and U + U collisions, respectively. The dot-dashed and dot-dot- dashed lines represent the p2T distributions for the photon-photon process from two models [33,34] within the STAR acceptance in 60%–80% Au + Au collisions. The dashed lines illustrate the corresponding p2T distributions for e+e− pairs from the model [33] traversing 1 fm in a constant magnetic field of 10^14 T perpendicular to the beam line.

The p2T distributions of excess yields within the STAR acceptance in the mass regions of 1.2–2.6 GeV/c2 in 60%–80% Au + Au and U + U collisions. The systematic uncertainties are shown as gray boxes. The solid and dotted lines are exponential fits to the data in Au + Au and U + U collisions, respectively. The dot-dashed and dot-dot- dashed lines represent the p2T distributions for the photon-photon process from two models [33,34] within the STAR acceptance in 60%–80% Au + Au collisions. The dashed lines illustrate the corresponding p2T distributions for e+e− pairs from the model [33] traversing 1 fm in a constant magnetic field of 10^14 T perpendicular to the beam line.

The corresponding sqrt(p2T) of excess yields. The vertical bars on data points are the combined statistical and systematic uncertainties.

The corresponding sqrt(p2T) of excess yields. The vertical bars on data points are the combined statistical and systematic uncertainties.

The $p_{T}$ spectra of $\pi^{-}$ measured at midrapidity (|y|<0.1) in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV. Spectra are plotted for nine centrality classes, with some spectra multiplied by a scale factor to improve clarity, as indicatedin the legend

The $p_{T}$ spectra of $K^{+}$ measured at midrapidity (|y|<0.1) in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV. Spectra are plotted for nine centrality classes, with some spectra multiplied by a scale factor to improve clarity, as indicatedin the legend

The $p_{T}$ spectra of $K^{-}$ measured at midrapidity (|y|<0.1) in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV. Spectra are plotted for nine centrality classes, with some spectra multiplied by a scale factor to improve clarity, as indicatedin the legend

Average $p_{T}$ of $\pi^{+}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Average $p_{T}$ of $\pi^{-}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Average $p_{T}$ of $K^{+}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Average $p_{T}$ of $K^{-}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$= 14.5 GeV.

Average $p_{T}$ of p as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Average $p_{T}$ of p-bar as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

dN/dy of $\pi^{+}$ scaled by 0.5*$N_{part}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

dN/dy of $\pi^{-}$ scaled by 0.5*$N_{part}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

dN/dy of $K^{+}$ scaled by 0.5*$N_{part}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

dN/dy of $K^{-}$ scaled by 0.5*$N_{part}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

dN/dy of proton scaled by 0.5*$N_{part}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

dN/dy of p-bar scaled by 0.5*$N_{part}$ as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Kinetic freeze-out temperature as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Velocity as a function of number of participant for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

The event plane resolution calculated for Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV as a function of centrality.

Inclusive charged particle elliptic flow v2 at mid-pseudorapidity (|y| <1.0) as a function of $p_{T}$ for 10-20% centrality in Au + Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Inclusive charged particle elliptic flow v2 at mid-pseudorapidity (|y| <1.0) as a function of $p_{T}$ for 20-30% centrality in Au + Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Inclusive charged particle elliptic flow v2 at mid-pseudorapidity (|y| <1.0) as a function of $p_{T}$ for 30-40% centrality in Au + Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Inclusive charged particle elliptic flow v2 at mid-pseudorapidity (|y| <1.0) as a function of transverse momentum $p_{T}$ for six centrality classes, obtained using the $\eta$-sub event plane method in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Inclusive charged particle elliptic flow v2 at mid-pseudorapidity (|y| <1.0) as a function of $p_{T}$-integrated v2($\eta$) for six centrality classes, obtained using the $\eta$-sub event plane method in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

The ratio inclusive charged particle elliptic flow v2 over root-mean-square participant eccentricity $Epart_{2}$ at mid-pseudorapidity as a function of $p_{T}$ for 10–20%, 30–40%, and 50–60% collision centralities in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Summary of centrality bins, average number of participants $N_{part}$, number of binary collisions $N_{coll}$, reaction plane eccentricity eRP, participant eccentricity epart, root-mean-square of the participant eccentricity epart{2}, and transverse area $S_{part}$ from MC Glauber simulations at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

The inclusive charged particle elliptic flow v2($\eta$-sub) versus pseudorapidity $\eta$ at mid-pseudorapidity for $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of $p_{T}$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 7.7 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of $p_{T}$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 11.5 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of $p_{T}$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of $p_{T}$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 19.6 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of $p_{T}$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 27.0 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of $p_{T}$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 39.0 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of pseudorapidity $\eta$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 7.7 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of pseudorapidity $\eta$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 11.5 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of pseudorapidity $\eta$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 14.5 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of pseudorapidity $\eta$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 19.6 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of pseudorapidity $\eta$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 27.0 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of pseudorapidity $\eta$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 39.0 GeV for 0–10%, 10–40% and 40–80% centrality intervals.

Rapidity-odd charged particles directed flow v1 as a function of pseudorapidity $\eta$ in Au+Au collisions at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}$ = 7.7 – 39 GeV for 30-60% centrality intervals.