Comparison of data with estimated backgrounds in the $\tilde{E}_\text{T}^\text{miss}$ distribution with the TZCR1 event selection except for the requirement on $\tilde{E}_\text{T}^\text{miss}$. The variables $\tilde{E}_\text{T}^\text{miss}$ and $\tilde{m}_\text{T}$ are constructed in the same way as $E_\text{T}^\text{miss}$ and $m_\text{T}$ but treating the leading photon transverse momentum as invisible. The predicted backgrounds are scaled with normalization factors. The uncertainty band includes statistical and all experimental systematic uncertainties. The last bin includes overflow.

Comparison of data with estimated backgrounds in the $\tilde{m}_\text{T}$ distribution with the TZCR1 event selection except for the requirement on $\tilde{m}_\text{T}$. The variables $\tilde{E}_\text{T}^\text{miss}$ and $\tilde{m}_\text{T}$ are constructed in the same way as $E_\text{T}^\text{miss}$ and $m_\text{T}$ but treating the leading photon transverse momentum as invisible. The predicted backgrounds are scaled with normalization factors. The uncertainty band includes statistical and all experimental systematic uncertainties. The last bin includes overflow.

Comparison of the observed data ($n_\text{obs}$) with the predicted background ($n_\text{exp}$) in the validation and signal regions. The background predictions are obtained using the background-only fit configuration. The bottom panel shows the significance of the difference between data and predicted background, where the significance is based on the total uncertainty ($\sigma_\text{tot}$).

Jet multiplicity distributions for events where exactly two signal leptons are selected. No correction factors are included in the background normalizations. The uncertainty band includes statistical and all experimental systematic uncertainties. The last bin includes overflow.

Jet multiplicity distributions for events where exactly one lepton plus one $\tau$ candidate are selected. No correction factors are included in the background normalizations. The uncertainty band includes statistical and all experimental systematic uncertainties. The last bin includes overflow.

The $E_\text{T}^\text{miss}$ distribution in SR1. In the plot, the full event selection in the corresponding signal region is applied, except for the requirement on $E_\text{T}^\text{miss}$. The predicted backgrounds are scaled with normalization factors. The uncertainty band includes statistical and all experimental systematic uncertainties. The last bin contains the overflow. Benchmark signal models are overlaid for comparison. The benchmark models are specified by the gluino and stop masses, given in TeV in the table.

The $m_\text{T}$ distribution in SR1. In the plot, the full event selection in the corresponding signal region is applied, except for the requirement on $m_\text{T}$. The predicted backgrounds are scaled with normalization factors. The uncertainty band includes statistical and all experimental systematic uncertainties. The last bin contains the overflow. Benchmark signal models are overlaid for comparison. The benchmark models are specified by the gluino and stop masses, given in TeV in the table.

Expected (black dashed) 95% excluded regions in the plane of $m_{\tilde{g}}$ versus $m_{\tilde{t}_1}$ for gluino-mediated stop production.

Observed (red solid) 95% excluded regions in the plane of $m_{\tilde{g}}$ versus $m_{\tilde{t}_1}$ for gluino-mediated stop production.

Expected (black dashed) 95% excluded regions in the plane of $m_{\tilde{t}_1}$ versus $m_{\tilde{\chi}_1^0}$ for direct stop production.

Observed (red solid) 95% excluded regions in the plane of $m_{\tilde{t}_1}$ versus $m_{\tilde{\chi}_1^0}$ for direct stop production.

The expected upper limits on $T$ quark pair production times the squared branching ratio for $T \rightarrow tZ$ as a function of the $T$ quark mass.

The observed upper limits on $T$ quark pair production times the squared branching ratio for $T \rightarrow tZ$ as a function of the $T$ quark mass.

The expected limits on $T$ quarks as a function of the branching ratios $B\left(T \rightarrow bW\right)$ and $B\left(T \rightarrow tH\right)$ for a $T$ quark with a mass of 800 GeV. The $T$ is assumed to decay in three possible ways: $T \to tZ$, $T \to tH$, and $T \to bW$.

The observed limits on $T$ quarks as a function of the branching ratios $B\left(T \rightarrow bW\right)$ and $B\left(T \rightarrow tH\right)$ for a $T$ quark with a mass of 800 GeV. The $T$ is assumed to decay in three possible ways: $T \to tZ$, $T \to tH$, and $T \to bW$.

The $m_\text{T}$ distribution in the WVR2-tail validation region which has the same preselection and jet $p_\text{T}$ requirements as SR2.

The $am_\text{T2}$ distribution in the WVR2-tail validation region which has the same preselection and jet $p_\text{T}$ requirements as SR2.

Large-radius jet mass ($R=1.2$), decomposed into the number of small-radius jet constituents. The lower panel shows the ratio of the total data to the total prediction (summed over all jet multiplicities). Events are required to have one lepton, four jets with $p_\text{T}>80,50,40,40$ GeV, at least one $b$-tagged jet, $E_\text{T}^\text{miss}>200$ GeV, and $m_\text{T}>30$ GeV.

Distribution of $m_\text{T2}^\tau$ in data for a selection enriched in $t\bar{t}$ events with one hadronically decaying $\tau$. Events that have no hadronic $\tau$ candidate (that passes the Loose identification criteria, as well as other requirements) are not shown in the plot.

Upper limits on the model cross-section in units of pb for the gluino-mediated stop models.

Upper limits on the model cross-section in units of pb for the models with direct stop pair production.

Illustration of the best expected signal region per signal grid point for the gluino-mediated stop models. This mapping is used for the final combined exclusion limits.

Illustration of the best expected signal region per signal grid point for models with direct stop pair production. This mapping is used for the final combined exclusion limits.

Expected $CL_s$ values for the gluino-mediated stop models.

Observed $CL_s$ values for the gluino-mediated stop models.

Expected $CL_s$ values for the direct stop pair production models.

Observed $CL_s$ values for the direct stop pair production models.

Expected limit using SR1 for models with direct stop pair production and an unpolarized stop (and bino LSP).

Expected limit using SR1 for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1=\tilde{t}_L$ (and bino LSP).

Expected limit using SR1 for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1\sim\tilde{t}_R$ (and bino LSP).

Observed limit using SR1 for models with direct stop pair production and an unpolarized stop (and bino LSP).

Observed limit using SR1 for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1=\tilde{t}_L$ (and bino LSP).

Observed limit using SR1 for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1\sim\tilde{t}_R$ (and bino LSP).

Expected limit using SR2 for models with direct stop pair production and an unpolarized stop (and bino LSP).

Expected limit using SR2 for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1=\tilde{t}_L$ (and bino LSP).

Expected limit using SR2 for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1\sim\tilde{t}_R$ (and bino LSP).

Observed limit using SR2 for models with direct stop pair production and an unpolarized stop (and bino LSP).

Observed limit using SR2 for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1=\tilde{t}_L$ (and bino LSP).

Observed limit using SR2 for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1\sim\tilde{t}_R$ (and bino LSP).

Expected limit using SR1+SR2 (best expected) for models with direct stop pair production and an unpolarized stop (and bino LSP).

Expected limit using SR1+SR2 (best expected) for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1=\tilde{t}_L$ (and bino LSP).

Expected limit using SR1+SR2 (best expected) for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1\sim\tilde{t}_R$ (and bino LSP).

Observed limit using SR1+SR2 (best expected) for models with direct stop pair production and an unpolarized stop (and bino LSP).

Observed limit using SR1+SR2 (best expected) for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1=\tilde{t}_L$ (and bino LSP).

Observed limit using SR1+SR2 (best expected) for models with direct stop pair production with $\tilde{t}_1\sim\tilde{t}_R$ (and bino LSP).

Acceptance for SR1 in the gluino-mediated stop models. The acceptance is defined as the fraction of signal events that pass the analysis selection performed on generator-level objects, therefore emulating an ideal detector with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects.

Acceptance for SR1 in the direct stop pair production. The acceptance is defined as the fraction of signal events that pass the analysis selection performed on generator-level objects, therefore emulating an ideal detector with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects.

Acceptance for SR2 in the gluino-mediated stop models. The acceptance is defined as the fraction of signal events that pass the analysis selection performed on generator-level objects, therefore emulating an ideal detector with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects.

Acceptance for SR2 in the direct stop pair production. The acceptance is defined as the fraction of signal events that pass the analysis selection performed on generator-level objects, therefore emulating an ideal detector with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects.

Acceptance for SR3 in the gluino-mediated stop models. The acceptance is defined as the fraction of signal events that pass the analysis selection performed on generator-level objects, therefore emulating an ideal detector with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects.

Acceptance for SR3 in the direct stop pair production. The acceptance is defined as the fraction of signal events that pass the analysis selection performed on generator-level objects, therefore emulating an ideal detector with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects.

Efficiency for SR1 in the gluino-mediated stop models. The efficiency is the ratio between the expected signal rate calculated with simulated data passing all the reconstruction level cuts applied to reconstructed objects, and the signal rate for an ideal detector (with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects).

Efficiency for SR1 in the direct stop pair production. The efficiency is the ratio between the expected signal rate calculated with simulated data passing all the reconstruction level cuts applied to reconstructed objects, and the signal rate for an ideal detector (with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects).

Efficiency for SR2 in the gluino-mediated stop models. The efficiency is the ratio between the expected signal rate calculated with simulated data passing all the reconstruction level cuts applied to reconstructed objects, and the signal rate for an ideal detector (with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects).

Efficiency for SR2 in the direct stop pair production. The efficiency is the ratio between the expected signal rate calculated with simulated data passing all the reconstruction level cuts applied to reconstructed objects, and the signal rate for an ideal detector (with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects).

Efficiency for SR3 in the gluino-mediated stop models. The efficiency is the ratio between the expected signal rate calculated with simulated data passing all the reconstruction level cuts applied to reconstructed objects, and the signal rate for an ideal detector (with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects).

Efficiency for SR3 in the direct stop pair production. The efficiency is the ratio between the expected signal rate calculated with simulated data passing all the reconstruction level cuts applied to reconstructed objects, and the signal rate for an ideal detector (with perfect particle identification and no measurement resolution effects).

The Bose-Einstein correlation (BEC) parameter R as a function of n_ch for HMT events using different MC generators in the calculation of R₂(Q). The uncertainties shown are statistical. The lower panel of each plot shows the ratio of the BEC parameters obtained using EPOS LHC (red circles), Pythia 8 Monash (blue squares) and Herwig++ UE-EE-5 (green triangles) compared with the parameters obtained using Pythia 8 A2. The gray band in the lower panels is the MC systematic uncertainty, obtained as explained in the text.

The Bose-Einstein correlation (BEC) parameter R as a function of k_T for MB events using different MC generators in the calculation of R₂(Q). The uncertainties shown are statistical. The lower panel of each plot shows the ratio of the BEC parameters obtained using EPOS LHC (red circles), Pythia 8 Monash (blue squares) and Herwig++ UE-EE-5 (green triangles) compared with the parameters obtained using Pythia 8 A2. The gray band in the lower panels is the MC systematic uncertainty, obtained as explained in the text.

The Bose-Einstein correlation (BEC) parameter λ as a function of k_T for MB events using different MC generators in the calculation of R₂(Q). The uncertainties shown are statistical. The lower panel of each plot shows the ratio of the BEC parameters obtained using EPOS LHC (red circles), Pythia 8 Monash (blue squares) and Herwig++ UE-EE-5 (green triangles) compared with the parameters obtained using Pythia 8 A2. The gray band in the lower panels is the MC systematic uncertainty, obtained as explained in the text.

The two-particle double-ratio correlation function, R₂(Q), for pp collisions for track p_T >100 MeV at √s=13 TeV in the multiplicity interval 71 ≤ n_ch < 80 for the minimum-bias (MB) events. The blue dashed and red solid lines show the results of the exponential and Gaussian fits, respectively. The region excluded from the fits is shown. The statistical uncertainty and the systematic uncertainty for imperfections in the data reconstruction procedure are added in quadrature.

The two-particle double-ratio correlation function, R₂(Q), for pp collisions for track p_T >100 MeV at √s=13 TeV in the multiplicity interval 231 ≤ n_ch < 300 for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The blue dashed and red solid lines show the results of the exponential and Gaussian fits, respectively. The region excluded from the fits is shown. The statistical uncertainty and the systematic uncertainty for imperfections in the data reconstruction procedure are added in quadrature.

The dependence of the correlation strength, λ(m_ch), on rescaled multiplicity, m_ch, obtained from the exponential fit of the R₂(Q) correlation functions for tracks with p_T > 100  MeV and p_T > 500 MeV at √s = 13  TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high multiplicity track (HMT) data. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the exponential fit of λ(m_ch) for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The dependence of the correlation strength, λ(m_ch), on rescaled multiplicity, m_ch, obtained from the exponential fit of the R₂(Q) correlation functions for tracks with p_T > 100  MeV and p_T > 500 MeV at √s = 13  TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high multiplicity track (HMT) data. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the exponential fit of λ(m_ch) for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The dependence of the correlation strength, λ(m_ch), on rescaled multiplicity, m_ch, obtained from the exponential fit of the R₂(Q) correlation functions for tracks with p_T > 100  MeV and p_T > 500 MeV at √s = 13  TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high multiplicity track (HMT) data. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the exponential fit of λ(m_ch) for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The dependence of the correlation strength, λ(m_ch), on rescaled multiplicity, m_ch, obtained from the exponential fit of the R₂(Q) correlation functions for tracks with p_T > 100  MeV and p_T > 500 MeV at √s = 13  TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high multiplicity track (HMT) data. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the exponential fit of λ(m_ch) for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The dependence of the source radius, R(m_ch), on m_ch. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the fit of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch < 1.2 for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively. The black and blue dotted curves are extensions of the black and blue solid curves beyond ∛m_ch > 1.2, respectively. The black and brown dashed curves represent the saturation value of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch > 1.45 with p_T >100 MeV and for ∛m_ch > 1.6 with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The dependence of the source radius, R(m_ch), on m_ch. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the fit of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch < 1.2 for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively. The black and blue dotted curves are extensions of the black and blue solid curves beyond ∛m_ch > 1.2, respectively. The black and brown dashed curves represent the saturation value of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch > 1.45 with p_T >100 MeV and for ∛m_ch > 1.6 with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The dependence of the source radius, R(m_ch), on m_ch. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the fit of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch < 1.2 for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively. The black and blue dotted curves are extensions of the black and blue solid curves beyond ∛m_ch > 1.2, respectively. The black and brown dashed curves represent the saturation value of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch > 1.45 with p_T >100 MeV and for ∛m_ch > 1.6 with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The dependence of the source radius, R(m_ch), on m_ch. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the fit of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch < 1.2 for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively. The black and blue dotted curves are extensions of the black and blue solid curves beyond ∛m_ch > 1.2, respectively. The black and brown dashed curves represent the saturation value of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch > 1.45 with p_T >100 MeV and for ∛m_ch > 1.6 with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The dependence of the R(m_ch) on ∛m_ch. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the fit of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch < 1.2 for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively. The black and blue dotted curves are extensions of the black and blue solid curves beyond ∛m_ch > 1.2, respectively. The black and brown dashed curves represent the saturation value of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch > 1.45 with p_T >100 MeV and for ∛m_ch > 1.6 with p_T >500 MeV, respectively

The dependence of the R(m_ch) on ∛m_ch. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the fit of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch < 1.2 for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively. The black and blue dotted curves are extensions of the black and blue solid curves beyond ∛m_ch > 1.2, respectively. The black and brown dashed curves represent the saturation value of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch > 1.45 with p_T >100 MeV and for ∛m_ch > 1.6 with p_T >500 MeV, respectively

The dependence of the R(m_ch) on ∛m_ch. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the fit of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch < 1.2 for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively. The black and blue dotted curves are extensions of the black and blue solid curves beyond ∛m_ch > 1.2, respectively. The black and brown dashed curves represent the saturation value of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch > 1.45 with p_T >100 MeV and for ∛m_ch > 1.6 with p_T >500 MeV, respectively

The dependence of the R(m_ch) on ∛m_ch. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic contributions. The black and blue solid curves represent the fit of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch < 1.2 for p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV, respectively. The black and blue dotted curves are extensions of the black and blue solid curves beyond ∛m_ch > 1.2, respectively. The black and brown dashed curves represent the saturation value of R(m_ch) for ∛m_ch > 1.45 with p_T >100 MeV and for ∛m_ch > 1.6 with p_T >500 MeV, respectively

Comparison of single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pair reference sample, for minimum-bias (MB) events, showing C₂^data(Q) (top panel) at 13 TeV (black circles) and 7 TeV (open blue circles), and the ratio of C₂^7 TeV (Q) to C₂^13 TeV (Q) (bottom panel). Comparison of C₂^data (Q) for representative multiplicity region 3.09 < m_ch ≤ 3.86. The statistical and systematic uncertainties, combined in quadrature, are presented. The systematic uncertainties include track efficiency, Coulomb correction, non-closure and multiplicity-unfolding uncertainties.

Comparison of single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pair reference sample, for minimum-bias (MB) events, showing C₂^data(Q) (top panel) at 13  TeV (black circles) and 7  TeV (open blue circles), and the ratio of C₂^7 TeV (Q) to C₂^13 TeV (Q) (bottom panel). Comparison of C₂^data (Q) for representative k_T region 400 < k_T ≤500  MeV. The statistical and systematic uncertainties, combined in quadrature, are presented. The systematic uncertainties include track efficiency, Coulomb correction, non-closure and multiplicity-unfolding uncertainties.

The k_T dependence of the correlation strength, λ(k_T), obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions for events with multiplicity n_ch ≥ 2 and transfer momentum of tracks with p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV at √s=13 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and systematic contributions. The curves represent the exponential fits to λ(k_T).

The k_T dependence of the correlation strength, λ(k_T), obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions for events with multiplicity n_ch ≥ 2 and transfer momentum of tracks with p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV at √s=13 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and systematic contributions. The curves represent the exponential fits to λ(k_T).

The k_T dependence of the correlation strength, λ(k_T), obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions for events with multiplicity n_ch ≥ 2 and transfer momentum of tracks with p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV at √s=13 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and systematic contributions. The curves represent the exponential fits to λ(k_T).

The k_T dependence of the correlation strength, λ(k_T), obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions for events with multiplicity n_ch ≥ 2 and transfer momentum of tracks with p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV at √s=13 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and systematic contributions. The curves represent the exponential fits to λ(k_T).

The k_T dependence of the source radius, R(k_T), obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions for events with multiplicity n_ch ≥ 2 and transfer momentum of tracks with p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV at √s=13 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and systematic contributions. The curves represent the exponential fits to R(k_T).

The k_T dependence of the source radius, R(k_T), obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions for events with multiplicity n_ch ≥ 2 and transfer momentum of tracks with p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV at √s=13 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and systematic contributions. The curves represent the exponential fits to R(k_T).

The k_T dependence of the source radius, R(k_T), obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions for events with multiplicity n_ch ≥ 2 and transfer momentum of tracks with p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV at √s=13 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and systematic contributions. The curves represent the exponential fits to R(k_T).

The k_T dependence of the source radius, R(k_T), obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions for events with multiplicity n_ch ≥ 2 and transfer momentum of tracks with p_T >100 MeV and p_T >500 MeV at √s=13 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The uncertainties represent the sum in quadrature of the statistical and systematic contributions. The curves represent the exponential fits to R(k_T).

The two-dimensional dependence on m_ch and k_T for p_T > 100 MeV for the correlation strength, λ, obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions using the MB sample for m_ch ≤ 3.08 and the HMT sample for m_ch > 3.08.

The two-dimensional dependence on m_ch and k_T for p_T > 100 MeV for the source radius, R, obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions using the MB sample for m_ch ≤ 3.08 and the HMT sample for m_ch > 3.08.

The parameter λ for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of k_T in selected low m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of k_T in selected low m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of k_T in selected high m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of k_T in selected high m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.1 and 0.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.1 and 0.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.5 and 1.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.5 and 1.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of k_T in selected low m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of k_T in selected low m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of k_T in selected high m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of k_T in selected high m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.1 and 0.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.1 and 0.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.5 and 1.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 100 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.5 and 1.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The fit parameter μ describing the dependence of the correlation strength, λ, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid (blue dashed) curve represents the exponential fit of the dependence of parameter μ on m_ch for tracks with p_T >100 MeV (p_T >500 MeV).

The fit parameter μ describing the dependence of the correlation strength, λ, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid (blue dashed) curve represents the exponential fit of the dependence of parameter μ on m_ch for tracks with p_T >100 MeV (p_T >500 MeV).

The fit parameter μ describing the dependence of the correlation strength, λ, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid (blue dashed) curve represents the exponential fit of the dependence of parameter μ on m_ch for tracks with p_T >100 MeV (p_T >500 MeV).

The fit parameter μ describing the dependence of the correlation strength, λ, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid (blue dashed) curve represents the exponential fit of the dependence of parameter μ on m_ch for tracks with p_T >100 MeV (p_T >500 MeV).

The fit parameter ν describing the dependence of the correlation strength, λ, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid (blue dashed) curve represents the exponential fit of the dependence of parameter ν on m_ch for tracks with p_T >100 MeV (p_T >500 MeV).

The fit parameter ν describing the dependence of the correlation strength, λ, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid (blue dashed) curve represents the exponential fit of the dependence of parameter ν on m_ch for tracks with p_T >100 MeV (p_T >500 MeV).

The fit parameter ν describing the dependence of the correlation strength, λ, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid (blue dashed) curve represents the exponential fit of the dependence of parameter ν on m_ch for tracks with p_T >100 MeV (p_T >500 MeV).

The fit parameter ν describing the dependence of the correlation strength, λ, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid (blue dashed) curve represents the exponential fit of the dependence of parameter ν on m_ch for tracks with p_T >100 MeV (p_T >500 MeV).

The parameter ξ describing the dependence of the source radius, R, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, m_ch, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid and blue dashed curves represent the saturated value of the parameter ξ for m_ch > 3.0 for tracks with p_T >100 MeV and for m_ch > 2.8 for tracks with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The parameter ξ describing the dependence of the source radius, R, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, m_ch, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid and blue dashed curves represent the saturated value of the parameter ξ for m_ch > 3.0 for tracks with p_T >100 MeV and for m_ch > 2.8 for tracks with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The parameter ξ describing the dependence of the source radius, R, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, m_ch, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid and blue dashed curves represent the saturated value of the parameter ξ for m_ch > 3.0 for tracks with p_T >100 MeV and for m_ch > 2.8 for tracks with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The parameter ξ describing the dependence of the source radius, R, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, m_ch, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid and blue dashed curves represent the saturated value of the parameter ξ for m_ch > 3.0 for tracks with p_T >100 MeV and for m_ch > 2.8 for tracks with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The parameter κ describing the dependence of the source radius, R, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, m_ch, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid and blue dashed curves represent the exponential fit to the parameter κ for tracks with p_T >100 MeV and for tracks with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The parameter κ describing the dependence of the source radius, R, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, m_ch, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid and blue dashed curves represent the exponential fit to the parameter κ for tracks with p_T >100 MeV and for tracks with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The parameter κ describing the dependence of the source radius, R, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, m_ch, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid and blue dashed curves represent the exponential fit to the parameter κ for tracks with p_T >100 MeV and for tracks with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The parameter κ describing the dependence of the source radius, R, on charged-particle scaled multiplicity, m_ch, for track p_T>100 MeV and track p_T>500 MeV in the minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) samples at √s = 13 TeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively. The black solid and blue dashed curves represent the exponential fit to the parameter κ for tracks with p_T >100 MeV and for tracks with p_T >500 MeV, respectively.

The two-dimensional dependence on m_ch and k_T for p_T > 500 MeV for the correlation strength, λ, obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions using the MB sample for m_ch ≤ 3.08 and the HMT sample for m_ch > 3.08.

The two-dimensional dependence on m_ch and k_T for p_T > 500 MeV for the source radius, R, obtained from the exponential fit to the R₂(Q) correlation functions using the MB sample for m_ch ≤ 3.08 and the HMT sample for m_ch > 3.08.

The parameter λ for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of k_T in selected low m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of k_T in selected low m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of k_T in selected high m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of k_T in selected high m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.5 and 1.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter λ for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.5 and 1.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of k_T in selected low m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of k_T in selected low m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of k_T in selected high m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of k_T in selected high m_ch intervals. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.5 and 1.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

The parameter R for p_T > 500 MeV as a function of m_ch in k_T intervals between 0.5 and 1.5 GeV. The error bars and boxes represent the statistical and systematic contributions, respectively.

ATLAS and CMS results for the source radius R as a function of n_ch in pp interactions at 13 TeV. The CMS results (open circles) have been adjusted (by the CMS collaboration) to the ATLAS kinematic region∶ p_T > 100 MeV and |η|<2.5. The ATLAS uncertainties are the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic uncertainties. For CMS, only the systematic uncertainties are shown since the statistical uncertainties are smaller than the marker size. The dashed blue (ATLAS) and black (CMS) lines represent the fit to ∛n_ch at low multiplicity, continued as dotted lines beyond the fit range. The solid green (ATLAS) and broken black (CMS) lines indicate the plateau level at high multiplicity.

ATLAS and CMS results for the source radius R as a function of n_ch in pp interactions at 13 TeV. The CMS results (open circles) have been adjusted (by the CMS collaboration) to the ATLAS kinematic region∶ p_T > 100 MeV and |η|<2.5. The ATLAS uncertainties are the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic uncertainties. For CMS, only the systematic uncertainties are shown since the statistical uncertainties are smaller than the marker size. The dashed blue (ATLAS) and black (CMS) lines represent the fit to ∛n_ch at low multiplicity, continued as dotted lines beyond the fit range. The solid green (ATLAS) and broken black (CMS) lines indicate the plateau level at high multiplicity.

ATLAS and CMS results for the source radius R as a function of n_ch in pp interactions at 13 TeV. The CMS results (open circles) have been adjusted (by the CMS collaboration) to the ATLAS kinematic region∶ p_T > 100 MeV and |η|<2.5. The ATLAS uncertainties are the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic uncertainties. For CMS, only the systematic uncertainties are shown since the statistical uncertainties are smaller than the marker size. The dashed blue (ATLAS) and black (CMS) lines represent the fit to ∛n_ch at low multiplicity, continued as dotted lines beyond the fit range. The solid green (ATLAS) and broken black (CMS) lines indicate the plateau level at high multiplicity.

ATLAS and CMS results for the source radius R as a function of ∛n_ch in pp interactions at 13 TeV. The CMS results (open circles) have been adjusted (by the CMS collaboration) to the ATLAS kinematic region∶ p_T > 100 MeV and |η|<2.5. The ATLAS uncertainties are the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic uncertainties. For CMS, only the systematic uncertainties are shown since the statistical uncertainties are smaller than the marker size. The dashed blue (ATLAS) and black (CMS) lines represent the fit to ∛n_ch at low multiplicity, continued as dotted lines beyond the fit range. The solid green (ATLAS) and broken black (CMS) lines indicate the plateau level at high multiplicity.

ATLAS and CMS results for the source radius R as a function of ∛n_ch in pp interactions at 13 TeV. The CMS results (open circles) have been adjusted (by the CMS collaboration) to the ATLAS kinematic region∶ p_T > 100 MeV and |η|<2.5. The ATLAS uncertainties are the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic uncertainties. For CMS, only the systematic uncertainties are shown since the statistical uncertainties are smaller than the marker size. The dashed blue (ATLAS) and black (CMS) lines represent the fit to ∛n_ch at low multiplicity, continued as dotted lines beyond the fit range. The solid green (ATLAS) and broken black (CMS) lines indicate the plateau level at high multiplicity.

ATLAS and CMS results for the source radius R as a function of ∛n_ch in pp interactions at 13 TeV. The CMS results (open circles) have been adjusted (by the CMS collaboration) to the ATLAS kinematic region∶ p_T > 100 MeV and |η|<2.5. The ATLAS uncertainties are the sum in quadrature of the statistical and asymmetric systematic uncertainties. For CMS, only the systematic uncertainties are shown since the statistical uncertainties are smaller than the marker size. The dashed blue (ATLAS) and black (CMS) lines represent the fit to ∛n_ch at low multiplicity, continued as dotted lines beyond the fit range. The solid green (ATLAS) and broken black (CMS) lines indicate the plateau level at high multiplicity.

Systematic uncertainties (in percent) in the correlation strength, λ, and source radius, R, for the exponential fit of the two-particle double-ratio correlation functions, R₂(Q), for p_T > 100 MeV at √s= 13 TeV for the MB and HMT events. The choice of MC generator gives rise to asymmetric uncertainties, denoted by uparrow and downarrow. This asymmetry propagates through to the cumulative uncertainty. The columns under ‘Uncertainty range’ show the range of systematic uncertainty from the fits in the various n_ch intervals.

The results of the fits to the dependencies of the correlation strength, λ, and source radius, R, on the average rescaled charged-particle multiplicity, m_ch, for |η| < 2.5 and both p_T > 100 MeV and p_T > 500 MeV at √s = 13 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) and the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events. The parameters γ and δ resulting from a joint fit to the MB and HMT data are presented. The total uncertainties are shown.

The results of the fits to the dependencies of the correlation strength, λ, and source radius, R, on the pair average transverse momentum, k_T, for various functional forms and for minimum-bias (MB) and high-multiplicity track (HMT) events for p_T > 100 MeV and p_T > 500 MeV at √s = 13 TeV. The total uncertainties are shown.

The Bose-Einstein correlation (BEC) parameters λ and R as a function of n_ch and k_T using different MC generators in the calculation of R₂(Q). (a) λ versus n_ch for MB events, (b) λ versus n_ch for HMT events, (c) λ versus k_T and (d) R versus k_T for MB events. The uncertainties shown are statistical. The lower panel of each plot shows the ratio of the BEC parameters obtained using EPOS LHC (red circles), Pythia 8 Monash (blue squares) and Herwig++ UE-EE-5 (green triangles) compared with the parameters obtained using Pythia 8 A2. The gray band in the lower panels is the MC systematic uncertainty, obtained as explained in the text.

The Bose-Einstein correlation (BEC) parameters λ and R as a function of n_ch and k_T using different MC generators in the calculation of R₂(Q). (a) λ versus n_ch for MB events, (b) λ versus n_ch for HMT events, (c) λ versus k_T and (d) R versus k_T for MB events. The uncertainties shown are statistical. The lower panel of each plot shows the ratio of the BEC parameters obtained using EPOS LHC (red circles), Pythia 8 Monash (blue squares) and Herwig++ UE-EE-5 (green triangles) compared with the parameters obtained using Pythia 8 A2. The gray band in the lower panels is the MC systematic uncertainty, obtained as explained in the text.

The Bose-Einstein correlation (BEC) parameters λ and R as a function of n_ch and k_T using different MC generators in the calculation of R₂(Q). (a) λ versus n_ch for MB events, (b) λ versus n_ch for HMT events, (c) λ versus k_T and (d) R versus k_T for MB events. The uncertainties shown are statistical. The lower panel of each plot shows the ratio of the BEC parameters obtained using EPOS LHC (red circles), Pythia 8 Monash (blue squares) and Herwig++ UE-EE-5 (green triangles) compared with the parameters obtained using Pythia 8 A2. The gray band in the lower panels is the MC systematic uncertainty, obtained as explained in the text.

The Bose-Einstein correlation (BEC) parameters λ and R as a function of n_ch and k_T using different MC generators in the calculation of R₂(Q). (a) λ versus n_ch for MB events, (b) λ versus n_ch for HMT events, (c) λ versus k_T and (d) R versus k_T for MB events. The uncertainties shown are statistical. The lower panel of each plot shows the ratio of the BEC parameters obtained using EPOS LHC (red circles), Pythia 8 Monash (blue squares) and Herwig++ UE-EE-5 (green triangles) compared with the parameters obtained using Pythia 8 A2. The gray band in the lower panels is the MC systematic uncertainty, obtained as explained in the text.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 10, (b) 11 < n_ch ≤ 20, (c) 21 < n_ch ≤ 30, (d) 31 < n_ch ≤ 40, (e) 41 < n_ch ≤ 50, (f) 51 < n_ch ≤ 60, (g) 61 < n_ch ≤ 70, (h) 71 < n_ch ≤ 80 and (i) 81 < n_ch ≤ 90. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 10, (b) 11 < n_ch ≤ 20, (c) 21 < n_ch ≤ 30, (d) 31 < n_ch ≤ 40, (e) 41 < n_ch ≤ 50, (f) 51 < n_ch ≤ 60, (g) 61 < n_ch ≤ 70, (h) 71 < n_ch ≤ 80 and (i) 81 < n_ch ≤ 90. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 10, (b) 11 < n_ch ≤ 20, (c) 21 < n_ch ≤ 30, (d) 31 < n_ch ≤ 40, (e) 41 < n_ch ≤ 50, (f) 51 < n_ch ≤ 60, (g) 61 < n_ch ≤ 70, (h) 71 < n_ch ≤ 80 and (i) 81 < n_ch ≤ 90. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 10, (b) 11 < n_ch ≤ 20, (c) 21 < n_ch ≤ 30, (d) 31 < n_ch ≤ 40, (e) 41 < n_ch ≤ 50, (f) 51 < n_ch ≤ 60, (g) 61 < n_ch ≤ 70, (h) 71 < n_ch ≤ 80 and (i) 81 < n_ch ≤ 90. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 10, (b) 11 < n_ch ≤ 20, (c) 21 < n_ch ≤ 30, (d) 31 < n_ch ≤ 40, (e) 41 < n_ch ≤ 50, (f) 51 < n_ch ≤ 60, (g) 61 < n_ch ≤ 70, (h) 71 < n_ch ≤ 80 and (i) 81 < n_ch ≤ 90. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 10, (b) 11 < n_ch ≤ 20, (c) 21 < n_ch ≤ 30, (d) 31 < n_ch ≤ 40, (e) 41 < n_ch ≤ 50, (f) 51 < n_ch ≤ 60, (g) 61 < n_ch ≤ 70, (h) 71 < n_ch ≤ 80 and (i) 81 < n_ch ≤ 90. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 10, (b) 11 < n_ch ≤ 20, (c) 21 < n_ch ≤ 30, (d) 31 < n_ch ≤ 40, (e) 41 < n_ch ≤ 50, (f) 51 < n_ch ≤ 60, (g) 61 < n_ch ≤ 70, (h) 71 < n_ch ≤ 80 and (i) 81 < n_ch ≤ 90. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 10, (b) 11 < n_ch ≤ 20, (c) 21 < n_ch ≤ 30, (d) 31 < n_ch ≤ 40, (e) 41 < n_ch ≤ 50, (f) 51 < n_ch ≤ 60, (g) 61 < n_ch ≤ 70, (h) 71 < n_ch ≤ 80 and (i) 81 < n_ch ≤ 90. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 10, (b) 11 < n_ch ≤ 20, (c) 21 < n_ch ≤ 30, (d) 31 < n_ch ≤ 40, (e) 41 < n_ch ≤ 50, (f) 51 < n_ch ≤ 60, (g) 61 < n_ch ≤ 70, (h) 71 < n_ch ≤ 80 and (i) 81 < n_ch ≤ 90. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 91 < n_ch ≤ 100, (b) 101 < n_ch ≤ 125, (c) 126 < n_ch ≤ 150, (d) 151 < n_ch ≤ 200, (e) 201 < n_ch ≤ 250. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 91 < n_ch ≤ 100, (b) 101 < n_ch ≤ 125, (c) 126 < n_ch ≤ 150, (d) 151 < n_ch ≤ 200, (e) 201 < n_ch ≤ 250. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 91 < n_ch ≤ 100, (b) 101 < n_ch ≤ 125, (c) 126 < n_ch ≤ 150, (d) 151 < n_ch ≤ 200, (e) 201 < n_ch ≤ 250. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 91 < n_ch ≤ 100, (b) 101 < n_ch ≤ 125, (c) 126 < n_ch ≤ 150, (d) 151 < n_ch ≤ 200, (e) 201 < n_ch ≤ 250. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 91 < n_ch ≤ 100, (b) 101 < n_ch ≤ 125, (c) 126 < n_ch ≤ 150, (d) 151 < n_ch ≤ 200, (e) 201 < n_ch ≤ 250. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 101 < n_ch ≤ 110, (b) 111 < n_ch ≤ 120, (c) 121 < n_ch ≤ 130, (d) 131 < n_ch ≤ 140, (e) 141 < n_ch ≤ 155, (f) 156 < n_ch ≤ 175, (g) 176 < n_ch ≤ 200, (h) 201 < n_ch ≤ 230 and (i) 231 < n_ch ≤ 300. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 101 < n_ch ≤ 110, (b) 111 < n_ch ≤ 120, (c) 121 < n_ch ≤ 130, (d) 131 < n_ch ≤ 140, (e) 141 < n_ch ≤ 155, (f) 156 < n_ch ≤ 175, (g) 176 < n_ch ≤ 200, (h) 201 < n_ch ≤ 230 and (i) 231 < n_ch ≤ 300. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 101 < n_ch ≤ 110, (b) 111 < n_ch ≤ 120, (c) 121 < n_ch ≤ 130, (d) 131 < n_ch ≤ 140, (e) 141 < n_ch ≤ 155, (f) 156 < n_ch ≤ 175, (g) 176 < n_ch ≤ 200, (h) 201 < n_ch ≤ 230 and (i) 231 < n_ch ≤ 300. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 101 < n_ch ≤ 110, (b) 111 < n_ch ≤ 120, (c) 121 < n_ch ≤ 130, (d) 131 < n_ch ≤ 140, (e) 141 < n_ch ≤ 155, (f) 156 < n_ch ≤ 175, (g) 176 < n_ch ≤ 200, (h) 201 < n_ch ≤ 230 and (i) 231 < n_ch ≤ 300. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 101 < n_ch ≤ 110, (b) 111 < n_ch ≤ 120, (c) 121 < n_ch ≤ 130, (d) 131 < n_ch ≤ 140, (e) 141 < n_ch ≤ 155, (f) 156 < n_ch ≤ 175, (g) 176 < n_ch ≤ 200, (h) 201 < n_ch ≤ 230 and (i) 231 < n_ch ≤ 300. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 101 < n_ch ≤ 110, (b) 111 < n_ch ≤ 120, (c) 121 < n_ch ≤ 130, (d) 131 < n_ch ≤ 140, (e) 141 < n_ch ≤ 155, (f) 156 < n_ch ≤ 175, (g) 176 < n_ch ≤ 200, (h) 201 < n_ch ≤ 230 and (i) 231 < n_ch ≤ 300. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 101 < n_ch ≤ 110, (b) 111 < n_ch ≤ 120, (c) 121 < n_ch ≤ 130, (d) 131 < n_ch ≤ 140, (e) 141 < n_ch ≤ 155, (f) 156 < n_ch ≤ 175, (g) 176 < n_ch ≤ 200, (h) 201 < n_ch ≤ 230 and (i) 231 < n_ch ≤ 300. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 101 < n_ch ≤ 110, (b) 111 < n_ch ≤ 120, (c) 121 < n_ch ≤ 130, (d) 131 < n_ch ≤ 140, (e) 141 < n_ch ≤ 155, (f) 156 < n_ch ≤ 175, (g) 176 < n_ch ≤ 200, (h) 201 < n_ch ≤ 230 and (i) 231 < n_ch ≤ 300. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 101 < n_ch ≤ 110, (b) 111 < n_ch ≤ 120, (c) 121 < n_ch ≤ 130, (d) 131 < n_ch ≤ 140, (e) 141 < n_ch ≤ 155, (f) 156 < n_ch ≤ 175, (g) 176 < n_ch ≤ 200, (h) 201 < n_ch ≤ 230 and (i) 231 < n_ch ≤ 300. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), for the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample for n_ch - intervals∶ (a) 2 < n_ch ≤ 9, (b) 10 < n_ch ≤ 18, (c) 19 < n_ch ≤ 27, (d) 28 < n_ch ≤ 36, (e) 37 < n_ch ≤ 45, (f) 46 < n_ch ≤ 54, (g) 55 < n_ch ≤ 63, (h) 64 < n_ch ≤ 72, (i) 73 < n_ch ≤ 81, (j) 82 < n_ch ≤ 90, (k) 91 < n_ch ≤ 113, and (l) 114 < n_ch ≤ 136. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The single-ratio two-particle correlation functions, C₂^data(Q), at 7 TeV for the minimum-bias (MB) events using the unlike-charge particle (UCP) pairs reference sample k_T - intervals∶ (a) 100 < k_T ≤ 200 MeV, (b) 200 < k_T ≤ 300 MeV, (c) 300 < k_T ≤ 400 MeV, (d) 400 < k_T ≤ 500 MeV, (e) 500 < k_T ≤ 600 MeV, (f) 600 < k_T ≤ 700 MeV, (g) 700 < k_T ≤ 1000 MeV, and (h) 1000 < k_T ≤ 1500 MeV. The error bars represent the statistical uncertainties. The boxes represent the systematic uncertainties, which are the sum in quadrature of a variation of the Coulomb correction, the track reconstruction efficiency and the unfolding matrix.

The correlation strength, λ, and source radius, R, of the exponential fits to the two-particle double-ratio correlation functions, R₂(Q), in dependence on the multiplicity, m_ch, intervals for the minimum-bias (MB) and the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events for p_T > 100 MeV at √s = 13 TeV. Statistical uncertainties for √χ²/ndf>1 are corrected by the √χ²/ndf. The total uncertainties are shown.

The correlation strength, λ, and source radius, R, of the exponential fits to the two-particle double-ratio correlation functions, R₂(Q), in dependence on the multiplicity, m_ch, intervals for the minimum-bias (MB) and the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events for p_T > 500 MeV at √s = 13 TeV. Statistical uncertainties for √χ²/ndf>1 are corrected by the √χ²/ndf. The total uncertainties are shown.

The correlation strength, λ, and source radius, R, of the exponential fits to the two-particle double-ratio correlation functions, R₂(Q), in dependence on the pair transverse momentum, k_T, intervals for the minimum-bias (MB) and the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events for p_T > 100 MeV at √s = 13 TeV. Statistical uncertainties for √χ²/ndf>1 are corrected by the √χ²/ndf. The total uncertainties are shown.

The correlation strength, λ, and source radius, R, of the exponential fits to the two-particle double-ratio correlation functions, R₂(Q), in dependence on the pair transverse momentum, k_T, intervals for the minimum-bias (MB) and the high-multiplicity track (HMT) events for p_T > 500 MeV at √s = 13 TeV. Statistical uncertainties for √χ²/ndf>1 are corrected by the √χ²/ndf. The total uncertainties are shown.