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\section{Conclusion} |
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\label{sec:conclusion} |
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We have performed a search for BSM physics in the Z + jets + MET final state. |
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Backgrounds from SM Z production were estimated using the data-driven |
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We have performed a search for BSM physics in the Z plus jets plus MET final state. |
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Backgrounds from SM \Z production were estimated using the data-driven |
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MET templates method, and backgrounds from $t\bar{t}$ were estimated using |
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the data-driven opposite-flavor subtraction technique. We found no evidence |
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for anomalous yield beyond SM expectations and placed Bayesian 95\% CL upper limits |
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on the non SM yields in the loose (MET$>$60 GeV) and tight signal regions (MET$>$120 GeV), |
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of 7.9 and 3.0 events, respectively. We also quoted upper limits on the quantity |
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$\sigma \times BF \times A$, assuming efficiencies and uncertainties from the benchmark |
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SUSY processes LM4 and LM8. |
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on the non SM yields in the loose (MET$>$\signalmetl~GeV) and tight signal regions (MET$>$\signalmett~GeV) |
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of \ulloose~and \ultight~events, respectively. |
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%We also quoted expected yields for the |
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We also quote upper limits on the quantity |
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%$\sigma \times BF \times A$, |
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\sta\ for the |
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%assuming efficiencies and uncertainties from the |
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benchmark SUSY processes LM4 and LM8 |
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including estimated signal efficiencies and systematics, |
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and conclude that LM4 is not compatible with the data and therefore ruled out. |
