Abstract
A combination of the searches for pair-produced vectorlike partners of the top and bottom quarks in various decay channels (, ) is performed using of collision data at with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. The observed data are found to be in good agreement with the standard model background prediction in all individual searches. Therefore, combined 95% confidence-level upper limits are set on the production cross section for a range of vectorlike quark scenarios, significantly improving upon the reach of the individual searches. Model-independent limits are set assuming the vectorlike quarks decay to standard model particles. A singlet is excluded for masses below 1.31 TeV and a singlet is excluded for masses below 1.22 TeV. Assuming a weak isospin doublet and , and masses below 1.37 TeV are excluded.
- Received 9 August 2018
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.121.211801
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