Two-dimensional LAE-absorber cross-correlation functions, ξ. Upper panels: Cross-correlation functions for systems with −0.05 < F < 0.25. The linking velocity window, Δv_th, and projected separation, ΔR_th, vary along the vertical and horizontal axis, respectively. Each of the three panels shows the results for SBLAs identified in quasar spectra with a pixel size of Δv_spec = 69 km s⁻¹ (left panel), 138 km s⁻¹ (middle panel), and 276 km s⁻¹ (right panel). Line-of-sight separations Δv_th < Δv_spec are masked. Lower panels: Cross-correlation functions between LAEs and systems with F > 0.25. Note the different limits on the ξ color scale.