Equation of state, QCD phase diagram: predictions from lattice QCD

Abstract

I review recent results on phase structure and equation of state of strong interaction matter from lattice QCD. Particular emphasis is given to the axes where direct simulations are possible and results are obtained with sufficient control over systematic effects. I also discuss the status of approaching the region of non-zero baryochemical potentials using indirect methods.

Comments: 6 pages, invited plenary talk at Quark Matter 2025, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, April 6-12 2025