# Recent Progress on the QCD Phase Diagram

## TL;DR

This paper reviews recent advances in understanding the QCD phase diagram through lattice QCD, highlighting progress in precision calculations of thermodynamic properties, topological fluctuations, and symmetry effects.

## Contribution

It presents new insights from lattice QCD into the microscopic degrees of freedom, topological fluctuations, and the impact of anomalous symmetries on QCD phase transitions.

## Key findings

- Enhanced precision in lattice QCD thermodynamics
- Insights into topological fluctuations and screening masses
- Understanding of U_A(1) symmetry effects on chiral transition

## Abstract

Recent progress and the latest results on the bulk thermodynamic properties of QCD matter from lattice are reviewed. In particular, I will stress upon the fact that lattice techniques are now entering into precision era where they can provide us with new insights on even the microscopic degrees of freedom in different phases of QCD. I will discuss some instances, from the recent studies of topological fluctuations and screening masses. The progress towards understanding the effects of anomalous $U_A(1)$ symmetry on the chiral crossover transition and transport properties of QCD matter will also be discussed.