Digital Twin Technology (DTT) represents a transformative paradigm in the digitalization of physical systems by enabling real-time synchronization between physical entities and their virtual counterparts. Leveraging advancements in Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data analytics, digital twins provide enhanced capabilities for monitoring, simulation, prediction, and optimization. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of digital twin technology, including its historical evolution, core architecture, applications across industries, benefits, challenges, standards, and emerging trends. The study highlights how digital twins are reshaping industrial processes, healthcare systems, smart cities, and energy management, while also addressing critical concerns related to cybersecurity, data integrity, and scalability
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