The global industrial ecosystem faces an interoperability crisis caused by static data exchange models. This paper introduces the General Theory of Data Physics, a framework derived from first principles positing that industrial data is a "State Derivative" (D=dS/dt) of the physical entity. We propose three fundamental laws: (1) Ontological Orthogonality (decoupling intrinsic attributes from extrinsic contexts); (2) Value Coupling Mechanics; and (3) The Temporal Continuity Principle. Finally, we present the State Resolver Architecture for edge-based cross-domain interoperability. This framework serves as a theoretical foundation for digital product passports and industrial compliance.
Yaxi Han (2026) studied this question.