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Advanced Simulation and Computing

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computational science and engineering

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Dynamic Data Driven Application Systems

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data science and engineering

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graphical user interface

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National Nuclear Security Administration

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optimal experimental design

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partial differential equation

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verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification

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Front Matter i-xvi
Summary 1-16
1 Introduction 17-20
2 The Digital Twin Landscape 21-48
3 Virtual Representation: Foundational Research Needs and Opportunities 49-68
4 The Physical Counterpart: Foundational Research Needs and Opportunities 69-77
5 Feedback Flow from Physical to Virtual: Foundational Research Needs and Opportunities 78-84
6 Feedback Flow from Virtual to Physical: Foundational Research Needs and Opportunities 85-98
7 Toward Scalable and Sustainable Digital Twins 99-113
8 Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations 114-124
Appendixes 125-126
Appendix A: Statement of Task 127-128
Appendix B: Workshop Agendas 129-134
Appendix C: Opportunities and Challenges for Digital Twins in Atmospheric and Climate Sciences: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief 135-148
Appendix D: Opportunities and Challenges for Digital Twins in Biomedical Research: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief 149-162
Appendix E: Opportunities and Challenges for Digital Twins in Engineering: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief 163-176
Appendix F: Committee Member Biographical Information 177-185
Appendix G: Acronyms and Abbreviations 186-186

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