solitary wave meaning

UK US /ˈsɑlətɛri weɪv/ 5 syllables

solitary wave (noun): (physics) a quantum of energy or quasiparticle that can be propagated as a traveling wave in nonlinear systems and is neither preceded nor followed by another such disturbance; does not obey the superposition principle and does not dissipate.

Definition of solitary wave

  1. (physics) a quantum of energy or quasiparticle that can be propagated as a traveling wave in nonlinear systems and is neither preceded nor followed by another such disturbance; does not obey the superposition principle and does not dissipate
    • soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure

    Synonyms: soliton, soliton wave

    Type of: traveling wave

How to pronounce solitary wave

solitary wave is pronounced /ˈsɑlətɛri weɪv/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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