soliton meaning

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soliton (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 soliton

  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 wave, solitary wave

    Type of: traveling wave

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in ON · 7-letter words

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