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Soliton - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Soliton : (noun)
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" [syn:
soliton wave, solitary wave]
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