Soliton Meaning

There are 1 meaning(s) for word Soliton

Meaning 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

    Example : soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure

    Synonyms : solitary wave,  soliton wave