(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
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soliton wave::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | solitary wave, soliton |
| Type of | traveling wave, travelling wave |
soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure.
Examples of soliton wave
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According to an analysis of Cluster data from 2002, the soliton wave started about 50,000 kilometres from Earth, and travelled towards the planet at about 8 kilometres per second.
From the newscientist.com
Smoke rings are a form of soliton, a type of wave discovered in 1834 by John Scott Russell, a Scottish engineer.
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A soliton is defined as a wave, which once formed, maintains its shape while it travels at constant speed.
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A soliton is a single, well-defined wave that can travel for a long distance holding the same shape.
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Unlike the undulating pattern of an ocean wave, which flattens or topples over as it approaches the shore, a soliton is a solitary, self-sustaining wave that behaves like a particle.
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The results of the international team represent the first direct measurements of Peregrine soliton localisation in a continuous wave environment in physics.
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