(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" Synonym(s):soliton, soliton wave, solitary wave
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