| soliton | (n) (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, Syn. solitary wave, soliton wave, Example: soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure |
| ソリトン | [soriton] (n) soliton [Add to Longdo] |
| Soliton { n } [ phys. ] | soliton [Add to Longdo] |