solitary wave
solitary wave · solitary waves
A self-reinforcing pulse or travelling wave caused by any non-linear effectA self-reinforcing pulse or travelling wave caused by any non-linear effect (found in many physical systems).
Meaning
1 sensesA self-reinforcing pulse or travelling wave caused by any non-linear effect (found in many physical systems).
More definitions
- (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
Origin
From solitary + wave.From solitary + wave.
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Forms
plural: solitary waves| Singular | solitary wave |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- (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:solitonsoliton wave