Soliton

[sɔlitɔn]

Definition

(noun.) (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'.

Typist: Mabel--From WordNet