n07346344
type | n |
lex_filenum | 11 |
def | (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 |
def | does not obey the superposition principle and does not dissipate |
examples | soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure |
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Hypernym | traveling wave, travelling wave |
Domain of synset - TOPIC | physics, natural philosophy |
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Member of this domain - TOPIC | physics, natural philosophy |
Hyponym | traveling wave, travelling wave |
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