Solitary wave

A solitary wave is a special sort of solution of a non-linear partial differential equation. Specifically it is a solution that for two specific variables only depends on their difference. Thus, it is translated and keeps its shape in those directions.

Related Topics:
Solution - Non-linear - Partial differential equation

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If multiple solitary waves can be scattered of each other while asymptotically keeping their shape they are called solitons.

Related Topics:
Scattered - Asymptotic - Shape - Soliton

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