What is soliton? - Definition from Whatis.com

A soliton is a special form of light pulse that can be transmitted over a fiber optic channel. Potentially, a soliton retains its shape or wavelength over a longer distance than ordinary light pulses, permitting a higher rate of information bits to be transmitted.

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