"topological soliton" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: topological solitons [plural]
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  1. (mathematics, physics) A type of soliton that forms the transition between two adjoining structures or spaces which are "out of phase" in such a way that the transition cannot be seamless. Wikipedia link: topological soliton Categories (topical): Mathematics, Physics Synonyms: topological defect Related terms: non-topological soliton
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