Soliton
An optical pulse having a shape, spectral content, and power level designed to take advantage of nonlinear effects in an optical Fiber waveguide, for the purpose of essentially negating Dispersion over long distances.
Related Terms
Adiabatic Soliton Compression,
Soliton Mode Locking,
Soliton Period,
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