Mathematics of Complexity and Dynamical Systems

2011 Edition
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Solitons Interactions

  • Tarmo Soomere
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1806-1_101
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Article Outline

Glossary

Definition of the Subject

Introduction: Key Equations, Milestones, and Methods

Extended Definitions

Elastic Interactions of One‐Dimensional and Line Solitons

Geometry of Oblique Interactions of KP Line Solitons

Soliton Interactions in Laboratory and Nature

Effects in Higher Dimensions

Applications of Line Soliton Interactions

Future Directions

Bibliography

Keywords

Solitary Wave Mach Reflection Soliton Interaction Vector Soliton Internal Soliton 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Tarmo Soomere
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  1. 1.Center for Nonlinear Studies, Institute of CyberneticsTallinn University of TechnologyTallinnEstonia