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Breakthrough in wave dynamics opens doors for future high-tech applications

A groundbreaking scientific discovery at Amsterdam Science Park is paving the way for future applications in quantum technology and high-tech materials. Researchers at the Institute of Physics (University of Amsterdam) have observed an exceptionally stable, self-sustaining wave – a so-called soliton – in a dissipative system. The phenomenon, which the researchers describe as a “breathing wave,” defies conventional understanding of wave propagation in energy-losing environments.

This discovery offers a fundamentally new insight into wave dynamics in open systems, which has major implications for developing stable waveguides, sensors, and possibly even new types of quantum components. Potential applications include:

  • Quantum computing – soliton-like waves as information carriers
  • Photonic materials – light-based circuits with minimal energy loss
  • Precision instrumentation – controlled wave dynamics in high-sensitivity measurement systems

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