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Solitons, often referred to as "robust" in certain contexts, are self-reinforcing solitary waves that maintain their shape while they propagate at a constant velocity. This stability is a key characteristic that makes them appear robust. Unlike typical waves that disperse and lose their form over distance, solitons can travel long distances without significant degradation. This phenomenon arises from a delicate balance between nonlinear and dispersive effects within the medium they travel. The nonlinearity tends to steepen the wave, while dispersion tends to spread it out. In specific nonlinear systems, these two effects can perfectly counteract each other, leading to the emergence of a soliton. This robustness has led to their study and application in various fields. For instance, they are observed in optical fibers, where they can transmit data over long distances with minimal signal loss. They also appear in fluid dynamics, such as in shallow water waves, and in plasma physics. The term "robust" highlights their remarkable resilience to perturbations and their ability to preserve their identity during propagation, a property that distinguishes them from more conventional wave phenomena.