Solitons are waves that maintain constant amplitude and velocity, created by carefully matching the wave shape to the medium. The interaction of dispersion and non-linearity, such as the Kerr effect in optics, allows for the formation of solitons by canceling out changes in wave shape over time. Historical experiments, like those by John Scott Russell, demonstrate soliton creation using a canal and a moving barge, which can be replicated in a long water tank. To create a soliton, one must use a non-linear medium and a tunable wave generator, following specific mathematical setups. Understanding solitons requires a deep dive into the relevant physics, often covered in advanced coursework.