| Acronym | Meaning |
| CIP | Configuration Interaction With Partner Orbitals |
| TPM | Two-potential Model (in At. Scattering Calcns.) |
| CNDO/F | Complete Neglect Of Differential Overlap/force |
| CARER | Center For The Advancement Of Radiation Education And Research |
| PCPI | Permanent Committee On Patent Information |
| SRET | Scanning Reference Electrode Technique |
| RADW | Rotationally-adiabatic Distorted-wave |
| CDMA | Code Division Multiple Access |
| SCF | Single Crystal Fiber |
| NPCVD | Normal Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition |