| Acronym | Meaning |
| CDWA | Continuum Distorted-wave Approxn. (for Scattering Calcns.) |
| CAICISS | Coaxial Impact Collision Ion Scattering Spectroscopy |
| SCPHP | Self-consistent Particle-hole Propagator |
| CPC | Chemical Protective Clothing |
| COD | Crack Opening Displacement |
| TRLFS | Time Resolved Laser Fluorescence Spectroscopy |
| BEEM | Ballistic Electron Emission Microscopy |
| SULEV | Super Ultra-low Emission Vehicle |
| LSE | Liquid/solid Extraction |
| ZDDO | Zero Diatomic Differential Overlap |