| Acronym | Meaning |
| NMRI | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| UTLA | Ultra Thin Layer Activation |
| PTAW | Plasma Transfer Arc Weld |
| HEATRT | Heat Rate [EPRI Software] |
| CRT | Cathode Ray Tube |
| OSAILS | Optical Sensor Array And Integrated Light Source |
| TPW | Transformed Plane Wave Method |
| CEMAS | Complete Element Matrix Analysis From Scattering |
| AAM | Automated Auger Microprobe |
| LBSF | Local Back Surface Field (solar Cells) |