| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESI | Electrospray Ionization |
| DLS | Dynamic Light Scattering |
| FDM | Finite-difference Method |
| RTCVD | Rapid Thermal Chem. Vapor Deposition |
| SEW | Site Electron-density Wave |
| ARISS | Angle Resolved Ion Scattering Spectroscopy |
| CRDL | Contract Required Detection Limit(s) |
| DASD | Direct Access Storage Device |
| PSID | Photon Stimulated Ion Desorption |
| CILS | Collision-induced Light Scattering |