| Acronym | Meaning |
| QPLDA | Quasiparticle Local-density Approxn. |
| DNS | Direct Numerical Simulation |
| MAOS | Microwave-assisted Organic Synthesis |
| PPM | Path Probability Method |
| AGP | Antisymmetrized Geminal Product (wave Function) |
| GRRR | Graduated Response For Risk Reduction |
| RFDR | Radiofrequency-driven Dipolar Recoupling |
| BSCCO | Bismuth Strontium Calcium Copper Oxide |
| CCEA | Conventional Combustion Environmental Assessment |
| IGWMC | International Ground Water Modeling Center |