| Acronym | Meaning |
| ZPVE | Zero-point Vibrational Energy |
| PBII | Plasma-based Ion Implantation |
| ASTM | American Society For Testing And Materials |
| IGA | Inert-gas Atomization |
| ALU | Arithmetic Logic Unit |
| TESS | Transform Method For Extinction-scattering With Spatial Resoln. |
| RSR | Rapid Solidification Rate |
| APS | Adiabatic Pseudopotential |
| ECNICI | Electron Capture Negative Ion Chemical Ionization |
| OB/OD | Open Burn/open Detonation |