| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESM | Exponential-series Method |
| CPDAM | Cumulative Potential-derived Atomic Multipole (calcn. Method) |
| SAMA | Scientific Apparatus Makers Association |
| DSITMS | Direct Sampling Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry |
| CLP | Contract Laboratory Program |
| HGMF | High Gradient Magnetic Filtration |
| DWPF | Defense Waste Processing Facility |
| BSE | Backscattering Electrons |
| TSME | Two-state Molecular Expansion (method In Collisions Calcn.) |
| LAMBD | Laser Assisted Molecular Beam Deposition |