| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAES | Scanning Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| ISRE | Interferon-stimulated Response Element |
| QMS | Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry |
| ISCI | Initial-state Configuration Interaction |
| GFIS | Gas Field Ion Source |
| CODEX | Centerband-only Detection Of Exchange |
| RCIOSA | Reactive Classical-infinite-order-sudden Approxn. |
| AFF | Aberration Free Focus |
| NSCR | Nonselective Catalytic Reduction |
| SMM | Solar Maximum Mission |