| Acronym | Meaning |
| CFAST | Center For Field Analytical Studies And Technology |
| CFE | Coherent Forward Emission |
| SWNT | Single-wall Nanotube |
| MRCEPA | Multireference Coupled-electron-pair Approxn. |
| SLPI | Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor |
| JAXA | Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency |
| STP | Standard Temperature And Pressure |
| STOL | Short Take-Off And Landing |
| MODY | Maturity Onset Diabetes Of The Young |
| PLID | Pulsed Laser Induced Desorption |