| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCPE | Charge Core Potential Energy Method (for Conformational Analysis) |
| BGH | Bovine Growth Hormone |
| ESM | Exponential-series Method |
| UFG | Ultrafine Grained |
| VCI | Valence Configuration Interaction (wave Function) |
| DOE | Department Of Energy |
| ICZ | Initial Contact Zone(s) |
| PSMS | Plasma Source Mass Spectrometry |
| SIA | Self-interstitial Atom |
| HCS | Heliospheric Current Sheet |