| Acronym | Meaning |
| R2PI | Resonant Two-photon Ionization |
| MSAE | Multistate Atomic Expansion (method For At. Collisions) |
| BCSCO | Bismuth Calcium Strontium Copper Oxide |
| CSGWPP | Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection Program |
| MCP | Microchannel Plate |
| CISDT | CI With Single And Double And Triple Excitations |
| IEE | Institution Of Electrical Engineers |
| NPCA | National Paint And Coatings Association (US) |
| EFS | Elec. Field Stimulation |
| LIFD | Laser-induced Fluorescence Detection |