| Acronym | Meaning |
| GPM | Generalized Perturbation Method (in Electronic Theory Of Phase Stability Of Alloys) |
| SPRKKR | Spin-polarized Relativistic Korringa-Kohn-Rostoker |
| PET | Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) |
| TIAS | Technology Investment Assessment Screen |
| SWIFT | Sandia Waste-Isolation Flow And Transport Model |
| QMOM | Quadrature Method Of Moments |
| ICD | Induced Circular Dichroism |
| BAW | Bulk Acoustic Wave |
| MPE | Multiphoton Excitation |
| MHIDAS | Major Hazardous Incident Data Service (from UK Atomic Energy Authority) |