| Acronym | Meaning |
| ASTM | American Society For Testing And Materials |
| CEC | Commission Of The European Communities |
| SERDP | Strategic Environmental Research And Development Program |
| UFF | Universal Force Field |
| OBIC | Optical Beam Induced Current |
| APD | Avalanche Photodiode |
| FWHP | Full Width At Half Peak |
| DMS | Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor |
| EIMS | Environmental Information Management System |
| WMAC | Waste Minimization Assessment Center |