| Acronym | Meaning |
| OLCAO | Orthogonalized Linear Combination Of Atomic Orbitals |
| LPVD | Laser Physical Vapor Deposition |
| DSA | Dynamic Strain Aging |
| SREBP | Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein |
| COOP | Crystal Orbital Overlap Population |
| CGIAR | Consultative Group On International Agricultural Research |
| UPW | Ultrapure Water |
| VBHL | Valence Bond Heitler-London (wave Function) |
| PFWM | Parametric Four-wave Mixing |
| SOA | Semiconductor Optical Amplifier |