| Acronym | Meaning |
| PSIM | Phase Shifting Interferential Microscopy |
| VFA | Volatile Fatty Acid |
| ODEX | Optical Dynamics Experiments |
| SVE | Selected Valence Electron Model |
| AVLIS | Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation |
| CCO | Coupled-channel-optical (potential |
| ADW | Asymptotic Distorted Wave |
| GIRMS | Gas Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry |
| SGPR | Specific Gas Production Rate |
| SEL | Surface Emitting Laser |