| Acronym | Meaning |
| LSDA | Local Spin Density Approximation |
| SXRAM | Scanning X-ray Analytical Microprobe |
| PRFT | Partially Relaxed Fourier Transform |
| IPIB | Intense Pulsed Ion Beam |
| NMHC | Nonmethane Hydrocarbons |
| BIOS | Biological Innovation For Open Society |
| TIAS | Technology Investment Assessment Screen |
| EWS | Engineering Workstation |
| PDB | Peedee Belemnite |
| HCPA | Homomorphic Cluster Coherent Potential Approximation |