| Acronym | Meaning |
| QDIP | Quantum Dot Infrared Photodetector |
| SIMR | Swedish Institute For Metals Research |
| OLS | Ordinary Least Squares |
| VSTEP | Vertical-to-surface Transmission Electrophotonic Device |
| TDCR | Triple To Double Coincidence Ratio |
| DOS | Density Of States (in Band Structures) |
| LCGO | Linear Combination Of Gaussian Orbitals |
| UPS | Uninterrupted Power Systems (for Computer Networks) |
| SMO | Sample Management Office (US EPA) |
| GIP | Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide |