| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAMO | Simulated Ab Initio Molecular Orbital |
| LDT | Light Duty Truck |
| MP | Model Potential |
| HEXS | High-energy X-ray Scattering |
| VSEPR | Valence-shell Electron-pair Repulsion |
| FELIX | Free Electron Laser For Infrared Experiments |
| MCPF | Modified Coupled-pair Functional (method In CI Calcns.) |
| AVO | Average Virtual Orbital |
| AMD | Automated Multiple Development |
| IAD | Ion Assisted Deposition |