| Acronym | Meaning |
| XAES | X-ray Excited Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| SQF | Second-quantized Formulation (in Many-body Quantum Theory) |
| FOLIBS | Fiber Optic Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy |
| ECT | Emission-Computed Tomography |
| CAMM | Computer-aided Molecular Modeling |
| PIM | Powder Injection Molding |
| SO SCF | Spin-optimized Self-consistent Field |
| ESPRIT | European Strategic Programme For Research And Development In Information Technology |
| LEFM | Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics |
| CAM | Complex Angular Momentum (for Rotationally Inelastic Scattering) |