| Acronym | Meaning |
| ISES | International Solar Energy Society |
| CPMAS | Cross Polarization Magic Angle Spinning (C-13 NMR) |
| LPGD | Low-pressure Gas Discharge |
| ZAAS | Zeeman Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy |
| FWM | Four-wave Mixing |
| MRSD-CI | Multireference Single And Double Excitation CI |
| LEFM | Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics |
| SOM | Self-organizing Map |
| TTN | Technology Transfer Network |
| NORS | National Organics Reconnaissance Survey (US EPA 1974-1975) |