| Acronym | Meaning |
| SKPM | Scanning Kelvin Probe Microscopy |
| EMA | Electron Microprobe Analysis |
| LREE | Light Rare Earth Element(s) |
| CNLS | Complex Nonlinear Least Squares (data Fitting Method) |
| EGRIS | Emissive Gamma-ray Imaging And Spectroscopy |
| MPHF | Maximally Paired Hartree Fock |
| MSM | Multiple-scattering Model |
| PEMS | Predictive Emission Monitoring System |
| IAES | Ion Excited Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| LFAM | Line Focus Acoustic Microscope |