| Acronym | Meaning |
| QFEP | Quantum Free Energy Perturbation (calcn. Method) |
| SPM | Scanning Proton Microprobe |
| WIC | Washington Information Center |
| EMAS | Electron Microprobe Auger Spectroscopy |
| PIXES | Particle Induced X-ray Emission Spectroscopy |
| GWP | Global Warming Potential(s) |
| VRLA | Valve-regulated Lead-acid (batteries) |
| WHOI | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute |
| AGP | Antisymmetrized Geminal Product (wave Function) |
| SUSYQM | Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics |