| Acronym | Meaning |
| HQE | Hemiquantal Equations |
| SSMBE | Solid Source Molecular Beam Epitaxy |
| MBSCI | Minimum Basis Set Configuration Interaction |
| GGC | Generalized Gradient-corrected (density-functional) |
| LNO | Localized Natural Orbital |
| ASI | Advanced Study Institute (NATO) |
| RRG | Rift-related Granitoids |
| CIT | California Institute Of Technology |
| MOAG | MINDO Optimized Adjusted Geometries |
| NMOC | Nonmethane Organic Compound(s) |