| Acronym | Meaning |
| LRS | Laser Resonant Shadowgraphy |
| HDI | High-density Inclusion |
| DFB | Distributed Feedback |
| FPD | Flat Panel Display |
| ACR | Advanced Cracking Reactor (for Ethylene Production From Petroleum) |
| LIMA | Laser-induced Ion-mass Analyzer |
| ALIPS | Automated Laser-Induced Phosphorimeter System |
| IUE | International Ultraviolet Explorer |
| ROSE | Research On Ozone In The Stratosphere And Its Evolution |
| TRE | Total Resource Effectiveness |