| Acronym | Meaning |
| QSRR | Quantitative Structure-retention Relationships |
| MEED | Medium-energy Electron Diffraction |
| PLID | Pulsed Laser Induced Desorption |
| LQR | Linear Quadratic Regulator |
| HRXPS | High Resolution X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy |
| NTS | Nevada Test Site |
| LEFM | Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics |
| WPB | Within Plate Basalts |
| WSPA | Western State Petroleum Association |
| DLL | Dynamic Link Library |