| Acronym | Meaning |
| VQP | Variable Quadratic Propagator (in Quantum Calcns.) |
| ODCPA | Off-diagonal (disorder) Coherent-potential Approxn. |
| AMLCD | Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display |
| RTP | Rapid Thermal Processing |
| KKRASA | Korringa-Kohn-Rostoker Atomic-sphere Approxn. (in Band Structure) |
| LCGTO | Linear Combination Of Gaussian Type Orbitals |
| FHSA | Federal Hazardous Substances Act |
| TOM | Transition Operator Method |
| TPH | Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons |
| LSS | Laser Synchrotron Source |