| Acronym | Meaning |
| GVB-CI | Generalized Valence Bond-configuration Interaction (wave Function) |
| IMO | Intermolecular Mol. Orbital |
| CSF | Configuration State Function (part Of Ci Wave Function) |
| SNP | Single-nucleotide Polymorphism |
| FPGA | Field-programmable Gate Array |
| PET | Petrol. Elementary Tools (computer Program) |
| FMASH | FeO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2-H2O System |
| SURF III | Synchrotron UV Radiation Facility (at NIST) |
| HIID | Heavy Ion Induced Desorption |
| TRIPS | Trade-Related Aspects Of Intellectual Property Rights |