| 0D | Zero-dimensional |
| 1D | One-dimensional |
| 2D | Two-dimensional |
| CN | Complex Networks |
| CTQW | Continuous-Time Quantum Walks |
| GC | Giant Component |
| IB | Intermediate Band |
| IBSC | Intermediate Band Solar Cell |
| QCP | Quantum Confinement Potential |
| QD | Quantum Dot |
| QD-IBSC | Quantum Dot Intermediate Band Solar Cell |
| QM | Quantum Mechanics |
| QT | Quantum Transport |
| RGG | Random Geometric Graph |
| RN | Random Network |
| SAQDs | Self-Assembled Quantum Dots |
| SML-QDs | Sub-monolayer Quantum Dots |
| SN | Spatial Network |
| SK | Stranski–Krastanow |
| SW | Small-world |
| VW | Volmer–Weber |
| WL | Wetting layer |