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Why, Alternating Current and Direct Current, of course! Both AC and DC describe types of current flow in a circuit. In direct current (DC), the electric charge (current) only flows in one direction. Electric charge in alternating current (AC), on the other hand, changes direction periodically. The voltage in AC circuits also periodically reverses because the current changes direction.
If the diode will be handling recurring current pulses, use Recurrent Forward Current. Otherwise, use DC Forward Current to find the right diode. Make sure you select a physical package that fits your overall design in terms of leads or surface mount.