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28 June 2015 to 3 July 2015
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461. Opening and Welcome Address
Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) , Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University)
30/06/2015, 08:30
324. PLENARY: Optical Techniques Applied to Materials Physics
Prof. Darrell Comins (University of the Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 09:00
Track H - Plenaries
Oral Presentation
Plenary
8. Electrodeposited Ni Nanowires-Track Etched P.E.T. Composites As Selective Solar Absorbers
Mr Rendani Lukhwa (University of Western Cape)
30/06/2015, 10:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
345. Reconfigurable Wavelength Selective Switching for 10 Gbps Optical Fibre Ring Networks
Mr Duncan Boiyo (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
30/06/2015, 10:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
418. Stellar Streams: Modelling and Methodology
Dr Nathan Deg (UCT)
30/06/2015, 10:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
138. Test for traditional vibrational wisdom in 110,112Cd by two proton stripping
Mr Bongani Maqabuka (University of the Western Cape)
30/06/2015, 10:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
52. Why MnO<sub>2</sub> is used as a catalyst in Li-air batteries and not TiO<sub>2</sub>
Ms Khomotso Maenetja (University Of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 10:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
272. Beyond Mixing-Length Theory: an advanced approach to treating convective energy transfer in stars.
Mr Sashin Moonsamy (University of the Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 10:20
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
27. Evolutionary algorithm simulation study of Manganese dioxide nanoclusters
Mr Wesley Masoga (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 10:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
90. Nuclear structure studies in the A=136 mass region using transfer reactions.
Ms Bernadette Rebeiro (University of the Western Cape)
30/06/2015, 10:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
351. Performance Comparison between the Traditional Intensity Modulation Direct Detection and Coherent Detection in a High Speed Optical Fibre Communication System
Mr Tichakunda Valentine Chabata (Nelson Mandela Metropplitan University (NMMU))
30/06/2015, 10:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
60. Study of the interdiffusion in Ni/Cu multilayer thin films by Auger electron spectroscopy depth profiling
Mr XinLiang Yan (University of the Free State)
30/06/2015, 10:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
40. Computational Modelling Studies of Platinum Telluride Minerals
Mr Phatholo Selowa (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 11:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
173. Firewall Argument for Acoustic Black Holes
Mr Luca Pontiggia (University of the Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 11:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
77. Gene Expression Changes in Diabetic Wound Healing as Induced by Photobiostimulation <i> in vitro </i>
Ms Sandra, M. Ayuk (University of Johannesburg)
30/06/2015, 11:10
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
421. Modeling antenna primary beams using characteristic basis function patterns
Mr Kelachukwu Iheanetu (Rhodes University)
30/06/2015, 11:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
64. Selenization dependence of morphological, structural and electrical properties of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 thin films deposited by one-step sputtering
Dr Moges Tsega Yihunie (University of The Free State)
30/06/2015, 11:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
140. Statistical properties of Zirconium-91
Mr Bonginkosi Richard Zikhali (Zikhali)
30/06/2015, 11:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
85. Exciton energies of chalcopyrites AgAlX2 (X=S,Se,Te) from GW and BSE calculations
Mr Guy Moise DONGHO NGUIMDO (University of the Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 11:30
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
288. Intensity Mapping Techniques for Radio Observation
Mr Theophilus Ansah-Narh (Rhodes University)
30/06/2015, 11:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
155. Irradiation of in vitro melanoma cells with low intensity laser in the presence of hypericin and aluminium (III) phthalocyanine chloride tetrasulphonate for use in photodynamic diagnosis
Ms Ivy Ndhundhuma (University of Johannesburg)
30/06/2015, 11:30
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
169. Portable QKD Device Using the COW Protocol
Ms Sharmini Pillay (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
30/06/2015, 11:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
168. Second-order Coulomb excitation effects from the GDR
Prof. Nico Orce (University of the Western Cape)
30/06/2015, 11:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
55. Synthesis, structural and optical characterisation of cobalt (Co) and indium (In) co-doped ZnO nanoparticles
Mr Mpho Maswanganye (Universtity of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 11:30
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
17. The Simplest Gauge-String Duality
Mr Lwazi Nkumane (University of witwaterstrand)
30/06/2015, 11:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
406. A Study Of Potential Calibrators Using The KAT-7 Telescope
Mr Ermias Kassaye (Rhodes University, Department of Physics)
30/06/2015, 11:50
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
219. Ability of Gold Nanoparticles in mediating cellular damage in human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) using laser irradiation
Mr Ivan Mfouo Tynga (Laser Research Centre)
30/06/2015, 11:50
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
84. Comparison of optical and luminescence properties of as prepared and annealed ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using sol-gel method.
Mr Jatani Ungula (University of the Free State)
30/06/2015, 11:50
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
306. Electronic tracking system for quantum cryptography and radio telecommunication
Dr Marco Mariola (UKZN)
30/06/2015, 11:50
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
76. Relativistic Quantum Mechanics On Non-commutative Space
Mr Paul Henry Williams (Stellenbosch University)
30/06/2015, 11:50
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
98. Structural and magnetic properties of NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/NiFe bi-magnet and NiFe nano-alloy synthesized from thermal reduction of NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>
Mr ITEGBEYOGENE EZEKIEL (UKZN)
30/06/2015, 11:50
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
385. PLENARY: Space Weather – why should we care?
Prof. Michael Kosch (SANSA)
30/06/2015, 12:10
Track H - Plenaries
Oral Presentation
Plenary
103. <i>Ab</i>-<i>initio</i> studies of Tm<sup>3+</sup> interstitial defects in Germanium (Ge) using Hybrid Functional HSE06
Mr Emmanuel Igumbor (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 14:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
74. Fibre Bragg grating sensor to measure shrinkage in a concrete overlay.
Mr Michael Grobler (University of Johannesburg)
30/06/2015, 14:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
108. Hydrogenation of Ti6Al4V alloy and Commercially Pure (CP) Ti
Ms Sive Mazwi (University of the Western Cape/ iThemba LABS)
30/06/2015, 14:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
457. Inaugural NASSP Consortium Meeting
Prof. Nithaya Chetty (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 14:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
25. Large N Conformal Field Theory from Gauge Theory/ Gravity Duality
Mr Nirina Maurice Hasina Tahiridimbisoa (University of the Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 14:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
313. NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Penetrating Radiation: The Power of Tomography as an Analytic Research Tool
Mr Frikkie De Beer (Necsa)
30/06/2015, 14:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
93. Search for a Neutral MSSM Higgs bosons in the tau-tau final state in early Run II collision data at ATLAS
Mr Guillermo Hamity (Honours Physics Student)
30/06/2015, 14:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
113. Electronic and Optical Properties of monolayer MX 2 M= Zr, Hf; X= S, Se from first principles calculations
Mr Mahmud Abdulsalam (Wits University)
30/06/2015, 14:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
75. Fibre Optic Temperature Measurement Sensors for a Robotic Hand
Mr Ronald Moorcroft (University of Johannesburg)
30/06/2015, 14:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
154. First principle study of Xanthate and Diethyldithiophosphate adsorption on PtS (010) surface
Ms Mamogo Masenya (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 14:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
28. Integrability in Giant Graviton Dynamics
Mr Augustine Larweh Mahu (University of The Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 14:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
61. Jet substructure: a discovery tool at the LHC
Deepak Kar (University of Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 14:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
110. A Nonlinear Optical loop Mirror enhanced three wavelengths Erbium doped fiber laser
Mr Siyanda Qhumayo (student)
30/06/2015, 14:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
247. Double Coset Magnons
Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 14:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
146. Formation of chemical compound layer due to reaction-diffusion process
Mr Samuel Akintunde (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 14:40
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
182. Phosphorescence of phototransferred thermoluminescence in annealed synthetic quartz
Mrs Elizabeth Fende Midiki nee Atang KOMBE (Rhodes University)
30/06/2015, 14:40
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
321. Simulation of radiography beam collimation using ray tracing method
Mr Robert Nshimirimana (NECSA)
30/06/2015, 14:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
176. Computer simulation study of water adsorption on {110} surface of nickel-rich pentlandite (Fe<sub>4</sub>Ni<sub>5</sub>S<sub>8</sub>) mineral
Mr Peace Mkhonto (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 15:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
365. Development of Single Mode 2076.4 nm Holmium-doped Fibre Laser
Dr Lorinda Wu (CSIR-NLC)
30/06/2015, 15:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
233. Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Precipitates in a 12% Cr Steel
Ms Genevéve Deyzel (Centre for HRTEM, Department of Physics, NMMU, Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
30/06/2015, 15:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
43. Probing new physics in the Higgs sector with effective field theories at the Large Hadron Collider
Prof. Bruce Mellado (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
30/06/2015, 15:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
192. Prodding QGP in N=4 SYM with Stringy Yo-yos
Mr Robert Moerman (University of Cape Town)
30/06/2015, 15:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
376. Spatial resolution evaluation of digital neutron radiography and tomography facilities
Mr Mabuti Jacob Radebe Radebe (Necsa)
30/06/2015, 15:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
183. Ferromagnetism in Chromium-doped Rutile, Anatase and Brookite phases of Titanium dioxide
Ms Winfred Mueni Mulwa (University of the Free State-Qwaqwa campus, Department of physics, Private Bag x13, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, SOUTH AFRICA)
30/06/2015, 15:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
111. Non-Fermi Liquid Fixed Point in a Wilsonian Theory of Quantum Critical Metals
Mr Teflon Rabambi (Wits university)
30/06/2015, 15:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
42. Status of the measurements of Higgs boson properties with the ATLAS detector
Prof. Bruce Mellado (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
30/06/2015, 15:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
278. Surface Brillouin Scattering Characterization of Bismuth Ferrite Thin Films
Mr Fekadu Ayele (University of the Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 15:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
291. X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy based residual stress measurements for assessment of fatigue in leached polycrystalline diamond tool bits
Mr Maxwell Vhareta (DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials, University of the Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 15:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
57. A density functional theory and magnetic resonance studies of radiation damage in plastic scintillators
Mr Chad Pelwan (University of Witwatersrand)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
59. A quantification evaluation of the depth resolution of AES depth profiling data of Cu/Ni multilayer thin films using the MRI model
Mr XinLiang Yan (University of the Free State)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
82. Calculation of the contribution of core states in CdF2 to the electron-positron annihilation momentum density using generalized gradient approximation.
Thulani Jili (University of Zululand)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
129. Calibrating the 8000M Ball Miller Using Anatase and Rutile Titania Nanoparticles
Mr Olatunbosun Nubi (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
178. Catalyst-free thermal evaporation of Zn powder at atmospheric pressure
Dr Theo Muller (University of the Western Cape)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
232. Computaional Modelling of Ti<sub>50-x</sub>Pt<sub>50</sub>Zr<sub>x</sub> SMAs
Mr Mordecai Mashamaite (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
143. Computational modelling studies of recrystallised nano-architectured TiO2 structures at different lithium concentration and temperatures for energy storage applications.
Ms Blessing Rikhotso (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
231. Computer simulation as a strategy for generating manganese dioxide nanotubes
Mr David Magolego Tshwane (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
318. CZTS solar cell: A green energy source produced in a green way.
Mr Antonie Fourie (University of the Free State)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
302. Deep level defects in alpha-particle irradiated epitaxially grown silicon
Ms Helga Danga (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
374. Density functional theory calculation of surface properties of pyrite (100) and depression of pyrite using TGA.
Mr Masilu Godfrey Mulaudzi (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
34. Determination of the band gap of AlGaN epilayers by FTIR reflectance spectroscopy
Ms Bereneice Sephton (NMMU)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
105. Diamond -like carbon (DLC) thin films:Synthesis and investigation
Mr WILFRED MBIOMBI (WITS UNIVERSITY)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
128. Effect of Background gas and substrate temperature on ZnO:Zn thin films
Mr Emad Hasabeldaim (UFS)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
329. Effect of Pb doping and annealing temperature on the structural and optical properties ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by sol-gel method
Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
122. Effect of temperature annealing on 4H-SiC Schottky barrier diodes after alpha-particle irradiation at high fluences
Mr Ezekiel Omotoso (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
377. Electrical characteristics of Pd Schottky contacts on ZnO and AZO nanoparticles
Mr Fred Joe Nambala (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
341. Electrical characterization of 5.4 MeV alpha particle irradiated, low doped n-type Gallium Arsenide.
Mr Shandirai Tunhuma (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
427. Electrical characterization of bulk 4H-SiC
Ms Danielle Venter (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
284. Electrical characterization of introduced in bulk grown ZnO during electron beam exposure
Mr Meehleketo Advice Mayimele (university of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
211. Electrical Characterization of MeV Alpha-particle Irradiated Ni/4H-SiC Diodes and their Recovery by Annealing Treatment
Dr Mmantsae Diale (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
213. Electrical characterization of undoped and niobium-doped n-silicon diodes
Mr Mohapi Thebe (Student)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
254. Electronic and magnetic properties of the (Cr<sub>84</sub>Re<sub>16</sub>)<sub>100-x</sub>Mn<sub>x</sub> alloy system
Mrs Bincy Susan Jacobs (University Of Johannesburg)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
411. Energy transfer mechanisms and material properties of Y2O3: Eu3+:Ho3+ nanophosphors synthesized by sol- combustion method.
Mr Abdub Ali (University of the Free state)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
361. Fabrication and Characterisation of CdO-CNS hybrid for LPG Sensing
Mr Amanda Sefage (Student)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
283. High resolution X-ray diffraction and photoluminescence of InAs<sub>1-x</sub>Sb<sub>x</sub>/GaSb
Mr Stephen Dobson (NMMU)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
106. Influence of a buffer layer on the electrical properties of ZnO/Si heterojunction
Mr Stive Roussel Tankio Djiokap (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
73. Influence of alkaline earth metal cations; Ca<sup>2+</sup>, Sr<sup>2+</sup> and Ba<sup>2+</sup> on the structural and optical properties of MAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: Eu<sup>2+</sup>, Nd<sup>3+</sup> phosphors.
Mr ALI HALAKE WAKO (University of the Freestate)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
179. Investigation of MOVPE-InSb Quantum Dots grown using TMIn and TDMASb
Mr Chinedu Christian Ahia (NMMU)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
382. Iron bearing minerals characterised with Mossbauer spectroscopy at the Mineral Processing and Technology Research Centre , University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Prof. Antoine-Floribert MULABA-BAFUBIANDI (University of Johannesburg)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
101. Isolation and characterization of carbon nanoballs and nanofibers from an internal combustion (I.C) engine
Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
417. Laser excitation studies and crystal-field analysis of ZnO:Tb<sup>3+</sup> and ZnO:Eu<sup>3+</sup> powders
Mr NKOSIPHILE ANDILE BHEBHE (UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
304. Microstructural analysis of proton irradiated zircaloy-4
Mr Tshepo Mahafa (University of Johannesburg and Necsa)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
180. MOCVD growth of GaSb/GaAs quantum dots
Mr Ngcali Tile (NMMU-Physics)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
311. Phototransferred thermoluminescence in argon implanted synthetic quartz
Dr Schadrack Nsengiyumva (Rhodes University)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
227. Physical properties of Cr<sub>78</sub>Al<sub>22</sub> thin films
Prof. Aletta Prinsloo (University of Johannesburg)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
325. Prediction of Structures and Energy stabilities of VO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles.
Mr Makondelele Netsianda (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
331. Preparation and electrochemical investigation of the cobalt hydroxide carbonate/activated carbon nanocomposite for supercapacitor applications
Ms Tshifhiwa Moureen Masikhwa (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
166. Structural and optical properties of TiN coatings produced by reactive magnetron sputtering at different substrate temperatures
Mr Charles Thulani Thethwayo (University of Zululand)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
307. Structural and photoluminescence properties of LaV<sub>1-x</sub>P<sub>x</sub>O<sub>4</sub>:1 mol % Dy<sup>3+</sup> phosphor powder prepared by solution combustion method
Mr Selepe Motloung (University of the Free State)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
431. Structure Prediction of Manganese Dioxide Nanoclusters Using Computer Simulation Techniques
Prof. R. Regina Maphanga (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
127. Surface characterisation of ZnO nanorods grown by Chemical Bath Deposition on Si substrate
Mr Crispin Mbulanga (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
185. Synthesis and characterisation of mechano-chemically synthesised Zinc Oxide nanoparticles using ball milling
Prof. Erasmus Rammutla (University of Limpopo) , Ms MF Manamela (University of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
276. Synthesis and characterization of diamond like carbon (DLC) thin films for gas sensing applications
Ms Nelisiwe Princess Chonco (University of Zululand)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
160. Synthesis and magnetic properties of Sn-doped CoFe2O4 nanoferrites
Dr Justice Msomi (University of KwaZulu-Natal) , Ms Nokwanda Ngema (University of KwaZulu-Natal) , Dr Thomas Moyo (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
435. Synthesis of vanadium oxide (VxOy) using CO2 Laser Pyrolysis
Ms Bathusile Masina (CSIR-NLC)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
334. Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles by Green process and investigation of their growth mechanism
Ms Takalani Nethavhanani (University of the Western Cape; iThemba LABS)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
167. The effects of Li adatoms on defected graphane: A first-principles study
Dr Edwin Mapasha (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
217. The influence of annealing on radioluminescence and thermally stimulated luminescence in natural quartz
Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
172. The influence of the number of pulses and post annealing on the morphology and photoluminescence properties of CaS: Eu<sup>2+</sup> pulsed laser deposited thin films
Mr Raphael Lavu Nyenge (University of the Free State & Kenyattta University)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
241. The magnetic properties of Cr + 1 at.% Al thin films
Ms patience mudau (University of Johannesbug)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
423. The modified interatomic potentials of FeS<sub>2</sub> in atomistic simulations
Dr Mofuti Mehlape (University Of Limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
134. The surface structure and interfacial reaction analysis of W in 6H-SiC
Ms Thabsile Thabethe (university of pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
450. Thermal and compositional defects in dip-coated iron oxide (&alpha;-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) thin film photoanodes: Effects on film properties
Ms Kelebogile Maabong (University of Pretoria)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
63. Thermoluminescence investigations in K3Ca2(SO4)3F:Dy phosphor
Dr Bhushan Kore (Department of Physics, UFS Bloemfontein, South Africa)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
305. Thermoluminescence of annealed synthetic quartz
Mr zuko Mthwesi (Rhodes University)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
322. Time-evolution studies of thermal sprayed hydroxyapatite coatings
Mr Tshepo Ntsoane (Necsa)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
451. Ultra smooth surface of diamonds, towards Å scale roughness for the (111) orientation
Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
30. Vertically aligned silicon nanowires synthesized by metal-assisted chemical etching for photovoltaic applications
Mr Siphelo Ngqoloda (University of the Western Cape)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
175. White luminescence from sol-gel silica doped with silver
Mr Abd Ellateef Abbass (Sudanese)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
97. XRD and AFM studies of graphene and single-walled carbon nano tube
Ms Moshibudi Shai (University of limpopo)
30/06/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster1
386. PUBLIC TALK: Conflict in climate change
Dr Don Mingay (Retired)
30/06/2015, 19:00
Track H - Plenaries
Oral Presentation
Plenary
297. Armorphization and Recrystallization of spinel LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nano-architectures
Ms Raesibe Sylvia Ledwaba (University of Limpopo)
01/07/2015, 09:40
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
346. Biological filament interacting with molecular motors
Mr Janusz Meylahn (Stellenbosch University)
01/07/2015, 09:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
189. Data assimilation into a climatological model
Dr John Bosco Habarulema (South African National Space Agency)
01/07/2015, 09:40
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
468. Division Meeting
Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU)
01/07/2015, 09:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
7. Measuring the “vectorness” of a vector vortex beam
Dr Melanie McLaren (University of the Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 09:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
26. Monte Carlo simulations to obtain the weak magnetism term for <sup>22</sup>Na beta decay
Mr Lutendo Phuthu (University of the Western Cape)
01/07/2015, 09:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
292. Studying Stellar Populations of Luminous Red Galaxies to probe the Hubble Parameter H(z)
Dr Ando Ratsimbazafy (North-West University - Centre for Space Research)
01/07/2015, 09:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
294. Why we need a Physics Olympiad
Mr Case Rijsdijk (ASSA/SAIP)
01/07/2015, 09:40
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
215. A model describing two-exciton effects in photosynthetic light-harvesting systems
Mr Johan Nöthling (University of Pretoria)
01/07/2015, 10:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
405. A PAPER-32 Stokes I Sky Catalogue
Mr Liju Philip (Rhodes University)
01/07/2015, 10:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
145. Angular Accelerating White Light
Dr Angela Dudley (CSIR National Laser Centre)
01/07/2015, 10:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
360. Generation and validation of Monte Carlo signal events for the H->ZdZd->4l Analysis
Mr Doomnull Attah Unwuchola (University of Johannnesburg)
01/07/2015, 10:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
314. Thermodynamic and mechanical stability studies of Zr-Nb(Co) alloys
Mr Magoja Martinus Malebati (student)
01/07/2015, 10:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
23. University physics students’ views about scientific inquiry
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 10:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
353. Density functional theory study of methane dissociation over Pd nanoclusters
Ms Moyahabo Hellen Chuma (University of Limpopo)
01/07/2015, 10:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
442. Dynamical mass estimates of Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect selected galaxy clusters in the Millennium Gas simulations
Mr Nhlakanipho Kwaz Mthembu (Student)
01/07/2015, 10:20
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
256. One and two dimentional models of dye adsorption for application in dye sensitized solar cells
Dr Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta (University of Venda)
01/07/2015, 10:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
69. Single station TEC modelling during storm conditions
Mr Jean Claude Uwamahoro (SANSA Space Science and Rhodes University)
01/07/2015, 10:20
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
273. Using classroom response systems to promote active learning
Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape)
01/07/2015, 10:20
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
422. Wigner distribution function and the complex curvature applied to Laguerre-Gaussian modes propagating through first order systems
Dr Cosmas Mafusire (University of Pretoria)
01/07/2015, 10:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
184. Forbidden gap regions in ion-acoustic solitons
Dr Shimul Kumar Maharaj (South African National Space Agency (SANSA), Space Science Directorate)
01/07/2015, 11:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
441. Investigation of the annealing behaviour of the donor-vacancy complex in alpha-particle irradiated Ge.
Mr Willem Barnard (University of Pretoria)
01/07/2015, 11:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
271. Measurement of single muon vs charged particle multiplicity at the LHC – an outlook study.
Ms Sibaliso Mhlanga (Post Graduate)
01/07/2015, 11:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
92. Rutherford Backscattering Analysis using lithium ions.
Prof. Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 11:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
33. Simulating mechanical annealing of atomic-sized gold surfaces via classical molecular dynamics and density functional theory transport calculations
Mr Wynand Dednam (Physics department, University of South Africa)
01/07/2015, 11:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
452. The Fundamentals of Single Molecule Microscopy.
Dr Gurthwin Bosman (Stellenbosch University)
01/07/2015, 11:10
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
400. The Vela Supercluster - does it provide the missing link to explain the local flow fields ?
Mr Ahmed Elagali (Cape Town University)
01/07/2015, 11:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
206. Why Do Students Distinguish Between Net Force and Total Force?
Mr Philip Southey (UCT)
01/07/2015, 11:10
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
126. Large amplitude slow and fast electron-acoustic solitons and supersolitons in three-electron temperature space plasmas
Mr Lifa Mbuli (SANSA Space Science)
01/07/2015, 11:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
458. NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Accelerating light
Prof. Andrew Forbes (U. Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 11:30
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
207. Performance of missing transverse momentum reconstruction in ATLAS
Ms Shell-may Liao (University of the Witwatersrand, School of Physics, 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa”)
01/07/2015, 11:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
86. Structural, electronic and thermal properties of Sn clathrates
Mr Peter Egbele (University of the Witwaterrand, Johannesburg. South Africa)
01/07/2015, 11:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
274. Unfolding the fast neutron fluence energy distribution of a NE230 deuterated liquid scintillator detector using the MAXED code
Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape)
01/07/2015, 11:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
293. In-situ neutron powder diffraction temperature capabilities at SAFARI-1
Dr Michael Hayes (Necsa)
01/07/2015, 11:50
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
221. The effect of an ion beam on ion-acoustic supersolitons
Dr Carel Olivier (SANSA)
01/07/2015, 11:50
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
472. PLENARY: Status of Women in STEM in the US
Prof. Liesl Folks (University at Buffalo)
01/07/2015, 12:10
Track H - Plenaries
Oral Presentation
Plenary
229. Exploring teachers’ baseline knowledge of mechanics
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 14:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
13. Modelling ground conductivity for computing the electric field associated with geomagnetically induced currents (A mid latitude case study)
Mrs Electdom Matandirotya (CPUT and SANSA Space Science)
01/07/2015, 14:00
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
243. NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Cosmic rays from binary millisecond pulsars
Prof. Christo Venter (North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus)
01/07/2015, 14:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
188. Simultaneous substitution of Ba, Mn and Co into Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> spinel structure: Magnetic and electrochemical sensing properties of the synthesized nanoparticles
Mr Nadir Osman (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
01/07/2015, 14:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
204. Solar radiometry and forecasting research at UKZN
Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN)
01/07/2015, 14:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
191. Terahertz Time-Domain Ellipsometry
Mr Shane Smith (Physics Post Graduate Student)
01/07/2015, 14:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
216. The Impact of Re-homogenisation for Nodal Cross-section Corrections in OSCAR-4 as Applied to SAFARI-1 Research Reactor
Mr Eric Chinaka (North-west University &amp; NECSA)
01/07/2015, 14:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
383. The numerical investigation of the stochastic Schroedinger equation with memory
Mrs Semina Iuliia (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
01/07/2015, 14:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
223. Dependence of the photo-ionization cross-section of α-Al2O3:C on the measurement temperature
Mr Angel Nyirenda (Rhodes University)
01/07/2015, 14:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
11. Investigation of Pc5 pulsation events using Sanae radar and ground-based magnetometer data during northward interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) interval
Dr Zolile Mtumela (SANSA)
01/07/2015, 14:20
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
158. Monte Carlo based estimation of the effect of different aerosol classes on solar irradiance in African atmospheric conditions
Ms MARIE CHANTAL CYULINYANA (department of physics, University of johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 14:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
265. Process tomography within the hybrid formalism
Ms Humairah Bassa (University of KwaZulu-Natal and NLC, CSIR)
01/07/2015, 14:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
197. Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of bio-molecules.
Ms Cathrine Pfukwa (Stellenbosch University)
01/07/2015, 14:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
177. The development of a neutron converter for the production of radioactive beams at iThemba LABS
Mr Zipho Ngcobo (iThemba Labs)
01/07/2015, 14:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
58. The light bulb effect: University students’ problem solving cognitive processes in a physics problem solving skills test
Dr Claudia Albers (WITS university)
01/07/2015, 14:20
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
48. An analysis and quantification of typical errors in the deterministic calculational path for research reactor modelling
Mr Thembelani Gina (University of Johannesburg, Necsa)
01/07/2015, 14:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
94. Characterization of the Multipath Environment of Ionospheric Scintillation Receivers
Ms Tsige Atilaw (SANSA and University of Cape Town)
01/07/2015, 14:40
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
239. Computational Study on Advanced Lithium – Sulphur Battery for Future Portable Energy Storage
Mr Cliffton Masedi (UL/ CSIR)
01/07/2015, 14:40
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
320. Is solar PV generated electricity cheap in South Africa?
Dr Kittessa Roro (R&D core (Energy Initiatives)CSIR)
01/07/2015, 14:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
170. Projection operators in the theory of open quantum systems
Dr Vitalii Semin (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwazulu-Natal)
01/07/2015, 14:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
201. Supercontinuum pulse compression
Mr Ruan Viljoen (Stellenbosch University)
01/07/2015, 14:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
397. Teaching of the Strand Planet Earth and Beyond in Primary School Natural Science
Prof. Lerothodi Leeuw (University of South Africa)
01/07/2015, 14:40
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
218. Very-high-energy emission from pulsars
Ms Monica Breed (Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa)
01/07/2015, 14:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
24. A Timing Noise Analysis Pipeline for HartRAO pulsars
Mr Maritz Jacques (UFS)
01/07/2015, 15:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
367. Energy yield monitoring of photovoltaic technologies
Mr Ross Schultz (NMMU)
01/07/2015, 15:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
54. Estimating plasma drift velocities in the low latitude regions within the African sector.
Mr Makhosonke Dubazane (SANSA Space Science)
01/07/2015, 15:00
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
337. Fast Neutron Radiography at an RFQ Accelerator System
Mr Graham Daniels (Necsa)
01/07/2015, 15:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
214. Fluorescence spectra of carbon monoxide isotopomers upon vacuum ultraviolet excitation
Mr Andre de Bruyn (Laser Research Institute, Stellenbosch University)
01/07/2015, 15:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
354. Thomas Rotation and Quantum Entanglement
Mr Jonathan Hartman (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 15:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
390. Characterization of torrefied sugarcane bagasse for gasification in a downdraft biomass gasifier system.
Mr Anthony Anukam (University of Fort Hare)
01/07/2015, 15:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
212. Data processing at the Necsa neutron diffraction facility
Mr Deon Marais (The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa))
01/07/2015, 15:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
408. Development of kHz applied optical remote sensing for atmospheric insect monitoring applications
Mr Alem Gebru (Stellenbosch University, Lund University)
01/07/2015, 15:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
88. Ionospheric pre-geomagnetic disturbance enhancements over African equatorial and midlatitude regions
Ms Nicola Orford (South African National Space Agency)
01/07/2015, 15:20
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
312. Optical spectroscopy of PSR B1259-63 around the 2014 periastron passage
Dr Brian van Soelen (University of the Free State)
01/07/2015, 15:20
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
455. A Comparative Study of the Preparedness for Undergraduate Studies of Students entering the University with South African Matriculation Examination results and Zimbabwe ZIMSEC Examination results.
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track E - Physics Education
Poster Presentation
Poster2
380. A comparative study of the three empirical solar models in North West, South Africa.
Ms Sophie Mulaudzi (University of Venda)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
264. A precise measurement of the &frac12<sup>+</sup> to &frac12<sup>+</sup> ft value in <sup>19</sup>Ne beta decay
Ms Phumzile Mabika (University of the Western Cape)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
205. A quantum walk-based MPPT optimization algorithm for a stand-alone PV system
Mr Makhamisa Senekane (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
363. Active phase correction using a VCSEL for clock tones transmitted along a 24 km optical fibre link
Mr Shukree Wassin (NMMU)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
203. Ambient gamma dose rate measurements at Manyoni uranium mines, Singida, Tanzania
Dr U. Dammalapati (Department of Physics, The University of Dodoma, P O Box 338, Dodoma, Tanzania)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
79. An overview of the mainstream mechanics first year module at the University of the Western Cape and students experiences of the module
Ms Sinovuyo Tanci (Student)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track E - Physics Education
Poster Presentation
Poster2
20. Assessment of Physics practicals using a software-embedded and improvisation based scientifically efficient system
Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track E - Physics Education
Poster Presentation
Poster2
309. Beam experiments with the Grenoble Test Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Source at iThemba LABS
Dr Fhumulani Nemulodi (iThemba LABS)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
453. Channelling radiation of electrons in high-quality HPHT diamond single crystals
Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
246. Computer modeling studies of the adsorption energies of heavy metals onto vermiculite surface
Mr Feredi Phala (University of Limpopo)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
348. Creating and Measuring 2 µm Light Using a Spatial Light Modulator
Mr Loyiso Maweza (CSIR)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
401. Cross-section Electron Microscopy studies of Boron Implanted Hexagonal Boron Nitride
Dr Emily Aradi (University of the Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
200. Demonstration of a new ultrafast pulse reconstruction modality – PIRANA
Mr Ruan Viljoen (Stellenbosch University)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
137. Density Functional Theory on a Lattice: Particle Number Dependence of the Exchange-Correlation Potential.
Mr Amouzouvi Kossi (University of the Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
71. Determination of a neutron beam fluence energy distribution using multichannel unfolding code MAXED
Mr Thulani shiluvane (UWC)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
445. Determination of the Origin of a High Frequency Signal Superimposed on the Light Emission detected from a Detonating Explosive in a Free Environment
Mr Wonder Mhlakubuswa Mqadi (Walter Sisulu University)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
295. Determining the spectroscopic quadrupole moment (Q<sub>s</sub>) of the first 2<sup>+</sup> state in <sup>40</sup>Ar
Mr Makabata Jeremia Mokgolobotho (University of the Western Cape)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
18. Does proficiency in units and measurements contribute towards success in first year university physics?
Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track E - Physics Education
Poster Presentation
Poster2
165. Efficient processing of physics quantities for the Processing Unit for the upgrade of the Tile Calorimeter of ATLAS
Mr Daniel Ohene-Kwofie (University of The Witwatersrand, High Energy Physics Group)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
139. Evaluation of an empirical model for a flat plate solar collector
Ms Nothando Ndlovu (University of Fort Hare)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
130. Experimental evaluation of emission models from a thermal evaporation source
Dr Ted Kroon (University of the Free State)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
19. Exploring teaching-learning activity in large class groups
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track E - Physics Education
Poster Presentation
Poster2
419. Expository vs Problem-based approach to Physics practicals at the University of Johannesburg-A case study
Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track E - Physics Education
Poster Presentation
Poster2
342. Fibre-to-the-Hut Technology: A Solution to Cheap Access for High-Speed Optical Network in South Africa
Mr George Isoe (Optical Fibre Research Unit,Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
14. Fluorescence behaviour of europium doped Gd2O3 nanosheets
Dr Anurag Pandey (University of the free state)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
340. Fringe Fitting Calibration of VLBI Data
Mr Alexander Akoto-Danso (Rhodes University, Grahamstown)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
22. Global competitiveness as a barometer of scientific endeavor
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track E - Physics Education
Poster Presentation
Poster2
195. High-Momentum Particle Production at RHIC, Fermilab, and LHC
Mr Daniel Adamiak (University of Cape Town)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
280. Higher dimensional quantum key distribution in the presence of quantum noise
Mr Makhamisa Senekane (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
118. Impact of dose rate on radiation damage of plastics scintillators for the Tile Calorimeter of ATLAS.
Mr Sijiye Tlou (University of the Witswatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
224. Implementing the Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm with classical light
Mr Benjamin Perez-Garcia (Tecnologico de Monterrey, University of Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
425. Intra-cavity metamorphosis of a Gaussian beam to flat-top distribution
Dr Darryl Naidoo (CSIR)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
186. Investigating charge carrier effects in silicon membranes using fs laser.
Mr Wilfrid Ndebeka (Laser Research Institute, Stellenbosch University)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
226. Investigating the structural changes in strontium implanted glassy carbon using Multiwavelength Raman Spectroscopy
Ms opeyemi odutemowo (university of pretoria)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
404. Investigating the Variability of Sources in the Data from the Karoo Array Telescope. U. Mbou Sob, S.K.Sirothia, T. Glober, O. Smirnov
Mr Ulrich Armel Mbou Sob (Rhodes University)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
5. Low cost empirical modelling to determine milk production in a dairy plant: A case study of Fort Hare Dairy Trust
Mr Russel Mhundwa (Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
209. Measurement of diffusion capacitance of mono-crystalline and poly-crystalline photovoltaic cells using LBIC
Mr Ross Dix-Peek (NMMU)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
251. Measuring the optical thermometry properties of a phosphor
Mr Lucas Erasmus (University of the Free State)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
65. Metrology of Ultrasound and Underwater Acoustics at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa
Mr Vumile Tyalimpi (NMISA)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
245. Minimum Norm Estimates for the Bioelectromagnetic Inverse Problem
Mr Alex Otavia Ngomane (University of Venda) , Dr Eric Maluta (University of Venda) , Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
202. Molecular dynamics studies of Schottky and Frenkel defects in cerium dioxide
Dr Thuto Mosuang (University of Limpopo)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
394. Morphological and elemental properties of sugarcane bagasse for gasification purposes
Mr Mpumezo Kula (University of Fort Hare)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
296. Multiple chiral bands associated with the same strongly asymmetric many-particle nucleon configuration
Dr OBED SHIRINDA (iThemba LABS)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
236. Neutrino mass hierarchy and CP phase measurement using atmospheric neutrino flux
Prof. Soebur Razzaque (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
344. New Minimization Techniques, Solvers and Calibration Algorithms
Ms Makhuduga Sebokolodi (RU)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
156. Numerical modelling of hydrodynamical astrophysical outflows
Mr Izak Van der Westhuizen (University of the Free State)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
323. Optimization of losses introduced by p absorbing mask in a Digital Laser
Mr July Bell (CSIR)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
330. Orientation of the Ge crystals of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector
Dr Tshepo Dinoko (iThemba LABS)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
350. Phase noise analysis for 1.7-14.5 GHz clock signal transmission over 12km telescope network optical fibre
Ms Phumla Dlamini (optical fibre research unit (nelson mandela metropolitan university))
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
81. Propagation of cylindrical vector beams through fibres
Mr Bienvenu Ndagano (University of the Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
21. Quality vs Quantity: the National Senior Certificate - a case study
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track E - Physics Education
Poster Presentation
Poster2
91. Radiation Shielding Calculation using FLUKA transport code for Radiactive-ion Beam Facility at iThemba LABS.
Mr Nkanyiso Robert Mantengu (University of Zululand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
196. Radon exhilation of building materials
Mr Farrel Sidney Wentzel (University of the Western Cape)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
46. Reaction mechanisms studied using the iThemba LABS recoil detector
Dr Sifiso Senzo Ntshangase (University of Zululand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
102. Reaction rates determination using Monte Carlo simulations for the Bi target at 90 MeV neutron energy.
Ms Thobeka Lamula (University of Zululand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
279. Security of quantum key distribution
Dr Mhlambululi Mafu (Botswana International University of Science ad Technology)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
298. Sensitivity to New Physics via the study of the Higgs boson transverse momentum at the ATLAS detector
Mr David Gossman (University of the Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
391. Simonkolleite-graphene foam composites and their superior electrochemical performance
Mr Damilola Momodu (UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
72. Simulation of quasi-mono-energetic neutron beam fluence energy distributions at the iThemba LABS time-of-flight facility
Mr Azwidovhiwi Emmanuel Nengudza (University of the Western Cape)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
357. Single muon pT distributions from heavy quark decay in pp collisions at 7 TeV with ALICE
Ms Nomvelo Dindikazi (University of Zululand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
398. Soweto Science Centre as a community engagement initiative at the University of Johannesburg
Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track E - Physics Education
Poster Presentation
Poster2
37. Spectral studies of flaring quasar PKS 1424-418 above 100 MeV with Fermi-LAT
Mr Feraol Dirirsa (University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
413. The design of a waste heat system capable of harnessing energy from the surface of a cyclone dust collector attached to a downdraft biomass gasifier
Ms Nwabunwanne Nwokolo (Institute of Technology University of Fort Hare)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
248. The search for Dark Matter in association with the Higgs boson with the di-photon decay
Dr Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba (University of the Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
3. The unusually strong coronal emission lines of SDSS J1055+5637
Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
135. Understanding double Higgs boson production with vector boson fusion with the ATLAS detector at the LHC
Mr Tshidiso Molupe (University of the Witwatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
120. Viability of map-reduce algorithms for the measurement of Higgs boson properties with the ATLAS detector at the LHC
Ms Sheena O'Connell (University of the Witswatersrand)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
266. Wavelength-modulated spectroscopy of the sub-band gap response of solar cell devices
Mr Nambinintsoa Romeoh HASINJATOVO MANDANIRINA (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
01/07/2015, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster2
393. PLENARY: Exploring the World with Accelerator Mass Spectrometry
Prof. Walter Kutschera (University of Vienna)
02/07/2015, 08:40
Track H - Plenaries
Oral Presentation
Plenary
332. A 'road test' of ANOVA versus DFT and LS as a period-finding algorithm
Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg)
02/07/2015, 09:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
285. A Near Infrared Femtosecond Laser Source for Observation of Charge Transfer Processes in Semiconductors
Ms Essraa Ahmed (M.Sc. student)
02/07/2015, 09:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
443. A new approach to modeling the heliospheric current sheet
Mr Jan-Louis Raath (North-West University)
02/07/2015, 09:40
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
67. Alpha particle scattering within the MCAS approach
Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)
02/07/2015, 09:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
51. Determining the effect of the solar cell band gap on power yield in southern African irradiance conditions
Mr Graham Webber (University of Johannesburg)
02/07/2015, 09:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
152. Embedding of noble metal nanoparticles and study of optical and photoluminescence properties induced by ion irradiation
Dr Jai Prakash (Department of Physics, University of the Free State, (UFS), Bloemfontein, ZA 9300, South Africa)
02/07/2015, 09:40
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
395. NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: South Africa and the International Measurement System: Billion or Trillion?
Dr Louw Wynand (NMISA)
02/07/2015, 09:40
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
107. Developing the high data-throughput ADC daughter board of the PROMETEO test-bench for the upgrade of the ATLAS Tile Calorimeter
Mr Matthew Spoor (WITS)
02/07/2015, 10:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
259. Enhancing light absorption and life-time stability of organic solar cells using pentacene encapsulation.
Mr Francis Otieno (University of Witwatersrand)
02/07/2015, 10:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
364. Fast Scheme for Approximating an Off Set PSF Response
Mr Marcellin Atemkeng (Rhodes University)
02/07/2015, 10:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
210. Investigation of nuclear reactor materials using modern electron microscopy techniques
Prof. Johannes Neethling (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
02/07/2015, 10:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
410. The Solar-Cycle Dependence of the Heliospheric Diffusion Tensor
Ms Amoré Nel (North-West University, SANSA)
02/07/2015, 10:00
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
370. Ultrafast photochromism in metal-organic complexes
Mr Xavier von Stein (Stellenbosch University)
02/07/2015, 10:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
95. Acceleration of galactic electrons at the solar wind termination shock and their journey beyond
Mr Phillip Prinsloo (North-West University)
02/07/2015, 10:20
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
244. Analysis of homogeneity in thin film photovoltaic modules using large area light beam induced current (LA-LBIC) measurements.
Mr Michael Okullo (NMMU)
02/07/2015, 10:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
78. GPU-based Computation of Energy and Time for the Upgrade of the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS Detector”
Mr Marc Sacks (University of the Witwatersrand)
02/07/2015, 10:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
31. Novel zincate phosphors: A new red-emitting phosphors for LED applications
Dr Vijay Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free State Bloemfontein 9300)
02/07/2015, 10:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
70. The PITSI neutron powder diffractometer at the SAFARI-1 Research Reactor
Ms zeldah sentsho (necsa)
02/07/2015, 10:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
50. Analysis of ionospheric response during geomagnetic storms for mid and low latitudes
Mrs Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba (South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space Science. And Rhodes University)
02/07/2015, 11:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
463. Division Meeting
Prof. Hendrik Swart (University of the Free State)
02/07/2015, 11:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
469. Division Meeting
Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch)
02/07/2015, 11:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
153. Exploring the Dark Sector extension to the Standard Model via the Higgs Portal
Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
02/07/2015, 11:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
253. Qualitative assessment of Photovoltaic modules using Electroluminescence
Ms Jacqui Crozier (NMMU)
02/07/2015, 11:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
39. Synchrotron Modelling of the gamma-ray to optical afterglow of GRB 130427A and expected neutrino flux
Mrs JESSYMOL KAYYUNNAPARAYIL THOMAS (UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG)
02/07/2015, 11:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
409. Ultrafast mapping of crystallic structural changes in organic radical salts
Mr Bart Smit (MSc Student)
02/07/2015, 11:10
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
159. Dark matter production in association with Higgs bosons through heavy scalar resonance at the LHC
Mr Stefan von Buddenbrock (University of the Witwatersrand)
02/07/2015, 11:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
465. Division Meeting
Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch)
02/07/2015, 11:30
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
326. Effect of guided inquiry laboratory activities on first-year physics students’ views on the nature of science.
Mr Vonani Michael Baloyi (University of Pretoria)
02/07/2015, 11:30
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
277. Estimation of energy production decrease due to shading for the Nampower rooftop system
Ms Petja Dobreva (NMMU)
02/07/2015, 11:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
230. Radio Observations Of GRB 100418a: Test Of An Energy Injection Model Explaining Long-Lasting GRB Afterglows
Dr Aquib Moin (University of Johannesburg)
02/07/2015, 11:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
308. The study on the short term planetary wave activity in the MLT region over Southern Hemisphere using SuperDARN HF radar
Mr Ntlakanipho Ngwane (Student)
02/07/2015, 11:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
96. An Integrated Software Based Analytical Model for the Signal Path Efficiency of the HartRAO Lunar Laser Ranger Optical System
Mr Sphumelele Ndlovu (Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, University of KwaZulu-Natal)
02/07/2015, 11:50
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space
263. Implementation of a goodness-of-fit test for finding optimal concurrent radio and gamma-ray pulsar light curves
Mr Albertus Seyffert (Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2520 Potchefstroom, South Africa)
02/07/2015, 11:50
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
282. On the effect of optical configuration on the performance of different multijunction cells used in H-CPV systems.
Mr Ross Schultz (NMMU)
02/07/2015, 11:50
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
396. Perceptions of Professional Academic Development: Barriers and bridges between physics lecturers and physics education researchers.
Dr Elsa Lombard (NMMU)
02/07/2015, 11:50
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
44. Search for the Higgs boson in the di-photon decay in association with intermediate missing energy with the ATLAS detector
Ms Shell-may Liao (University of the Witwatersrand, School of Physics, 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa”)
02/07/2015, 11:50
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
470. PLENARY: Exploring the Solar System and Beyond: Some Recent Results
Dr Jakob van Zyl (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Cal. Inst. of Technology)
02/07/2015, 12:10
Track H - Plenaries
Oral Presentation
Plenary
467. Division Meeting
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
02/07/2015, 14:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Edu
371. H.E.S.S. observations of radio galaxies
Mr Isak Delberth Davids (North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus)
02/07/2015, 14:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
132. Hong-Ou-Mandel interference for the orbital angular momentum Bell States - a high dimensional analysis
Dr Yingwen Zhang (CSIR)
02/07/2015, 14:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
53. NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Hyperbolic extra-dimensions in particle physics and beyond
Prof. Alan Cornell (NITheP)
02/07/2015, 14:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
384. NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Non-destructive Testing of wind power generators
Dr MANFRED JOHANNES (CSIR)
02/07/2015, 14:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
416. Radioelement results which was obtained with a self-developed measuring method of a new in situ gamma ray detection system
Dr Jacques Bezuidenhout (Stellenboch University)
02/07/2015, 14:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
449. A calibration facility for in-situ gamma-ray detector efficiency
Mr Alfred Sehone (Military Academy, Faculty of Military Science, Stellenbosch University, Saldanha, 7395, South Africa)
02/07/2015, 14:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
220. Implementing the Deutsch Algorithm with classical light
Mr Benjamin Perez-Garcia (Tecnologico de Monterrey, University of the Witwatersrand)
02/07/2015, 14:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
141. Possible extragalactic astrophysical counterparts of IceCube neutrino events.
Dr Reetanjali Moharana (UJ)
02/07/2015, 14:20
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
80. Communication through fibres using cylindrical vector vortex modes.
Mr Bienvenu Ndagano (University of the Witwatersrand)
02/07/2015, 14:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
466. Division Meeting
Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg) , Dr John Bosco Habarulema (South African National Space Agency)
02/07/2015, 14:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
429. Optimizing low Reynolds number wind turbine blades
Mr Sean Poole (NMMU)
02/07/2015, 14:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
287. Plasma diagnostics on the GTS-ECRIS at iThemba Labs
Mr Muneer Sakildien (iThemba LABS)
02/07/2015, 14:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
112. Quasi-Normal Modes for Spin-3/2 Fields
Mr Gerhard Harmsen (University of Witswaters Rand)
02/07/2015, 14:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
29. Role of defects in the emission of undoped and doped ZnO thin film prepared by pulsed laser deposition
Dr Vinod Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free state, Bloemfontein, ZA-9300)
02/07/2015, 14:40
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
257. Fundamental Laguerre-Gaussian (LGp0) mode with lower output power threshold
Mr July Bell (CSIR)
02/07/2015, 15:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
262. Hot Mirrors for Parabolic Trough Solar Receivers
Dr phil ferrer (wits)
02/07/2015, 15:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
161. Hypothesising the effects of Higgs portal dark matter in particle colliders
Mr Stefan von Buddenbrock (University of the Witwatersrand)
02/07/2015, 15:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
317. Ion Sources used to produce different beams at iThemba LABS
Dr Joele Mira (iThemba LABS)
02/07/2015, 15:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
368. NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Neutron diffraction facilities MPISI and PITSI at SAFARI-1
Prof. Andrew Venter (Research and Development Division, Necsa Limited SOC, Pretoria, South Africa)
02/07/2015, 15:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
366. Controlled injection of higher-order modes into an optical fiber from a solid state digital laser
Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)
02/07/2015, 15:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
290. Efficiency Increase in a Cold Sprayed Hot Mirror Parabolic Trough Solar Collector
Mr Victor kaluba (Wits University)
02/07/2015, 15:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
238. Investigating prompt gamma cross-section data using a Geant4-simulated AFRODITE detector system
Ms Vijitha Ramanathan (University of Cape Town)
02/07/2015, 15:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
260. Thermoluminescence from semiconductor quantum dots
Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)
02/07/2015, 15:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
381. Characterisation of traditional ceramic materials used in the Sotho culture (South-Africa) for clay pot making
Ms Phindile Hlekane (University of Johannesburg)
02/07/2015, 16:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
464. Division Meeting
Dr Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS (Gauteng))
02/07/2015, 16:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
32. Gum ghatti-based poly(acrylic acid-aniline) IPN hydrogel: Characterization and release properties
Dr Kashma Sharma (University of the Free State)
02/07/2015, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
2. Solving the puzzle of galaxy rotation with a gravitomagnetic form of Newton's Law.
Prof. Pieter Wagener (University of Fort Hare)
02/07/2015, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
49. The Influence of Increased Temperature on the Miscibility and Mechanical Properties of poly(2,5-benzimidazole) and polytetrafluoroethylene
Mrs Lynndle Square (UWC)
02/07/2015, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
115. A comparison of solid state reaction, electrical performance and failure mechanism of ruthenium Schottky contacts on 6H-SiC and 4H-SiC after air annealing.
Mr Kinnock Vundawaka Munthali (University of Pretoria and University of Namibia)
02/07/2015, 16:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
267. Fano-like scattering in nanocomposites
Mr Leta T. Jule Leta T. Jule (Addis Ababa University)
02/07/2015, 16:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
399. Rotation Curves and Bars: Accounting for non-circular motions in barred spiral galaxies
Mr Toky Randriamampandry (University of Cape Town)
02/07/2015, 16:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
300. SBS observation of higher order resonances in annealed, carbon implanted CVD
Dr Bhekumusa Mathe (University of the Witwatersrand)
02/07/2015, 16:30
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
440. An ab-initio study of the metastability of the boron-vacancy (B-V) complex in silicon.
Dr Walter Meyer (University of Pretoria)
02/07/2015, 16:50
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
100. Synthesis of porous carbon nanosheets for use in high rate capability and long cycle life supercapacitors
Dr Kouadio Julien Dangbegnon (University of Pretoria)
02/07/2015, 16:50
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
343. Theoretical studies of mutual neutralization in collisions of He<sup> + </sup> + H<sup>− </sup> and Li<sup>+</sup> + F<sup>− </sup>.
Mr Sifiso Nkambule (Stockholm Univeristy, Department of Physics)
02/07/2015, 16:50
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
123. Structural and optical properties of silicon nanowires
Prof. Christopher Arendse (UWC)
02/07/2015, 17:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
199. X-ray Reflectivity Study of Si Nanowires Grown by Ag Nanoparticle Etching
Prof. Paul F. Miceli (University of Missouri)
02/07/2015, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
471. PUBLIC TALK: Exploring the Universe - The Search for Signs of Life
Dr Jakob van Zyl (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Cal. Inst. of Technology)
02/07/2015, 19:00
Track H - Plenaries
Oral Presentation
Plenary
459. PLENARY: 1,2,3 …. infinity: high-dimensional quantum entanglement with patterns of light
Prof. Andrew Forbes (U. Witwatersrand)
03/07/2015, 08:40
Track H - Plenaries
Oral Presentation
Plenary
335. A multiplet of chiral bands in 194Tl: DSAM lifetime measurements
Dr Elena Lawrie (iThemba LABS)
03/07/2015, 09:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
148. An Integration Framework Tool for ATCAs in the ATLAS Detector Control System
Mr Robert Reed (University of Witwatersrand)
03/07/2015, 09:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
415. CHPC Introduction to Linux and Python Course: A capacity building tool for High Performance Computing
Dr Daniel Mojalefa Moeketsi (CSIR Meraka Institute (CHPC))
03/07/2015, 09:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
114. Effect of pH on ZnO nanostructures prepared by chemical bath method
Dr Lehlohonolo Koao (UFS (Qwa Qwa)
03/07/2015, 09:40
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
171. From single nano-wire nano-electronics through gas FETs to deployable portable industrial sensing devices
Dr Bonex Mwakikunga (CSIR National Laser Centre)
03/07/2015, 09:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
87. Investigating the excited electronic states of carotenoids in the main plant light-harvesting complex (LHCII) via femtosecond pump-probe spectroscopy
Ms Asmita Singh (University of Pretoria)
03/07/2015, 09:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
187. Optical Observations of the Be/X-ray Binary A0538-66
Dr Andry Fitiavana Rajoelimanana (University of the Free State)
03/07/2015, 09:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
147. A di-Higgs Search in the γγbb Decay Channel Using the ATLAS Detector
Mr Robert Reed (University of Witwatersrand)
03/07/2015, 10:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
125. Developing Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Biosensors through Simulation and Modelling
Mr Richard Harris (UFS/Mintek)
03/07/2015, 10:00
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
198. Femtosecond pump-probe spectroscopy on wild-type and mutant antenna complexes from Arabidopsis thaliana
Mr Alexander Paradzah (University of Pretoria)
03/07/2015, 10:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
38. Non-universality of a constrained period doubling route to chaos for Rössler's system
Dr André Botha (Unisa)
03/07/2015, 10:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
432. Open-Source electronic board designed in South-Africa, for Africa
Dr Marco Mariola (University of kwazulu-natal)
03/07/2015, 10:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
444. Search for Extreme Metal-Poor Stars in the Edinburgh-Cape Blue Object Survey
Mr Sivuyile Xabanisa (University of the Western Cape)
03/07/2015, 10:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
66. A Portable ReadOut ModulE for Tilecal ElectrOnics (PROMETEO) test-bench for the certification of the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS detector
Dr Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba (University of the Witwatersrand)
03/07/2015, 10:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
10. Comparative analysis of the performance of integrated and split type air source heat pump water heaters by diagnostic characterization
Mr Stephen Tangwe (Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare)
03/07/2015, 10:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
162. Optimization of a small-angle neutron scattering instrument using the VITESS model
Mr Tjatji Tjebane (Necsa)
03/07/2015, 10:20
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
378. Progress in Relativistic Electro-Magneto-Fluid Dynamics of Polarized Media
Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg)
03/07/2015, 10:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
TCP
174. The design and simulation of a new experimental set up for measuring short nuclear level lifetimes
Mr Bhivek Singh (University of the Western Cape)
03/07/2015, 10:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
228. Using single-molecule spectroscopy methods to investigate the environmental dependencies of photoprotection in the main plant light harvesting complex.
Mr Joshua Botha (University of Pretoria)
03/07/2015, 10:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
338. Acceleration parameters for fluid physics with accelerating bodies
Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
03/07/2015, 11:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
15. Collective Electronic Excitations in Ferromagnetic Metals
Dr Volkmar Nolting (Vaal University of Technology)
03/07/2015, 11:10
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
358. Fine structure of the isovector Giant Dipole Resonance in neutron-rich calcium isotopes using the (p,p') reaction at 200 MeV
Mr Mouftahou Latif (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050)
03/07/2015, 11:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
208. The Sub-millimeter Continuum Emission of Cygnus A
Prof. Lerothodi Leeuw (University of South Africa)
03/07/2015, 11:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
237. Ultrafast energy transfer and photoprotection in the light-harvesting complexes of the diatom Cyclotella meneghiniana
Dr Tjaart Kruger (University of Pretoria)
03/07/2015, 11:10
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
234. A quasi-periodicity in the optical polarization of the blazar PKS 2155-304?
Ms Nikki Pekeur (UCT)
03/07/2015, 11:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
119. A study of the Isovector Giant Dipole Resonance across the neodymium and samarium isotope chains
Ms Lindsay Donaldson (University of the Witwatersrand)
03/07/2015, 11:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
47. Characteristics and function of the South African national measuring standard for force.
Mr Sipho Dlamini (National Metrology Institute of South Africa)
03/07/2015, 11:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
99. Comparative study of proton induced radiation damage in plastic scintillators for the Tile Calorimeter of ATLAS
Ms Harshna Jivan (University of the Witwatersrand)
03/07/2015, 11:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
16. Study of Electrical Conductivity of Pr<sup>3+</sup> Containing Lithium Borate Glasses by Impedance Spectroscopy
Dr Durgaprasad Ramteke (University of the Free State)
03/07/2015, 11:30
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
258. Using single molecule spectroscopy to study the role of low-energy fluorescence bands in the photoprotection of the major plant light harvesting complex.
Mr Herman Stoltz (University of Pretoria)
03/07/2015, 11:30
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
104. BLAZE-DEM: A GPU based large scale 3D discrete element particle transport framework
Mr nicolin govender (CSIR,UP)
03/07/2015, 11:50
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
327. Generation of Time-Stamps by a Digital Data Acquisition System
Mr Nicholas Erasmus (University of the Western Cape)
03/07/2015, 11:50
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
225. Optical spectroscopic observations of unclassified Active Galactic Nuclei in the Fermi-2LAC catalogue
Ms Lizelke Klindt (University of the Free State)
03/07/2015, 11:50
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astro
252. Scanning probe microscopy in material science and biology
Dr Zelalem N. URGESSA (NMMU)
03/07/2015, 11:50
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Oral Presentation
DPCMM
149. Search for scissor resonance in 182Ta
Mr C.P. Brits (University of Stellenbosch)
03/07/2015, 11:50
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
240. Extraction of statistical properties in 181Ta to investigate nucleo-synthesis of 180Ta
Mr Kgashane Malatji (UWC)
03/07/2015, 12:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
136. Online energy reconstruction on ARM for the ATLAS TileCal sROD co-processing unit
Mr Mitchell Cox (University of the Witwatersrand)
03/07/2015, 12:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
222. Resonant absorption of electromagnetic radiation by building materials
Mr Godman MTHOMBENI (University of Johannesburg)
03/07/2015, 12:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
83. Characterisation of potential cluster states in 16O
Mr Kevin Li (Stellenbosch University, iThemba Labs)
03/07/2015, 12:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
414. Developing a sorting code for Coulomb-excitation studies at iThemba LABS
Mr Craig Mehl (University of the Western Cape)
03/07/2015, 12:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
190. Time of crossing (TOC) in Pulsed Eddy Current Signals
Dr Betty Kibirige (University of Zululand)
03/07/2015, 12:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
45. A study of radiation damage in plastic scintillators using magnetic resonance techniques for the upgrade of the ATLAS detector
Mr Chad Pelwan (University of Witwatersrand)
03/07/2015, 12:50
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
375. Progress with the Colliding Shock Lens
Mr Conrad Mahlase (SAIP)
03/07/2015, 12:50
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied
420. The Design and Construction of an Active Target Detector for the Study of the 20Ne(α,α’)20Ne* Reaction
Mr Johann Wiggert Brummer (Stellenbosch University)
03/07/2015, 12:50
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
462. Annual General Meeting
Mr Brian Masara (SAIP) , Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
03/07/2015, 14:00
249. Evaluation of photovoltaic modules using standard electrical power measurements and imaging techniques
Ms Yvette Rademeyer (NMMU)
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
426. Synthesis and Characterization of LaVO4:Ln (Ln=Eu, Li) by Combustion method
Mrs Emily Foka (Student)
Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
Poster Presentation
89. Thermoluminescence (TL) study of β-stimulated BaAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>:Eu<sup>2+</sup>,Dy<sup>3+</sup> phosphor
Mr ALI HALAKE WAKO (University of the Freestate)
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
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