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9-13 July 2012
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555. Fundamentals of the interaction of quanta with matter
Dr Gabriel Nothnagel (Necsa R&amp;D)
09/07/2012, 09:00
564. Introduction to EJS
Mr Johan Janse van Rensburg (University of Pretoria)
09/07/2012, 09:00
556. Probing Techniques and Diagnostics
Dr Andrew Venter (Necsa Limited)
09/07/2012, 09:45
565. Using EJS in an advanced 3rd-year level physics course
Dr Spencer Wheaton (Department of Physics)
09/07/2012, 09:45
566. Interactive building of EJS simulations
Mr Johan Janse van Rensburg (University of Pretoria)
09/07/2012, 11:00
557. Overview of trends in neutron science
Dr chris franklyn (necsa)
09/07/2012, 11:00
558. Questions & Discussions of the morning session
Mr Frikkie De Beer (Necsa)
09/07/2012, 11:45
567. EJS Project Presentation by students
Dr Trisha Salagaram (University of Pretoria)
09/07/2012, 12:20
568. Available EJS Resources
09/07/2012, 12:45
569. Optional: Hands on session in computer lab
Dr Jacoba Smit (CSIR) , Mr Johan Janse van Rensburg (University of Pretoria) , Dr Trisha Salagaram (University of Pretoria)
09/07/2012, 14:00
559. Selected neutron diffraction applications
Dr Vladimir Luzin (Australian Nuclear Science &amp; Technology Organisation)
09/07/2012, 14:00
560. Selected neutron imaging applications
Dr Burkhard Schillinger (Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II))
09/07/2012, 14:45
561. Some fast neutron techniques and applications
Mr Graham Daniels (Necsa)
09/07/2012, 16:00
562. Epilogue
Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU)
09/07/2012, 16:45
563. Plenary - Gamma-ray bursts and other transients: Ephemeral tests of extreme physics
Prof. Ralph Wijers (Astronomical Institute 'Anton Pannekoek', University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
10/07/2012, 09:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Plenary
275. Ability of ZnPcS<sub>mix</sub>-phthalocyanine in inducing cellular death in human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) using laser irradiation
Mr Ivan Mfouo Tynga (Student)
10/07/2012, 11:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
51. An informal teaching of light and lasers through the CSIR-NLC PULSE programme
Mr Lerato Shikwambana (CSIR-NLC)
10/07/2012, 11:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
434. Data analysis of W-boson in p-p and Pb-Pb collisions at LHC energies
Mr Pieter Du Toit (University of Pretoria / iThemba LABS for the ALICE Collaboration)
10/07/2012, 11:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
55. Effects of impurities and defects on the performances of synthetic diamond crystals when used as radiation sensors for medical applications
Mr Nicholas Ade (School of Physics, Radiation and Health Physics Unit, DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050, Johannesburg, and the National Research Foundation of South Africa.)
10/07/2012, 11:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
120. Improving the microhardness and wear resistance of Titanium and Titanium carbide based metal matrix composite
Mr FRANKLIN OCHONOGOR (Dr Patricia A.I. Popoola)
10/07/2012, 11:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
69. Neural Network Based M(3000)F2 Global Model: An Option for the M(3000)F2 module within the IRI Global Model
Mr Samuel Iyen Jeffrey Oronsaye (Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa & South African National Space Agency (SANSA), South Africa.)
10/07/2012, 11:00
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
287. On the analytic properties of the Jost function
Mr Yannick Mvondo-She (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 11:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
433. Pulsation modes in B stars recently discovered in the Galaxy and the LMC
Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 11:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
48. Van der Waals density functional studies of hydrogen adatoms on bilayer graphene
Mr Edwin Mapasha (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 11:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
96. A search for pulsating B-type variable stars in the southern open clusters NGC 6204 and Hogg 22
Mr Jaco Mentz (North West University)
10/07/2012, 11:20
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
435. Analysis of Monte-Carlo generated Data for W production in the semi-muonic channel using the ALICE Detector
Mr KGOTLAESELE JOHNSON SENOSI (University of Cape Town/iThemba LABS for the ALICE collaboration)
10/07/2012, 11:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
237. Assessment of spatial resolution and contrast in 3-dimensions at SANRAD
Mr Mabuti Jacob Radebe Radebe (Necsa)
10/07/2012, 11:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
77. Brillouin scattering study of ion-implanted chemical vapour deposited diamond
Dr B. A Mathe (University of the Witwatersrand) , Mr Isaac Motochi (PhD student, University of the Witwatersrand)
10/07/2012, 11:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
41. Curriculum reform – Does it provide the divide between developed and developing countries?
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 11:20
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
72. Development of an ionospheric map for Africa
Mr Nicholas Ssessanga (South African National Space Agency)
10/07/2012, 11:20
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
128. Effects of the substrate temperature on the properties of vanadium dioxide nano-coatings deposited on glass substrate by inverted cylindrical magnetron sputtering
Mr itani given madiba (university of western)
10/07/2012, 11:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
482. Parametrization of scattering data using genetic algorithm
Mr Prince Olusegun Ogunbade (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 11:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
144. Response of low intensity laser irradiation on collagen production in diabetic wounded fibroblast cells in vitro
Ms Sandra Ayuk (Laser Research Center)
10/07/2012, 11:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
266. A study of resonant- and bound-state dependence on the variables of a step-potential for a quantum mechanical system by making use of the Jost Functions
Mr Paul Vaandrager (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 11:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
142. Angle Resolved PhotoEmission Spectroscopy (ARPES) Study of Sr4Ru3O10
Mr Prosper NGABONZIZA (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 11:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
517. Angular Momentum of Giant Molecular Clouds
Dr Nia Imara (Astronomy Department, University of California, Berkeley, USA)
10/07/2012, 11:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
82. Global DNA methylation status of colorectal cancer cells exposed to photodynamic therapy
Mr Louis Vorster (Laser Research Center)
10/07/2012, 11:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
377. Image optimization techniques in a PET diamond location system
Mr Martin Cook (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 11:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
80. SnO<sub>2</sub> NCs morphology control during microwave synthesis
Mr Ben Rakgalakane (Academic)
10/07/2012, 11:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
109. TEC response over the African sector during selected storm conditions
Dr John Bosco Habarulema (South African National Space Agency)
10/07/2012, 11:40
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
46. The African School of Fundamental Physics and its Applications
Dr Ketevi Adikle Assamagan (University of Johannesburg/Brookhaven National Laboratory)
10/07/2012, 11:40
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
358. W Mass Measurement at D0
Dr Sahal Yacoob (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
10/07/2012, 11:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
149. Luminescent dynamics of GdTaO<sub>4</sub>:Pr<sup>3+</sup>
Mr Luyanda Lunga Noto (University of Free State (Student))
10/07/2012, 12:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
111. Making problem solving in physics explicit
Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape)
10/07/2012, 12:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
409. Neuroblastoma cells efficiently photo-transfected using 1064nm femtosecond laser pulses
Dr Patience Mthunzi (CSIR - NLC)
10/07/2012, 12:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
29. Production of muons in the ALICE experiment at the LHC
Dr Zinhle Buthelezi (iThemba LABS)
10/07/2012, 12:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
188. Synthesis and characterization of ZnO flower-like nanostructures using the chemical bath deposition method
Mr Lehlohonolo Koao (UFS (Qwa Qwa Campus))
10/07/2012, 12:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
153. TIDs propagation properties over the South Africa region
Mr Vumile Tyalimpi (South African National Space Agency)
10/07/2012, 12:00
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
341. To Pulse or not to Pulse? That is the question.
Dr Chris Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg) , Mr Christopher Middleton (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 12:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
157. Towards Quantification of Cu and Ni Using X-Ray Radiography
Mr Lunga Bam (Necsa)
10/07/2012, 12:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
531. Plenary - An Introduction to Space Weather: How it Impacts South African Technology and Society
Prof. Mark Moldwin (University of Michigan)
10/07/2012, 12:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Plenary
71. Aerosol measurements over CSIR-Paardefontein (South Africa) test range using LIDAR
Mr Azwitamisi Eric Mudau (Defence, Peace, Safety and Security, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
10/07/2012, 14:30
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
464. Analysis of four-body breakup reactions using Faddeev-Yakubovsky formalism
Prof. Mantile Lekala (UNISA)
10/07/2012, 14:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
59. Appropriate airmass and solar irradiation attentuation parameterisations for southern Africa
Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 14:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
152. Characteristics of the Micro-Focus X-ray Tomography Facility (MIXRAD) at Necsa in South Africa
Mr Jakobus Hoffman (Necsa)
10/07/2012, 14:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
156. First principle stability study of FePO<sub>4</sub> and LiFePO<sub>4</sub> polymorphs
Mr NDANDULENI LESLEY LETHOLE (SAIP)
10/07/2012, 14:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
107. Nanostructured tungsten trioxide thin films by aqueous chemical growth for applications in gas sensing and electrochromism
Mr Bertrand SONE (iThemba LABS-UWC)
10/07/2012, 14:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
291. Observations of Stellar Occultations by Trans-Neptunian Objects
Dr Amanda Gulbis (SALT)
10/07/2012, 14:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
112. Using Clickers as a tool in classroom instruction to facilitate student learning
Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape)
10/07/2012, 14:30
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
317. An improved Nd:YAG laser pumped setup for vacuum ultra violet spectroscopy of carbon monoxide molecules
Mr Charles Rigby (Stellenbosch University, Laser Research Institute)
10/07/2012, 14:50
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
165. Conversion of FeCl<sub>3</sub> into FeSi fibrous structures at high temperature for gas sensing applications
Mr SIBONGISENI THABETHE (CSIR,National Centre for Nano -Structured Materials)
10/07/2012, 14:50
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
397. LIDAR Observations of middle atmospheric gravity waves over Durban (29.9° S, 31.0° E), South Africa: Case study
Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha (SANSA Space Science and UKZN)
10/07/2012, 14:50
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
183. Physics III Laboratory Module at the University of the Witwatersrand
Dr Jonathan Keartland (University of the Witwatersrand)
10/07/2012, 14:50
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
214. Precision of Porosity Calculation and Material Identification Using Neutron Radiography
Mr Robert Nshimirimana (NECSA)
10/07/2012, 14:50
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
121. Tuning the electrical transport properties of carbon nanotubes (MWNTs and DWNTs) through semiconductor, semi-metal and metal filling
Mr George Chimowa (University of the Witwatersrand)
10/07/2012, 14:50
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
494. Two-body electrodisintegration of <sup>4</sup>He with antisymmetrized molecular dynamics
Prof. Gaotsiwe Joel Rampho (University of South Africa)
10/07/2012, 14:50
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
216. A Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Platinum Nanoparticle Formation During Vapour Deposition
Mr Leon Wessels (UFS)
10/07/2012, 15:10
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
64. A resolution of the cosmological constant problem
Dr Jan Greben (CSIR)
10/07/2012, 15:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
68. Effects of Slant Angle and Illumination Angle on MTF Estimations
Mr Lufuno Vhengani (CSIR)
10/07/2012, 15:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
154. First principles LDA + U and GGA + U study of protactinium and protactinium oxides: Dependence on the effective U parameter
Mr Kingsley Obodo (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
10/07/2012, 15:10
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
148. Investigation of the time-dependent electric field induced second harmonic signal from the Si/SiO<sub>2</sub> interface
Mr Wilfrid Ndebeka (Laser Research Institute, Physics Department, University of Stellenbosch)
10/07/2012, 15:10
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
506. Non-Specialist Talk - Measurement of Residual Stress with Diffraction Techniques
Dr Andrew Venter (Necsa Limited)
10/07/2012, 15:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
220. Practicals make percentage: A student’s perspective
Dr Jacques Bezuidenhout (Stellenboch University)
10/07/2012, 15:10
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
369. Search for Higgs to 4 leptons through new gauge bosons
Mr Phineas Ntsoele (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 15:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
228. Adjusting the height of the hurdle
Mr Johan van der Merwe (Military Academy)
10/07/2012, 15:30
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
262. Applications of Space Geodesy in tests of general relativity
Prof. Ludwig Combrinck (HartRAO)
10/07/2012, 15:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
170. Comparative Study of Nanostructures VO2 nanoplates: Annealing effect and Structural Properties
Ms Aline SIMO (PHD Student)
10/07/2012, 15:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
360. Complex refractive index determination using Terahertz time domain spectroscopy
Dr Pieter Neethling (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)
10/07/2012, 15:30
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
70. Listen to Our Universe and beyond
Mr Jacques Jacques (Masters Student)
10/07/2012, 15:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
505. Measurement of the Missing Transverse Momentum based on tracks in proton-proton collisions at sqrt(s) = 7 TeV centre-of-mass energy with the ATLAS detector
Mrs Claire Lee (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 15:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
140. Orbit Decay Predictions of Low Earth Orbit Satellites and the DeorbitSail
Mr Michael Afful (Stellenbosch University)
10/07/2012, 15:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
217. RBS-Channelling Investigation of Radiation Damage and Diffusion of Krypton implanted into 6H-SiC
Mr Chemist Mabena (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 15:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
529. Plenary - Spin caloritronics – more than spin-dependent thermoelectrics
Prof. Gerrit Bauer (Institute of Materials Research, Tohoku University, Japan and Kavli Institute of NanoScience, TU Delft, The Netherlands)
10/07/2012, 16:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Plenary
253. A Comparative Study of Zn-doped Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> versus Al-doped ZnO Thin Films on Glass for Optimizing Transparent Conducting Properties
Ms Primrose Nosicelo Njingana (University of Fort Hare)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
34. A new method for obtaining the mole fraction in Al<sub>x</sub>Ga<sub>1-x</sub>N epilayers
Ms Genevéve Deyzel (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
508. A Study of the Interaction of Charge Carriers and Defects in Diamond
Mr MUPEMBE TSHISEKEDI (N/A)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
37. A study of the relationship between the concentrations of naturally occurring radionuclides in various locations in the Western Cape
Dr Jacques Bezuidenhout (Stellenboch University)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
366. An Accurate Determination of Pressure Profiles in Microfluidic Crevices and Networks
Mr Vishal Ramnath (Silvan Industries)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
278. An all-optical system designed for the heating and temperature measurement of the diamond tool
Ms Bathusile Masina (CSIR-National Laser Centre)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
54. An experimental and modeling study of the thermoluminescence of natural quartz
Mr Aaron Joel Lontsi Sob (Rhodes University)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
168. Annealing effects on Pt coating morphology
Ms Nokwethemba Thabezhe (University of Zululand)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
274. Are the Dynamics of Fluid Injection a Mechanism of Improving the Acoustic Characteristics of Performance Exhaust Mufflers?
Mr Ipeleng Mathebula (CSIR)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
155. Baryon - Omega Meson Electroproduction
Mr Doomnull Attah Unwuchola (University of Johannnesburg)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
294. Characterisation of polycrystalline diamond samples from different origins
Ms Tshegofatso Moipolai (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
282. Characterization and XPS information of commercially Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>S:Eu<sup>3+</sup> powder phosphor
Dr JAPPIE DOLO (University of the free state)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
147. Characterization of spectral broadening of femtosecond pulses in microstructured fiber
Mr Wilfrid Ndebeka (Laser Research Institute, Physics Department, University of Stellenbosch)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
459. Characterization of the electrical properties of the Platinum-Palladium-Hydrogen system
Ms Claire Van den Berg (University of Cape Town (MSc student))
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
501. Comparison of screened hybrid functionals to GGA functionals for predicting the properties of intrinsic radiation induced defects in Si
Mr Geoffrey Webb (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
315. Computational studies of palladium/platinum sulfide using solid-solution approach
Ms Mamogo Masenya (University of Limpopo)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
492. Computational study of O vacancy and Ti doped tin-dioxide(SnO<sub>2</sub>)
Mr NDUMA NTIMANE (UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
389. Computer simulation studies of spinel LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and LiNi<sub>x</sub>Mn<sub>2-x</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (0≤ x ≤ 2)
Mr kemeridge Tumelo Malatji (University of Limpopo)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
305. Computer Simulation Study of Synthetic Nickel-Rich Pentlandite (Fe<sub>4</sub>Ni<sub>5</sub>S<sub>8</sub>) Surfaces
Mr Peace Prince Mkhonto (University of Limpopo)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
327. Confined single- and multiple-jet impingement heat transfer in helium-cooled beam window assemblies at a cyclotron facility
Dr G. F. Steyn (iThemba LABS)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
255. Construction of a centralised microprocessor based smart metering system with optimised scheduling of energy usage
Ms MELODY MWEWA (STUDENT)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
7. Core flow inversions from the Earth’s magnetic field
Dr Jean de Villiers (South African National Space Agency, Space Science Directorate.)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
311. Defect complexes on SiC surfaces
Ms Eva Khoza (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
129. Defect identification in FeTiO<sub>3</sub> using positron annihilation technique
Mr Thulani Jili (University of Zululand)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
292. Deposition, Structural, Optical and Electrical Characterization of Silicon Carbide Thin Films for Solar Cell Applications
Mr Joshua Khoele (University of Western Cape)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
139. Diblock copolymers as templates for semiconductor nanostructure fabrication
Mr Stephen Dobson (Department of Physics, P.O Box 77000, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth 6031, South Africa)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
15. Digital Arduino Driven Spectrometer using Scientific MATLAB Orientated Interface and Protocol
Mr Jacques Jacques (Masters Student)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
93. Effect of concentration on the optical and solid state properties of ZnO thin films deposited by Aqueous Chemical Growth (ACG) method
Mr Sylvester Mammah (Department of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Applied Sciences , Rivers State Polytechnic Bori, Rivers State , Nigeria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
211. Effects of synthesised temperature and solvents on the ZnO properties
Ms Modiehi Amelia Tshabalala (University of the Free State)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
455. Evaluation of the Potential of Parametric Neutron Activation Analysis in the RINGAS Irradiation Positions of the SAFARI-1 Research Reactor
Mr Happy Vilakazi (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
13. Extracting growth rates from a Particle-In-Cell simulation
Mr Etienne Koen (South Africa National Space Agency)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
231. Feasibility study of DFTB+ parameterization Li, Ti and O systems
Mr Mulatedzi Gandamipfa (University of Limpopo)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
219. Fine Structure of the Isovector Giant Dipole Resonance using the (p,p') reaction at zero degrees: Effects of strong nuclear deformation
Ms Lindsay Donaldson (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
88. Graphene based nano-coatings for space application
Mr Nyangiwe Nangamso (iThemba LABS)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
135. Heat treatment of glassy carbon implanted with cesium at room and high temperatures
Mr Dolly Langa (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
401. High Efficient TEMp0 End Pumped Nd:YAG Lasers
Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
163. Influence of temperature and precursor concentration on synthesis of HDA-capped Ag<sub>2</sub>Se nanoparticles
Mr Mbuso Mlambo (University of Witwatersrand)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
143. Influence of working atmosphere on Y<sub>3</sub>(Al,Ga)<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub>:Tb thin films grown by PLD technique
Mr Abdelrhman Mohmmed (University of the Free State- Department of physics)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
235. Investigations on the Characterization of Ion implanted boron Nitride
Ms Emily Aradi (University of the Witwatersrand)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
100. Ion-Bernstein waves in a plasma with a kappa velocity distribution
Mr Francois Nsengiyumva (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
39. Light Ion Spectrometer for the study of multi-body decays of heavy nuclei.
Mr Vusi Malaza (Stellenbosch University, Military Academy)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
16. Listen to Our Universe
Mr Jacques Jacques (Masters Student)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
448. Low temperature deposition of silicon nitride thin films by hot-wire CVD
Mr Abdulghaaliq Adams (Department of Physics, University of the Western Cape)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
30. Low Temperature Transport of HTR Nuclear fuel Composite Graphite
Ms phathutshedzo murovhi (university of pretoria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
52. Lower and upper thermospheric wind variations during magnetically quiet days
Dr Heather McCreadie (School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwazulu-Natal,Durban) , Dr William Tafon Sivla (School of Chemistry and Physics, Unversity of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban.)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
177. Luminescence studies of a solution-combustion synthesized of blue-green BaAl<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub>:Eu<sup>2+</sup>,Dy<sup>3+</sup> nanophosphors
Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
138. Magnetic substitution in CePt<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2</sub> and CeCu<sub>5</sub>In Kondo lattice compounds
Mr Zwelithini Mahlubi (University of the western cape)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
493. Microstructural and electrical evaluation of ZnO solgel films
Mr Ruhann Steyn (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
233. MOCVD grown ZnO on R-sapphire: effect of high growth temperature and high VI/II ratio on the morphology and optical properties
Dr Kharouna Talla (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
76. Modification of glassy carbon under strontium ion implantation
Ms opeyemi odutemowo (university of pretoria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
345. Monte Carlo simulation of an in-situ gamma-ray detector system used in conjunction with a planned calibration facility
Mr Alfred Mogotsi Sehone (Stellenbosch University, Military Academy)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
123. Morphological, structural and photoluminescence properties of sol-gel synthesized strontium titanate (SrTiO<sub>3</sub>:Pr:Al) nanophosphors
Mr Thandikhaya Lungisa Lotha (University of the Free State)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
424. Nonlocality arguments in the temporal Clauser–Horne–Shimony–Holt scenario
Dr Sujit Kumar Choudhary (School of Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
56. Nuclear Incompressibility and Nuclear Symmetry Energy Calculated Using M3Y-type Interaction Derived from Variational Calculation.
Mr Frederick Gbaorun (Benue State University, makurdi, Nigeria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
374. Numerical calculations of received dose due to various geometries of radioactive material
Mr Martin Cook (University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
246. Optimized discharge excitation techniques for short pulse gas lasers: TEA CO<sub>2</sub> laser
Mr Farooq Kyeyune (Stellenbosch University)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
197. Phonon confinement analysis of carbon doped titanium dioxide quantum dots
Mr Taziwa Raymond (University of Fort Hare Institute of Technology (FHIT), University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700, Republic of South Africa)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
339. Photo-induced isomerisation reactions in mercury dithizonates
Mr OLUFEMI OPEYEMI OLAOYE (LASER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY, STELLENBOSCH.)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
67. Photon dose distributions between 3D-water phantom and Profiler2 scanning system
Dr Enoch Sithole (member)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
395. Printed Transistors Based on Nanoparticulate Silicon
Mr Stanley Walton (University of Cape Town)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
226. Rarefied Gas Ejection as a Thrust Mechanism for Miniature Electric Space Propulsion Systems
Mr Marinus Krommenhoek (WITS Physics Msc Student)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
73. Room Temperature FePt Nanoparticles Formation Kinetics during Laser Solution Photolysis
Mr Steven Nkosi (University of the witwatersrand)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
58. Seyfert 2 galaxies with unusually wide nebular lines
Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg) , Mr Trevor Chauke (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
189. Sol-gel synthesis and Characterization of Structural and Luminescence Properties of ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> singly doped with Mn<sup>2+</sup>, Cr<sup>2+</sup>, or Pb<sup>2+</sup> powder phosphors
Mr Setumo Victor Motloung (University of the Free State)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
519. Sorting Orbital Angular Momentum states of light
Ms Thandeka Mhlanga (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch / CSIR NLC)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
230. Structural, Electrical and Electronic Properties of carbon and carbon-based materials
Mr Wilfred mbiombi (Wits)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
176. Structural, morphological and luminescence properties of hexagonal ZnO particles by wet chemical process
Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
239. Study of Current-Voltage-Temperature (I-V-T) Characteristics of Palladium Schottky contacts on n-Ge (100)
Prof. Albert Chawanda (University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
202. Synthesis and characterisation of sputter deposited AlN thin films
Mr Simphiwe Hlatshwayo (University of Zululand)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
209. Synthesis and characterization of a narrowband Ca<sub>5</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>(OH):Gd<sup>3+</sup>, Pr<sup>3+</sup> phosphor for medical applications
Ms PUSELETSO MOKOENA (UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
18. Synthesis and Characterization of BaB<sub>8</sub>BO<sub>13</sub>: Eu nanophosphors Prepared Using Solution- Combustion Method
Mr THOKOZANE MOSES Sithole (University Of the Free State)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
193. Synthesis and characterization of green SrAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>:Tb<sup>3+</sup> phosphor using solution combustion method
Ms Kewele Emily Foka (University of the Fee Stae)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
105. Synthesis and characterization of MnS nanoparticles using the chemical bath deposition method
Mr Lehlohonolo Koao (UFS (Qwa Qwa Campus))
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
178. Synthesis and characterization of sputter deposited TiN thin films
Ms Gezekile Nyalunga (University of Zululand)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
221. Synthesis and Magnetic properties of Mg<sub>0.2</sub>Cr<sub>1.8-x</sub>Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>3</sub> oxides
Mr Kalengay Mbela (UKZN)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
241. Synthesis of a three dimensional graphene network for ultracapacitor application
Mr Abdulhakeem Bello (Department of Physics, University of Pretoria)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
21. TGFS: Power of source lightning strokes
Mr Olakunle Ogunjobi (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
172. The formation of ordered phases in Pt-Mo coated systems
Mr Zakhelumuzi Khumalo (ithemba LABS)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
122. Theoretical calculation of positron states and annihilation rates in BaF<sub>2</sub>
Mr Thulani Jili (University of Zululand)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
462. Thermally activated charge transport in printed silicon networks
Mr BATSIRAI MAGUNJE (UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
167. Thickness and Solvent influence on the photo-active layer in Organic photovoltaic devices
Ms Pontsho Sylvia Mbule (University of the Free State)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
383. TIGRESS segmented gamma-ray detector studies
Mr Sive Noncolela (UWC)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
302. Topology of the landscape of optimally controlled transitions in a multilevel system
Ms Ramathabathe Madigoe (CSIR NLC)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
322. Tranport properties of LiPF6 in PEO-PDMS polymer matrix
Mr Thomas Kubai (SAIP)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
281. Upper bound to accessible information for the six-state quantum key distribution protocol
Mr Mhlambululi Mafu (Quantum Research Group)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
27. Using WWLLN to track tropical cyclone Irena
Mr Brett Delport (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
227. VCSEL Technology for Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Optical Fibre Network
Mr Enoch Rotich (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
84. Analytical techniques for noise filtering in quantum logic gates
Dr Hermann Uys (National Laser Centre, CSIR)
11/07/2012, 08:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
542. Applied Physics Forum Group Meeting
Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU)
11/07/2012, 08:00
173. Effect of ruthenium on oxidation behaviour of copper interconnect
Mr RASIDI SULE (DTech Stuent at TUT)
11/07/2012, 08:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
224. First-Principle Study on Stabilities of Reactive Products of Sulphur and Oxygen in Lithium- and Sodium- air Batteries.
Mr CLIFFTON MASEDI (UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO)
11/07/2012, 08:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
85. Reaction mechanisms studied using the iThemba LABS recoil detector
Dr Sifiso Senzo Ntshangase (University of Zululand)
11/07/2012, 08:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
257. The symmetry of Gauss’s law and Ampère’s law
Dr Ted Kroon (University of the Free State)
11/07/2012, 08:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
465. Characterization of Incomplete Fusion Reaction with AFRODITE and DIAMANT
Mr maqabuka Bongani (University of Johannesburg)
11/07/2012, 08:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
280. Derivation of the quantum-bit-error rate for the BB84 protocol based on the phase-covariant-cloning machine
Mr Mhlambululi Mafu (Quantum Research Group, UKZN)
11/07/2012, 08:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
42. Exploring large group dynamics
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
11/07/2012, 08:20
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
331. Inferring the presence of nearby sources of cosmic rays by method of galactic propagation modelling
Mr Driaan Bisschoff (NWU, Potchefstroom)
11/07/2012, 08:20
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
22. Modelling of galactic cosmic ray electrons in the heliosphere
Ms Rendani Rejoyce Nndanganeni (North West University)
11/07/2012, 08:20
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
101. Observing photo-induced dynamics in the charge density wave compound 4HB-TaSe<sub>2</sub> by means of femtosecond electron diffraction
Ms Andrea von Flotow (Stellenbosch University)
11/07/2012, 08:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
260. Structural and Magnetic Properties of MgCe<sub>x</sub>Fe<sub>2-x</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoferrites
Mr Prince Mkwae (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
11/07/2012, 08:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
184. The effect of nano-sized Alq3 on the external quantum and power efficiency of OLEDs
Ms Mart-Mari Duvenhage (University of the Free State)
11/07/2012, 08:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
17. A low-cost Thermo-Luminescence system for use with .NET computing environments
Mr Mduduzi Mbongo (University of the Free State)
11/07/2012, 08:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
263. An evaluation of students’ performance in a typical first year non-calculus based Mechanics Module
Dr Deena Naidoo (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
11/07/2012, 08:40
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
412. High Resolution Two Proton Stripping reactiosn with the AFRODITE/WAFANA2 setup
Dr Paul Papka (Stellenbosch University)
11/07/2012, 08:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
423. Monitoring the State of a Single Quantum System
Mr Kevin Garapo (Centre for Quantum Technology, University of Kwazulu-Natal.)
11/07/2012, 08:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
310. Nitrogen-doped carbon nanospheres
Mr Vincent Marsicano (University of the Witwatersrand)
11/07/2012, 08:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
354. Numerical Modelling of Cosmic Rays in the Inner Heliosphere
Mr Jan-Louis Raath (North-West University)
11/07/2012, 08:40
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
535. Photonics Division Group Meeting
Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch)
11/07/2012, 08:40
357. Spin density wave behaviour in the (Cr<sub>84</sub>Re<sub>16</sub>)<sub>100-y</sub>V<sub>y</sub> system
Mrs Bincy Susan Jacobs (University Of Johannesburg)
11/07/2012, 08:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
229. The anatomy of <i>γ</i>-ray pulsar light curves
Mr Albertus Seyffert (Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2520 Potchefstroom, South Africa)
11/07/2012, 08:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
351. A facility for fast-neutron irradiations at Jyvsäkylä and its use for nuclide cross-section measurements in fission
Dr Pete Jones (iThemba LABS)
11/07/2012, 09:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
391. A multi-detector study of the effect of a varying heliospheric current sheet tilt angle on cosmic-ray intensity
Mr KATLEGO MOLOTO (NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY)
11/07/2012, 09:00
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
92. Mechanical properties of graphene and boronitrene
Mr Richard Andrew (University of Pretoria)
11/07/2012, 09:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
61. Non-Hermitian approach to the dissipative dynamics of two-level system
Dr Konstantin Zloshchastiev (School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal in Pietermaritzburg)
11/07/2012, 09:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
137. Selectivity of ice crystallization and refrigeration waste heat integration in freeze desalination of brine - Application and Optimisation
Mr Tabani Mtombeni (Tshwane University of Technology)
11/07/2012, 09:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
127. The Effect of Different Magnetospheric Structures on Predictions of Gamma-ray Pulsar Light Curves
Ms Monica Breed (North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus)
11/07/2012, 09:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
268. The problem of motivation: what students want, what students need, and what works well within a Physics context.
Mr Paul Vaandrager (University of Pretoria)
11/07/2012, 09:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
532. Plenary - Some things physicists have learned about physics education by doing research in cognitive science
Prof. Ramon Lopez (The University of Texas at Arlington)
11/07/2012, 09:30
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Plenary
343. An investigation of the structural and magnetic properties of Ho substituted BiFeO<sub>3</sub>
Mr Mehluli Ncube (University of the Witswatersrand)
11/07/2012, 10:55
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
5. Assessment of Beryllium Depletion Modeling on SAFARI-1 Reactor Core Parameters in aid of OSCAR-4 Validation
Mr Richard Brayshaw (Necsa, Eskom)
11/07/2012, 10:55
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
26. Correlating fractional hop whistlers detected on DEMETER with WWLLN lightning
Mr Brett Delport (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
11/07/2012, 10:55
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
32. Essence of re-calibrating optical instruments: Analysis of digital delay line
Dr Winston Tumps Ireeta (Department of Physics, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University/ Makerere University)
11/07/2012, 10:55
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
162. Glow-in-the-dark globular clusters: modelling their multiwavelength lanterns
Dr Christo Venter (North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus)
11/07/2012, 10:55
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
204. Influence of the motion of aerospace systems on the polarization angle of qubits for free space QKD
Mr Marco Mariola (University of kwazulu-natal)
11/07/2012, 10:55
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
295. Probing students’ problem-solving ability in physics – a possible role for a typology of errors
Mr Douglas Clerk (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
11/07/2012, 10:55
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
171. Steady state behaviour in an interacting bipartite Gaussian system
Dr Anne Ghesquiere (National Institute for Theoretical Physics)
11/07/2012, 10:55
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
196. Synthesis and characterization of europium activated lanthanum oxysulphide by sol- combustion method
Mr Ali Abdub Guyo Ali (University of the free State, Qwaqwa campus.)
11/07/2012, 10:55
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
296. Active Learning in Thermal and Statistical Physics at the University of the Witwatersrand
Dr Jonathan Keartland (University of the Witwatersrand)
11/07/2012, 11:15
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
53. Criticality effects of storage patterns of spent nuclear fuel casks
Mr Mosebetsi Leotlela (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand.)
11/07/2012, 11:15
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
245. Erbium point defects and complexes in GaN: A G0W0 and hybrid functional study
Mr Cecil Ouma (Student)
11/07/2012, 11:15
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
499. Generation of High Order Modes
Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)
11/07/2012, 11:15
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
218. Modelling the soft-photon energy density of globular clusters
Mr Phillip Prinsloo (North-west University)
11/07/2012, 11:15
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
12. Narrowband VLF observations as validation of plasmaspheric model
Dr Andrew Collier (SANSA Space Science)
11/07/2012, 11:15
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
405. Prediction of aerodynamic loads in arbitrary manoeuvre: identifying flow regimes
Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
11/07/2012, 11:15
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
347. Synthesis, Structural Characterization and Magnetic Properties of Mg<sub>1-x</sub>Zn<sub>x</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles
Mr Patrick Masina (School of Chemistry and Physics, Westville Campus,University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa)
11/07/2012, 11:15
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
536. Theoretetical & Computational Physics Division Group Meeting
Prof. Frederik Scholtz (National Institute for Theoretical Physics)
11/07/2012, 11:15
476. A transmitter-receiver model of the propagation of the second moments of a non-Gaussian non-spherical laser beam through an ABCD system.
Dr Cosmas Mafusire (CSIR National Laser Centre)
11/07/2012, 11:35
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
119. Biological Monitoring of Air Pollution with Plants: results from a pilot study in the Western Cape, South Africa
Ms Ntombizikhona Beaulah Ndlovu (Department of Physics, Stellenbosch University)
11/07/2012, 11:35
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
25. Dynamics of Electrons Injected into the Inner Magnetosphere
Mrs Mahassin A. A. Nemair (School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KawZulu-Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa)
11/07/2012, 11:35
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
293. Fluid Simulation for Corona ionization Thruster
Dr phil ferrer (wits)
11/07/2012, 11:35
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
381. Investigating the causes of unsatisfactory performance on the Physics section involving vectors in basic mechanics
Mr Paul Molefe (University of Johannesburg)
11/07/2012, 11:35
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
269. Modelling of non-thermal radiation from pulsar wind nebulae
Mr Joshua Botha (North-west University)
11/07/2012, 11:35
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
380. Synthesis and characterization of SnO<sub>2</sub> Nanostructures for gas sensing applications
Mr Bongani Thabethe (Msm csir)
11/07/2012, 11:35
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
528. Plenary - Communicating Science – How to wake the sleeping, gray cat
Mrs Elsabe Brits (Die Burger)
11/07/2012, 12:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Plenary
547. Fun Physics for Schools
Mr Johan Janse van Rensburg (University of Pretoria)
11/07/2012, 14:00
368. A search for optical counterparts of the complex Vela X system
Mr Takalani Marubini (Attend)
11/07/2012, 16:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
250. Are anitneutrinos affecting beta-plus decay rates?
Mr Milton van Rooy (Stellenbosch university, iThemba LABS)
11/07/2012, 16:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
353. Correlation between first year physics students’ understanding of the nature of science (NOS) and their academic performance
Mr Vonani Baloyi (University of Pretoria)
11/07/2012, 16:30
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
198. Efficiency of Open Quantum Walk implementation of the Dissipative Quantum Computing
Dr Ilya Sinayskiy (School of Chemistry and Physics and NITheP, University of KwaZulu-Natal)
11/07/2012, 16:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
524. Non-Specialist Talk - Use of neutron diffraction for residual stress mapping in industrial applications
Dr Vladimir Luzin (Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation)
11/07/2012, 16:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
283. The effect of temperature on the calculated bulk vacancy formation energy in Al and Cu
Ms Cornelia van der Walt (University of the Free State Physics Department)
11/07/2012, 16:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
406. The influence of spin on electronic transport in reduced graphene oxide
Mr Ross McIntosh (University of the Witwatersrand)
11/07/2012, 16:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
297. Time-Frequency Representations of Ultra Short Laser Pulses for Coherent Control of Quantum Processes
Mr Andre Smit Smit (CSIR NLC)
11/07/2012, 16:30
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
378. How much do first year physics students really understand? An entry-level test
Mr Paul Molefe (University of Johannesburg)
11/07/2012, 16:50
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
318. Periodic X-ray Modulations in Supersoft X-ray Sources
Mrs Alida Odendaal (University of the Free State)
11/07/2012, 16:50
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
390. Process Optimization Utilizing Adaptive Algorithms in a Closed Loop Feedback System
Mr Attie Hendriks (SAIP member)
11/07/2012, 16:50
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
298. Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties of Gold Nitrides
Mr MOHAMMED SULEIMAN (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Sout Africa.)
11/07/2012, 16:50
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
480. Study of iodine implanted in pyrolytic carbon after heat treatment
Mr Mxolisi Mukhawana (University of Pretoria)
11/07/2012, 16:50
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
199. The role of the initial system-bath correlations in the dynamics of open quantum systems
Dr Vitalii Semin (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwazulu-Natal)
11/07/2012, 16:50
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
187. Dissipative Dynamics of a Spinless Electron Strongly Interacting with the Environment of Spinless Electrons
Mr Michael Mwalaba (National Institute for Theoretical Physics and Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal)
11/07/2012, 17:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
308. Interaction mechanism for energy transfer from Ce to Tb ions in silica
Mr Hassan Seed Ahmed (University of the Free State)
11/07/2012, 17:10
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
335. Investigation of the understanding of heat-time graphs by extended program students at the Mamelodi Campus of the University of Pretoria
Dr CABLE MOJI (UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA)
11/07/2012, 17:10
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
110. Measurement and simulation of neutron beam fluence spectra
Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape)
11/07/2012, 17:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
206. Mechanisms of luminescence in carbon-doped alpha aluminium oxide: Investigations using time-resolved optical stimulation technique
Mr Angel Nyirenda (Rhodes University)
11/07/2012, 17:10
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
534. NPRP Division meeting
Dr Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS (Gauteng))
11/07/2012, 17:10
83. Orbital periods of Be X-ray binaries through optical lightcurves
Dr Vanessa McBride (University of Cape Town, SAAO)
11/07/2012, 17:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
338. Prism Pulse Compressor
Mr Raphael Okoye (Laser Reasearch Institute, Stellenobosch University.)
11/07/2012, 17:10
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
270. Decoherence-assisted transport in quantum networks
Ms Adriana Marais (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics and National Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4001, South Africa) , Dr Ilya Sinayskiy (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics and National Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4001, South Africa)
11/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
352. Femtosecond laser pulse shaping using a 4f-pulse shaper
Mr Dirk Spangenberg (Stellenbosch University)
11/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
309. Growth and characterization of RF Magnetron Sputtered NbN and ZrN thin films
Mr Jonah Kuria (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
11/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
440. Laser Surface Alloying of Aluminium (AA1200) Alloy for Improving Hardness Property
Mr Tshimangadzo Rambau (TUT)
11/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
264. On a Popular Myth: “Scientific Research Cannot be Subject to Quality Management”. Think Again! Who Says It Cannot Be?
Mr Bertus Theron (CSIR)
11/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
98. The Asymmetric Outflow of RS Ophiuchi
Dr Shazrene Mohamed (SAAO)
11/07/2012, 17:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
344. A Case Study into the Effects of Partial Shadowing on a 4 kWp Photovoltaic array
Ms Jacqui Crozier (NMMU)
12/07/2012, 08:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
94. A study of the complete electric dipole response in <sup>96</sup>Mo
Dr Retief Neveling (iThemba LABS, South Africa)
12/07/2012, 08:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
326. Charge injection at metal–polymer interfaces
Mr Lordwell Jhamba (University of the Witwatersrand)
12/07/2012, 08:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
225. Compensating Birefringence Effects in Fibre for Polarisation Encoded QKD
Ms Sharmini Pillay (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
12/07/2012, 08:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
103. Critical exponents and the extensive nature of statistical entropy
Dr Trisha Salagaram (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 08:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
411. Semi-metallic transport in ultra-thin layers of carbon films deposited by laser ablation
Mr Christopher Coleman (The University of the Witwatersrand)
12/07/2012, 08:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
540. Space Science Division Group Meeting
Dr Andrew Collier (Hermanus Magnetic Observatory)
12/07/2012, 08:00
420. The missing link between conceptual theories and reasoning
Mr John Motsoeneng (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 08:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
376. An Investigation into the operational modes used in a charge controller in a grid integrated photovoltaic system with battery storage
Mr Warren Alistoun (NMMU)
12/07/2012, 08:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
49. Entropic entanglement criteria for fermion systems
Dr Claudia Zander (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 08:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
503. Extracting device parameters of pn-junction diodes using sigmoidal properties of resistance – voltage curves: theory, simulation and application
Ms Pesi Hangoma (Univeristy of Zambia)
12/07/2012, 08:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
201. Fine structure of E2 strength in one-proton-different nuclei from (p,p’) experiments
Dr IYABO USMAN (iTHEMBA LABS)
12/07/2012, 08:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
43. National Senior Certificate results: Steady improvement versus output quality
Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 08:20
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
398. Quantification of printed silicon aggregates using Ultra-small angle X-ray scattering
Mr Emmanuel Ohieku Jonah Jonah (NanoSciences Innovation Centre, Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa)
12/07/2012, 08:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
190. Realization of B92 QKD Protocol Using id3100 Clavis2 System
Mr Makhamisa Senekane (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa)
12/07/2012, 08:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
539. Astrophysics Division Group Meeting
Prof. Patrick Woudt (Department of Astronomy, University of Cape Town)
12/07/2012, 08:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Astrophysics
242. Density Functional Tight-Binding (DFTB) Study of Si as an Anode Material
Mr Katlego Phoshoko (University of Limpopo, Materials Modelling Centre)
12/07/2012, 08:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
359. Effects of nuclear deformation on the fine structure of the Isoscalar Giant Quadrupole Resonance from even-even neodymium isotopes using proton inelastic scattering
Mr Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa)
12/07/2012, 08:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
426. Identifying and Nurturing Future Scientists: From High School to Undergraduate Research Program and onwards to PhD and science-related careers.
Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (UNiversity of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 08:40
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
386. Investigation of the design aspects on the performance of a LCPV system
Mr Mario Benecke (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
12/07/2012, 08:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
400. NiS Nanostructures for Application in Room Temperature Gas Sensors
Ms Ella Cebisa (National Centre for Nano-structured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial ResearchP. O. Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa)
12/07/2012, 08:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
81. Progress toward Ion Trapping at the NLC
Dr Hermann Uys (National Laser Centre, CSIR)
12/07/2012, 08:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
74. Stochastic wave-function unravelling of the generalized Lindblad equation using correlated states
Mr Tony Nsio Nzundu (UKZN)
12/07/2012, 08:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
145. Control in boson-boson dynamics through long time scale discontinuities
Dr filippo giraldi (School of Physics and NITheP, Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, SouthAfrica)
12/07/2012, 09:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
384. Development of CTJ Cell Characterisation Techniques for HCPV Modules
Mr Ross Schultz (Nelson Mandela Metropolitian University)
12/07/2012, 09:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
371. Investigation of fine structure of the Isovector Giant Dipole Resonance in nuclei across the periodic table using proton inelastic scattering at zero degrees
Mr Maxwell Jingo (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa)
12/07/2012, 09:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
438. Is Foundation Provision the solution to first year students’ performance?
Ms Buyi Sondezi-Mhlungu (University of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 09:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
222. Laser surface alloying of Al with Mo for hardness improvement
Mr Humphrey Nkosi (Tshwane University of Technology)
12/07/2012, 09:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
320. Magneto-Optical Trapping of Rubidium Atoms
HUZIFA MOHAMMED AHAMED MOHAMMED ELNOUR (STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY)
12/07/2012, 09:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
443. Nitrogen-vacancy in diamond for Solid-state quantum computing
Mr Bheki Zulu (Student)
12/07/2012, 09:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
530. Plenary - From RISING at GSI to the DESPEC Fast-Timing Project at FAIR: The New Nuclear Spectroscopy of the Most Exotic Isotopes
Prof. Patrick Regan (University of Surrey, UK)
12/07/2012, 09:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
Plenary
437. Comparative study of luminescence properties of Eu<sup>2+</sup>, Dy<sup>3+</sup> and Tm<sup>3+</sup> co-doped CaAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> powder phosphors
Dr Mokhotjwa Simon Dhlamini (University of South Africa)
12/07/2012, 11:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
500. Effect of Li composition on HCP to BCC phase transformation in ultra-lightweight binary Mg-Li alloys: an ab initio study
Mr Maje Phasha (CSIR)
12/07/2012, 11:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
203. News on the iThemba LABS Radioactive Beams Project
Dr Robert Bark (iThemba LABS)
12/07/2012, 11:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
523. Non-Specialist talk - Toward the Great Quest to Decipher Galaxies: The WISE High-Resolution Galaxy Image Atlas
Prof. Tom Jarrett (UCT, Department of Astronomy; Caltech)
12/07/2012, 11:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
161. Novel Double MOT System for a BEC Experiment
Ms Malehlohonolo Semonyo (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
12/07/2012, 11:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
408. Performance monitoring of a photovoltaic thermal collector system
Mr Busiso Mtunzi (University of Fort Hare, Institute of Technology)
12/07/2012, 11:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
446. Setswana Astronomical Nomenclature as a Tool in (Astro)Physics Education
Dr Lerothodi Leeuw (University of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 11:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
180. Simulation of Space Plasmas with Kappa Distributions
Mr Reginald Abdul (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
12/07/2012, 11:00
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
404. Sufficient condition for an array of beam splitters to distinguish d-photon antisymmetric state
Dr Sandeep Goyal (UKZN)
12/07/2012, 11:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
159. A Bose-Einstein Condensation Machine
Dr Michael Morrissey (University of KwaZulu NAtal)
12/07/2012, 11:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
192. Beam-generated electrostatic instabilities in two-electron temperature space plasmas
Mr Lifa Mbuli (SANSA Space Science/University of the Western Cape)
12/07/2012, 11:20
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
484. Best-fit Physics: Adapting presentations to diverse school backgrounds.
Mr Derek Fish (Unizul Science Centre)
12/07/2012, 11:20
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
333. Design, construction and characterization of a steady state solar simulator
Mr Thabiso Vincent Mthimunye (University of Fort Hare)
12/07/2012, 11:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
75. Radiation Shielding calculations using MCNPX transport code for cost optimization of the shielding material to be used at iThemba LABS
Mr Phumlani Zipho (iThemba Labs)
12/07/2012, 11:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
507. Temperature dependence of the capture cross section for the E3 defect in Ir/ZnO Schottky contacts
Mr Wilbert Mtangi (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 11:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
418. Thermoluminescent properties of Ba<sub>1-x</sub>Mg<sub>x</sub>Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>:Eu<sup>2+</sup>,Dy<sup>3+</sup> prepared by combustion method
Dr Bakang Moses Mothudi (University of South Africa)
12/07/2012, 11:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
422. Unsharp mesaurement in Quantum Mechanics and its realization
Dr Sujit Kumar Choudhary (School of Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.)
12/07/2012, 11:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
118. Computation of the anomalous dimension of ABJM theory
Mr Garreth Kemp (University of the Witwatersrand) , Mr Nkululeko Nokwara (University of the Witwatersrand)
12/07/2012, 11:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
205. Nonlinear electric field structures in a magnetized dusty plasma
Dr Shimul Kumar Maharaj (South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space Science (formerly NRF Hermanus Magnetic Observatory), P O Box 32, Hermanus 7200, South Africa)
12/07/2012, 11:40
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
10. Radiation shielding analysis and optimisation for the mineral-PET Kimberlite sorting facility using the Monte Carlo calculation code MCNPX
Mr Eric Chinaka (UJ & NECSA)
12/07/2012, 11:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
213. Radio Astronomy at High Angular Resolution
Dr Michael Gaylard (HartRAO)
12/07/2012, 11:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
116. Robust qutrit quantum states in atmospheric turbulence
Dr Filippus Roux (CSIR National Laser Centre)
12/07/2012, 11:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
279. Synthesis and electrochemical properties of cation doped spinel LiM<sub>x</sub>Mn<sub>2-x</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (M=Ni, Al and x=0, 0.5) cathode materials for Li-ion battery
Dr Mesfin Kebede (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR))
12/07/2012, 11:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
313. The magnetocaloric effect in PrNiSi<sub>2</sub>
Mr JL Snyman (University of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 11:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
267. Title: Mathematical modeling of the coefficient of performance of a Carnot's Air source heat pump water heater
Mr Stephen Loh Tangwe (Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare)
12/07/2012, 11:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
471. Using Easy Java Simulations in the first year classroom
Mr Johan Janse van Rensburg (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 11:40
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
210. Absorption and site-selective laser spectroscopy of BaF<sub>2</sub>:Nd<sup>3+</sup> single crystals
Dr Marjorie Mujaji (Wits University)
12/07/2012, 12:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
470. Construction and evalauation of a PV/T collector under low concentration using the batch method
Mr Gilbert Samukonga (University of Zambia)
12/07/2012, 12:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
20. Defects in the traditional analogy between the dipolar structure of a circular current and a simple electric dipole’s
Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)
12/07/2012, 12:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
79. Forward Application of Propagation Path Effects in Radio Interferometry Using Measurement Equations
Mr Iniyan Natarajan (University of Cape Town)
12/07/2012, 12:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
151. From Large N Nonplanar Anomalous Dimensions to Open Spring Theory
Mr Garreth Kemp (University of the Witwatersrand)
12/07/2012, 12:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
491. Simulating atmospheric turbulence with random phase screens
Mr Alpha Hamadou Ibrahim (CSIR, National Laser Center)
12/07/2012, 12:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
472. Solitary Waves in a Magnetized Plasma with Two Temperature Electrons
Mr Odutayo Raji Rufai (Department of Physics, University of the Western Cape, Cape-Town, South-Africa)
12/07/2012, 12:00
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
512. The Use of Models and Simulation in the Teaching of Thermal Physics
Dr Spencer Wheaton (University of Cape Town)
12/07/2012, 12:00
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
372. Plenary Talk - Widening the net: Attracting and keeping women in physics
Prof. Diane Grayson (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 12:30
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Plenary
146. A multiple instrument investigation of the nature of geomagnetic pulsations
Mr Zolile Mtumela (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
12/07/2012, 14:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
252. A Study of Photo-Generated Charge Carrier Density in Dye Sensitized solar cells by Microwave Reflectance
Dr Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta (University of Venda)
12/07/2012, 14:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
223. Astro-Informatics - South African Virtual Observatory
Dr Sudhanshu Barway (South African Astronomical Observatory)
12/07/2012, 14:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
350. Depth profiling and thickness measurements of transition metal based thin hard coatings using Heavy Ion ERD time of flight spectrometry
Dr Mandla Msimanga (iThemba LABS)
12/07/2012, 14:10
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
427. In-beam spectroscopy of <sup>72</sup>Ge
Dr David Roux (Rhodes)
12/07/2012, 14:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
106. Magnetic 4f-systems and their application in spintronics
Dr Volkmar Nolting (Vaal University of Technology)
12/07/2012, 14:10
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
541. Physics Education Division Group Meeting
Mr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 14:10
Track E - Physics Education
Education
212. The double coset ansatz for integrability in AdS/CFT
Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand)
12/07/2012, 14:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
490. Accurate model of Si-Ge-Sn alloys:Electronic and Optical properties
Dr Hermann Azemtsa Donfack (University of South Africa)
12/07/2012, 14:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
288. Commissioning the new Sutherland High-speed Optical Cameras (SHOC)
Mr Rocco Coppejans (SAAO / UCT)
12/07/2012, 14:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
365. Determination of energy yield for multi-MW photovoltaic power stations
Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU)
12/07/2012, 14:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
232. Diurnal Double Maxima (DDM) structures observations in South Africa
Dr Zama Thobeka Katamzi (South African National Space Agency)
12/07/2012, 14:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
249. Electronic transport in a rope of metal filled single walled carbon nanotubes
Ms Siphephile Ncube (University of the Witwatersrand.)
12/07/2012, 14:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
489. High-dimensional Entanglement
Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR)
12/07/2012, 14:30
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
259. Non Supersymmetric Large N Background for Two Yang-Mills Coupled Matrices
Dr Alia Zaidi (University of Witwatersrand)
12/07/2012, 14:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
289. The structure of excited states seen in double beta decay
Ms Suzan Phumudzo Bvumbi (University of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 14:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
514. Incorporating an engineering project into an augmented Physics course
Prof. Diane Grayson (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 14:40
Track E - Physics Education
Oral Presentation
Education
277. Analysis of the solar radiation data and the determination of regression coefficients for the Vhembe region of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Mrs Sophie Mulaudzi (University of Venda)
12/07/2012, 14:50
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
385. Enhanced tunnel transport in disordered carbon superlattice structures incorporated with nitrogen
Mr Ross McIntosh (University of the Witwatersrand)
12/07/2012, 14:50
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
449. Ionospheric Dynamics Observed Along the South-west African Longitude GNSS-receiver chain.
Dr Ben Opperman (South African National Space Agency)
12/07/2012, 14:50
Track D2 - Space Science
Oral Presentation
Space Science
436. Molecular gas and dust of selected lensed SMGs from the Herschel-ATLAS Science Demonstration Phase Data
Dr Lerothodi Leeuw (University of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 14:50
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
194. New rotational bands in <sup>192</sup>Tl
Mr Jayson Easton (iThemba LABS and University of the Western Cape)
12/07/2012, 14:50
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
521. Non-Specialist Talk - Digital Holograms
Prof. Andrew Forbes (CSIR/NLC)
12/07/2012, 14:50
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
195. Segregation measurements of In and S on a Cu(In,S) ternary alloy using Auger Electron Spectroscopy coupled with a linear programmed heater
Mr Moshawe Madito (Student)
12/07/2012, 14:50
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
97. Two Loop Dilatation Operator in <i>N</i>=4 SYM
Ms Stephanie Smith (University of the Witwatersrand)
12/07/2012, 14:50
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
304. Energy Conservation Measure in RDP House In South Africa
Mr ochuko overen (University of Fort Hare, Institute of Technologyh)
12/07/2012, 15:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
185. Geometries of quantum systems: Towards an AdS / Quantum Mechanics correspondence
Mr Hendrik van Zyl (Stellenbosch University)
12/07/2012, 15:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
261. Large Area CVD Graphene for Photovoltaic Applications: Synthesis, Transfer and Characterisation.
Dr David Dodoo-Arhin (SARCHI Chair in Carbon Technology and Materials, Department of Physics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South AfricaPretoria)
12/07/2012, 15:10
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
113. Search for Chiral Structures in <sup>193</sup>Tl
Mr Joram Ndayishimye (Stellenbosch University)
12/07/2012, 15:10
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
90. Semiconducting quantum dots: emerging materials for photovoltaics
Dr Nosipho Moloto (University of the Witwatersrand)
12/07/2012, 15:10
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
169. The detailed nature of active central cluster galaxies
Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
12/07/2012, 15:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
200. Detection of Bessel-Gauss modes by the use of digital holography
Ms Yaseera Ismail (CSIR-National Laser Centre)
12/07/2012, 16:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
115. Investigation of the 11.16 MeV state of <sup>12</sup>C
Mr fhumulani nemulodi (university of stellenbosch)
12/07/2012, 16:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
4. KMS states
Ms Gwendolyn Barnes (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 16:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
554. Quantum effects in biological systems: An introduction
Prof. Francesco Petruccione (South African Research Chair in Quantum Information Processing and Communication, School of Chemistry and Physics - Quantum Research Group,University of KwaZulu-Natal - Westville Campus)
12/07/2012, 16:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
301. Ram pressure statistics in the galaxy environments of the MareNostrum Universe simulation
Mr Zolile Mguda (UCT Dept of Astronomy. UCT Astronomy, Cosmology and Gravity Center.)
12/07/2012, 16:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
330. SEM analysis as a diagnostic tool for photovoltaic cell degradation
Mr Gilbert Osayemwenre (Fort Hare institute of technology)
12/07/2012, 16:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
402. Study of irradiation-induced primary defects in wide bandgap semiconductors
Mr Johan Janse van Rensburg (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 16:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
33. Synthesis and Characterisation of Titania supported Gold nanoclusters for Catalysts via Magnetron Sputtering
Dr Richard Harris (Mintek)
12/07/2012, 16:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
362. Azimuthal Decomposition of Optical Modes
Mrs Angela Dudley (CSIR National Laser Centre)
12/07/2012, 16:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
265. Biofilaments in assays of molecular motors: collective effects and the role of geometry
Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (Stellenbosch University)
12/07/2012, 16:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
552. Biophysical Characterization of Biologics
Dr Stoyan Stoychev (CSIR – Biosciences. Molecular Biomedical Technologies Platform)
12/07/2012, 16:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
175. Central stellar populations of brightest cluster galaxies
Ms Danièl Viljoen (Student)
12/07/2012, 16:20
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
124. Model free kinetic analysis of biomass/sorbent blends for gasification purposes
Ms Irene Mabuda (University of Fort Hare, Institute of Technology)
12/07/2012, 16:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
38. Multi-detector registration system for the study of multi-body decays of heavy nuclei.
Mr Vusi Malaza (Stellenbosch University, Military Academy)
12/07/2012, 16:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
429. On the T2 Deep-Level in Zinc Oxide Thin Films
Dr Matthias Schmidt (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 16:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
28. Surface structure modification of Cu(111) by Sb dopants for temperature sensing application
Mr Gebhu Ndlovu (Researcher)
12/07/2012, 16:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM2
513. Angular self reconstruction
Dr Igor Litvin (CSIR/NLC)
12/07/2012, 16:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
537. CMPMS Division Group Meeting
Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)
12/07/2012, 16:40
538. CMPMS Division Group Meeting
Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)
12/07/2012, 16:40
553. Optical tweezing, guiding, sorting and transfection of mammalian cells
Dr Patience Mthunzi (CSIR - NLC)
12/07/2012, 16:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
243. Optimization of biogas by co-digestion using a field-scale bath digester
Mr Patrick Mukumba (university io Fort Hare Physics Department)
12/07/2012, 16:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
2. The investigation of properties of short-lived SF isotopes (Z > 100) at the focal plane of VASSILISSA separator.
Mr Alexander Svirikhin (Joint Institute for Nuclear Research)
12/07/2012, 16:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
332. Topological equivalence of polymers: regular isotopy in a projection geometry
Mr Chris Rohwer (Physics Department, Stellenbosch University)
12/07/2012, 16:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
248. Using Galaxy Clusters to constrain Dark Energy
Dr David Gilbank (South African Astronomical Observatory)
12/07/2012, 16:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
276. Effect of epidermal absorption on laser treatment dose calculations
Mrs Aletta Karsten (CSIR, National Laser Centre)
12/07/2012, 17:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
186. Extragalactic Large-Scale Structures in the Northern Zone of Avoidance
Ms Mpati Ramatsoku (University of cape Town)
12/07/2012, 17:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
314. Modal Analysis through Complex Amplitude and Phase modulation
Mr Darryl Naidoo (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
12/07/2012, 17:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
392. <sup>222</sup>Rn activity measurements in water samples in the Montagu area, Western Cape, South Africa using the RAD 7 alpha spectrometer detector
Mr Ryno Ryno (Univsersity of Stellenbosch)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
258. A new white light emitting phosphor
Mr Samy Shaat (Department of Physics at University of The Free State)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
273. A review of the mobile LIDAR system developed at the CSIR and a proposed improvement of the system
Mr Lerato Shikwambana (CSIR-NLC)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
329. A saturation boiling model for an elongated boiling water target operating at a high pressure
Dr G. F. Steyn (iThemba LABS)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
133. A Voltage Source Simulation Model of a Solar Cell
Dr Betty Kibirige (Department of Physics and Engineering, University of Zululand)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
509. Ab-initio Study of Elastic Properties of Ru-Cr and Pt-Cr Alloys
Dr Malebo Tibane (University of South Africa)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
319. Ab-initio study of structural stability of monoclinic, tetragonal and cubic ZrO<sub>2-x</sub>S<sub>x</sub> for 0 ≤ X < 2
Mr Masilu Godfrey Mulaudzi (University of Limpopo)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
488. AFM and SEM studies on iodine implanted 6H-SiC
Mr Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
208. Automating self-calibration - a software solution
Mrs Alida Odendaal (University of the Free State)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
394. Calculations of structural and electronic properties of manganese dioxide
Dr Rapela Maphanga (University of Limpopo, Materials Modelling Centre, Private bag x 1106, Sovenga, 0727)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
515. Characterisation of grid tied micro-inverters using a solar array simulator
Mr Brendon Mac Leod (NMMU)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
91. Characterization and computer simulation of various biomass / coal blends for co-gasification for electricity generation
Mr Polycarp Mabizela (University of Fort Hare, Institute of Technology)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
461. Characterization of the by-products of the biomass gasification process
Ms Irene Mabuda (FHIT)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
393. Clebsch-Gordan coefficients for Scattering Tensors in Bi<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub>
Dr Augusto Machatine (University of Pretoria) , Mr Prime Niyongabo (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
502. Comparison of electrical properties of Schottky contacts on Si, Ge, SiC and AlGaN using sputtering, electron-beam and resistive evaporation
Mr Tiisetso Mphuthi (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
415. Comparison of the effects of annealing on Ni/Au and Ni/Ir/Au Schottky photodiodes
Mr Phuti Ngoepe (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
31. Computational simulations of graphene and carbon nanotubes
Ms MOSHIBUDI SHAI (university of limpopo)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
498. Computing in large high energy physics collaborations
Dr Sahal Yacoob (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
486. Design of a light beam induced current measurement system for the characterisation of defects in crystalline silicon solar cells.
Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU) , Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU) , Mr Lucian Bezuidenhout (NMMU Physics Department)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
290. Detection at Necsa's Accelerator facility.
Mr Graham Daniels (Necsa)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
108. Development of a novel low power microwave proton ion source for Van de Graaff accelerator
Mr Cebo Ndlangamandla (University of Zululand)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
421. Development of refractive delay stages for application in two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy
Mr David van der Westhuizen (Stellenbosch University)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
487. Diffusion studies of Xenon and Krypton implanted in CVD-SiC
Dr Thulani Hlatshwayo (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
325. Digital HF Radar for Antarctic Space Science Research
Dr Kessie Govender (SANSA Space Science)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
417. DLTS and I-V-T characteristicsof e-beam deposited Pd/W 4H-SiC Schottky contacts
Mr Alexander Paradzah (UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
236. Effect of temperature on spectral response measurements of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells
Mr Maibi Malape (Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
370. Effects of the wetting process in wool and mohair fibres studied by small-angle neutron scattering (SANS)
Mr Tjatji Tjebane (Necsa)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
363. Electrical Properties of Mn<sub>0.5</sub>Co<sub>0.5</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanosized Synthesized Via High-Energy Milling technique
Mr HAFIZ M. I. ABDALLAH (School of Chemistry and Physics, Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
321. Energy transfer from Ce<sup>3+</sup> to Tb<sup>3+</sup> in low quartz and amorphous SiO<sub>2</sub> hosts
Mr Kamohelo George Tshabalala (University of the Free State)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
387. Enhanced luminescence from Tb for the mixed spinel Mg<sub>x</sub>Zn<sub>1-x</sub>Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>
Mr Wael Tabaza (Physics Dept, UFS)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
463. Evaluation of a space-grade fluxgate magnetometer for a CubeSat
Ms Electdom Siziba (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
158. Fingerprints of chiral bands associated with multi-quasiparticle configuration
Dr OBED SHIRINDA (iThemba LABS)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
299. First-Principles Calculations of the Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties of PdN and PdN2
Mr MOHAMMED SULEIMAN (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Sout Africa.)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
457. First-principles studies of extrinsic and intrinsic defects in boron nitride nanotubes
Mr Matete Mashapa (CSIR)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
117. Gasification characteristics of sugarcane bagasse
Mr Anthony Anukam (Iniversity of Fort Hare, Institute of Technology)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
442. Green density effects on the structural and magnetic properties of (Cd, Zn)<sub>0.5</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>
Dr Thomas Moyo (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
407. Half-metallic ferromagnetic ordering in Fe-doped diamond
Mr Evans Benecha (University of South Africa)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
477. Heat treatment of 6H-Silicon Carbide implanted with palladium at room temperature
Ms Jeaneth Thokozile Kabini (Univerity of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
166. Infrared thermography of operational photovoltaic modules
Mr FILIPU YELTON NDLOVU (FORT HARE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
516. Investigating Dunedin Whistlers using Volcanic Lightning
Ms Claire Antel (NASSP, UCT & SANSA Space Science)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
114. Investigations of the Diffusion of Xenon Implanted in 6H-SiC
Ms Thabsile Thabethe (University of pretoria (Tuks))
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
518. Laser mode control using an intracavity spatial light modulator
Ms Liesl Burger (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch / CSIR NLC)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
361. Magnetic phase diagram of CrIr
Mr Pius Rodney Fernando (PhD Student)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
337. Measuringcurrent – voltage characteristics of photovoltaic cells and module at various wavelengths
Ms Nwabunwanne Nwokolo (University of Fort Hare, Institute of Technology)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
307. Modification of Surface Optical and Electrical properties of bulk GaSb (100) resulting from a Sulphur- based chemical treatment
Mr Davison Munyaradzi Murape (NMMU)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
99. Nonlinear Optical Properties of Natural Dyes
Maaza Malik (iThemba LABS) , Sidiki ZONGO (iThemba LABS)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
57. Nuclear energy spectra calculated from derived single particle energies
Mr Frederick Gbaorun (Benue State University, makurdi, , Nigeria.)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
425. On the interface properties of an oxidised Au/Ni/AlGaN MIS structure
Mr Matshisa Legodi (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
340. Optical properties of Mo-SiC thin film composites
Prof. Ouassini Nemraoui (University of Zululand)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
414. Optical Properties of SiN:H thin films obtained by hydrogen dilution
Mr Sulaiman Jacobs (University of the Western Cape)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
342. Performance monitoring of a Passive Flat Plate Solar Water Heating system
Ms Ndlovu Nothando (Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
191. Plasma Characterisation of an Electron Cyclotron Resonance
Mr Muneer Sakildien (iThemba LABS)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
444. Polarized Dust Emission of the Nearby Starburst Galaxies M82 and NGC253
Dr Lerothodi Leeuw (University of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
364. Pressurized Water Reactor MOX/UO<sub>2</sub> Core Transient Benchmark Steady State Calculations with OSCAR-4
Mr Mduduzi Ntuli (Westinghouse Electric South Africa)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
66. Quantum Monte Carlo (QMC) study of Pressure-induced B3-B1 phase transition in GaAs
Mr Cecil Ouma (Student)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
522. Radiation damage of sapphire induced by ion implantation studied in nuclear and electronic energy loss regime.
Anna Kozakiewicz (Wits)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
104. Radiometric modelling of a satellite remote sensing system used for image generation
Ms Lynette van der Westhuizen (CSIR)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
396. Raman Scattering Tensors in tetragonal WO<sub>3</sub>
Mr Malcolm Govender (CSIR)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
256. Raman signatures of the modern pigment (Zn,Cd)S<sub>1-x</sub>Se<sub>x</sub> and glass matrix of a red bead from Magoro Hill archeological site, as a method to recalibrate the historical settlement chronology
Mr Geoffrey Webb (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
336. Rare earth substitutions in Mg<sub>0.5</sub>Co<sub>0.5</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nano-ferrites synthesized by Glycol-thermal method
Mr Prince Mkwae (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
497. Room Temperature (RT), 429 &deg;C and 600 &deg;C Ion implantation of Cadmium (Cd) in Glassy Carbon: Diffusion behavior and RAMAN Analysis
Mr LESOLLE SEBITLA (PhD student)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
379. Scattering tensors in Si and Ge
Dr Augusto Machatine (University of Pretoria) , Mr PRIME NIYONGABO (University of Pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
36. Search for Collinear Multi Body Decays of Low Excited Nuclear Systems“An Overview”
Dr Noel Mkhululi Jacobs (Stellenbosch University)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
Poster Session
285. Simulating indirect IR femtosecond pulse shaping
Ms Nicolene Botha (NLC)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
479. Simulation of a pencil proton beam through a phantom of water.
Ms Carmen Jacobs (NECSA)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
485. Solid state reaction between zirconium and silicon carbide at elevated temperatures
Mr eric njoroge (university of pretoria)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
504. Standard Model Higgs→WW with hadronic tau decays in ATLAS
Mrs Claire Lee (University of Johannesburg) , Prof. Ketevi Assamagan (Brookhaven National Laboratory) , Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
356. Statistical &gamma decay studies at iThemba LABS
Dr D NEGI (iThemba LABS, P.O. Box 722, Somerset West 7129, South Africa)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
460. Structural and luminescence properties of yellow Y3Al5012:Ce3+ thin film phosphors prepared by Pulsed Laser Deposition
Dr kittessa Roro (CSIR)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
399. Structural properties of some defects in tin-dioxide (SnO<sub>2</sub>)
Mr James Ntimane (University of Limpopo)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
95. Synergistic evaluation of the biomass/coal blends for co-gasification purposes
Ms Sibongiseni Gaqa (University of Fort Hare)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
349. Synthesis and Characterisation of Ag/Cu co-doped nano TiO<sub>2</sub>
Prof. Erasmus Koena Rammutla (University of Limpopo) , Mr Olatunbosun Nubi (University of Limpopo) , Dr Thuto Mosuang (University of Limpopo)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
454. Temperature dependence of current-voltage characteristics of p-silicon Schottky diodes for radiation-hard detectors
Dr Sabata Moloi (University of South Africa)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
207. The Bound ground states of the Hypernucei with single Lambda particle
Mr Ishmael Mmusi Gopane (none)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
458. The effects of annealing on the quality of Pt Si Schottky contacts and the defects introduced in Si during electron beam deposition
Ms Helga Danga (UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
467. The exposure levels of the saldanha population due to the high levels of natural occurring radiation
Mr Alwyn Geyser (Stellenbosch University) , Dr Jacques Bezuidenhout (Stellenbosch University)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
324. The structural and elastic properties of Ti<sub>50</sub>Pt<sub>50-x</sub>Co<sub>x</sub> ternaries using solid solution method employed in CASTEP
Ms Rosinah Mahlangu (University of Limpopo)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
495. The temperature dependence of the structure and magnetic properties of Mg-Mn-Co nanoferrites
Mr Patrick Masina (School of Chemistry and Physics, Westville Campus,University of KwaZulu Natal)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
452. Thermoluminescent properties of CaAL<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>:Eu<sup>3+</sup>, (Dy<sup>3+</sup>,Sm<sup>3+</sup>) phosphors prepared by solid state reaction
Mr Manaka Mmakgabo Colen (Depertment of physics, University of South Africa)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
520. Using streaked electron diffraction as an alternative to conventional femtosecond pump-probe electron diffraction
Ms Andrea von Flotow (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
431. Variability of total electron content (TEC) over the crest of equatorial anomaly station UNZA - First results
Dr Patrick Sibanda (Univeristy of Zambia)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
244. What is the geomagnetic PC index?
Dr Heather McCreadie (UKZN)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
Poster Session
286. Comparison of optical techniques to measure melanin absorption
Mrs Aletta Karsten (CSIR, National Laser Centre)
13/07/2012, 08:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
510. Equilibration of hot and dense nuclear matter
Mr Tshilidzi Thovhogi (University of Johannesburg)
13/07/2012, 08:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
44. Linking nuclear masses with nucleon separation energies
Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)
13/07/2012, 08:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
130. New Interactive and Graphical Calculation Method for Setting up Isochronous Magnetic Fields in the Solid Pole Injector Cyclotron 2 at iThemba LABS
Dr John Garrett de Villiers (iThemba LABS)
13/07/2012, 08:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
453. Real-time XRD/RBS study of platinum germanide formation on Ge<100> and Ge<111> substrates
Prof. Craig Comrie (iThemba LABS)
13/07/2012, 08:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
373. Tm-doped double-clad fibre laser development
Mr Riaan Riaan Stuart Coetzee (Stellenbosch University)
13/07/2012, 08:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
35. An FTIR study on the chlorophyll and apoprotein aggregation states in LHCII due to solvent effects
Dr Jacoba Smit (CSIR Modelling and Digital Sciences / Synthetic Biology ERA (Biosciences))
13/07/2012, 08:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
65. Application of the Isobaric Mass Multiplet Equation to the rp process in Nuclear Astrophysics
Prof. Werner Richter (iThemba LABS, Somerset West)
13/07/2012, 08:20
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
410. Induced Stress studies of RF Magnetron Sputtered ZrC thin films
Dr Daniel Wamwangi (wits university)
13/07/2012, 08:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
47. Light flavor symmetry breaking for heavy baryons
Mr Jaco Blanckenberg (Stellenbosch University)
13/07/2012, 08:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
50. Tunable half-metallicity in substitutionally-doped boronitrene
Dr Aniekan Magnus Ukpong (Department of Physics, University of Pretoria)
13/07/2012, 08:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
334. Wavelength Selected, Tm:YLF Slab Pump-Source
Dr Hencharl Strauss (CSIR (National Laser Centre))
13/07/2012, 08:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
428. Challenges in developing a Holmium slab laser to pump a rod OPO
Mr Cobus Jacobs (CSIR National Laser Centre)
13/07/2012, 08:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
549. Elastic response of lament networks with active cross-links
Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (Inst. of Theoretical Physics, Dept of Physics, Stellenbosch University)
13/07/2012, 08:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
312. Ground state properties of doubly closed-shell nuclei with the Potential Harmonic Expansion Method
Mr Bahati Mukeru (UNISA)
13/07/2012, 08:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
546. Non-Specialist Talk
13/07/2012, 08:40
570. Non-Specialist Talk - Materials analysis of the fuels for the next generation of nuclear reactors
Prof. Johan Malherbe (UP)
13/07/2012, 08:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
439. Progress in Thermodynamics and Electrodynamics of Relativistic Fluids
Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg)
13/07/2012, 08:40
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
478. Stability of high temperature operating Ru-SiC Schottky diodes using 6H-SiC as a substrate, and nickel as an ohmic contact
Mr Kinnock Vundawaka Munthali (University of Pretoria and Polytechnic of Namibia)
13/07/2012, 08:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
475. Fabrication and Characterization of an AlGaN-Based Four-Quadrant Solar-Blind UV Photodetector Device
Mr Louwrens van Schalkwyk (Student)
13/07/2012, 09:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
481. Followup on the Monte Carlo simulation of MUSR using GEANT 4
Mr Jonathan Hartman (University of Johannesburg)
13/07/2012, 09:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
346. Mid-Infrared doubly-resonant Optical Parametric Oscillator based on ZnGeP<sub>2</sub>
Mr Wayne Koen (CSIR National Laser Centre)
13/07/2012, 09:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
87. Modelling the HIV epidemic in Africa
Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN)
13/07/2012, 09:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
388. The formulation of a hybrid nuclear cluster potential
Mrs Amany Kamblawe (Stellenbosch University)
13/07/2012, 09:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
533. Plenary - <i>In situ</i> RBS and XRD investigation of thin film formation
Prof. Andre Vantomme (Instituut voor Kern- en Stralingsfysica, KU Leuven, Belgium)
13/07/2012, 09:30
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
Plenary
416. Computation of Amplified Spontaneous Emission in multi-element laser models
Mr oliver collett (National Laser Center)
13/07/2012, 11:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
451. Fermi edge singularity and finite frequency spectral features in a semi-infinite 1D wire
Dr Izak Snyman (NITheP)
13/07/2012, 11:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
19. On the calculation of solvation free energy from Kirkwood-Buff integrals: A large scale molecular dynamics study
Mr Wynand Dednam (Department of Physics, University of South Africa)
13/07/2012, 11:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
86. Physics Publication Productivity in South Africa
Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN)
13/07/2012, 11:00
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
11. Relativistic thermodynamics: transverse momentum distributions in high-energy physics
Prof. Jean Cleymans (University of Cape Town)
13/07/2012, 11:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
160. The Lattice Dynamics of Mercuric Chloride
Dr Jonathan Keartland (University of the Witwatersrand)
13/07/2012, 11:00
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
62. The mass overdensity of the Great Attractor as determined from a deep NIR imaging survey
Prof. Renee C. Kraan-Korteweg Kraan-Korteweg (Astronomy Department (ACGC), University of Cape Town)
13/07/2012, 11:00
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
419. Cosmic Telescope Chromacity: apparent spectral distortions in a high-redshift, gravitationally lensed starburst/AGN
Dr Roger Deane (University of Cape Town)
13/07/2012, 11:20
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
215. Design of a high-resolution PID temperature controller for use in a low-cost thermo-luminescence system
Mr Mduduzi Mbongo (University of the Free State)
13/07/2012, 11:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
102. Mapping Kohn-Sham eigenenergies onto vertical ionization energies
Prof. Daniel Joubert (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
13/07/2012, 11:20
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
551. Profiling of Nutrients and trace elements in Sorghum bicolor mutants
Ms Zodwa Mbambo (CSIR – Biosciences, Natural Products and Agro-processing, Pretoria / UKZN Department of microbiology.)
13/07/2012, 11:20
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
8. Syntheses and characterization of copper chalcogenide nanoparticles and their use in solution processed photovoltaics
Mr Pierre Mubiayi Kalenga (University of Witwatersrand)
13/07/2012, 11:20
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
60. Volume element structure and roton-maxon-phonon excitations in superfluid helium-4 beyond the Gross-Pitaevskii approximation
Dr Konstantin Zloshchastiev (School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal in Pietermaritzburg)
13/07/2012, 11:20
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
466. Analysis of Iodine Implanted 6H-SiC
Prof. Johan Malherbe (University of Pretoria)
13/07/2012, 11:40
Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials
Oral Presentation
DCMPM1
150. Exploring Dark Energy and the Dark Equation of State
Mr Gopolang Mohlabeng (University of Kansas)
13/07/2012, 11:40
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
Astrophysics
550. Molecular modelling of calcium dependent protein kinase 4 (CDPK4) from plasmodium falciparum
Tsepo Tsekoa (Protein Technologies, CSIR Biosciences)
13/07/2012, 11:40
Oral Presentation
Biophysics
141. Morphological and Luminescent properties of Y<sub>3</sub>(AlGa)<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub>:Ce<sup>3+</sup> powder phosphor
Mr Sipho Dlamini (University of the Free State: Physics Department)
13/07/2012, 11:40
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Applied Physics Forum
181. Solution – combustion synthesis and photoluminescence property of (Gd,Y)BO<sub>3</sub>:Tb<sup>3+</sup> phosphor powders
Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)
13/07/2012, 11:40
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
543. Studying Hot Many Body QCD
Dr Will Horowitz (Department of Physics, University of Cape Town)
13/07/2012, 11:40
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
284. Capability of testing the ageing behaviour of incandescent lamps
Ms Patricia Govender (CSIR DPSS unit)
13/07/2012, 12:00
Track C - Photonics
Oral Presentation
Photonics
247. From chi-squared to Bayesian model comparison: Levy expansions of Bose-Einstein correlations in e+e− correlations
Mr Michiel De kock (University of Stellenbosch)
13/07/2012, 12:00
Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
Oral Presentation
NPRP
271. Structural and Electronic Properties of ZnO: a hybrid density functional study
Mr Mahlaga Molepo (University of the Witwatersrand)
13/07/2012, 12:00
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Oral Presentation
Theoretical
527. Plenary - Neutron imaging – a powerful set of methods complementary to X-rays
Dr Burkhard Schillinger (Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II))
13/07/2012, 12:30
Track F - Applied Physics
Oral Presentation
Plenary
548. Annual General Meeting
13/07/2012, 14:30
AGM
483. Mixing Length Theory as a closure model for turbulent convection.
Dr Fabio Frescura (U Witwatersrand) , Mr Sashin Moonsamy (U Witwatersrand)
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
413. Modelling Stellar Convection
Mr Sashin Moonsamy (University of the Witwatersrand)
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Oral Presentation
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