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9-13 July 2012
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10 Jul 2012, 17:30

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
401. High Efficient TEMp0 End Pumped Nd:YAG Lasers
Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
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
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
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
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
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
16. Listen to Our Universe
Mr Jacques Jacques (Masters Student)
10/07/2012, 17:30
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
285. Simulating indirect IR femtosecond pulse shaping
Ms Nicolene Botha (NLC)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
244. What is the geomagnetic PC index?
Dr Heather McCreadie (UKZN)
12/07/2012, 17:30
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
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