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09:00
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SAIP Council Meeting
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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09:00
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Teacher's Workshop
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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09:00
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Teacher's Workshop
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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09:00
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Winter School on "Astrophysics in the Multi-messenger Era"
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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09:00
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Winter School on "Big data, machine learning and physics applications"
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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09:30
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Opening Function
-
Brian Masara
(SAIP)
(until 10:15)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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10:30
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Plenary 1: Theoretical and computational physics
(until 11:15)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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10:30
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Relativistic Fluid Dynamics for Nuclear Matter under Extreme Conditions in Heavy-Ion Collisions and Astrophysics
- Prof.
Azwinndini Muronga
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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11:30
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Applied Physics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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11:30
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Astrophysics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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11:30
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Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
-
Rudolph Nchodu
(iThemba LABS)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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11:30
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Activity Concentration Measurement of Naturally-Occurring Radionuclides in Various Vegetation plots in Rustenburg, North-West Province, South Africa
-
Peter Olagbaju
(North West University, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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11:45
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Assessment of NORM in fruits and vegetables from local markets in Hartbeespoort, Mahikeng and Pretoria
-
Veronica Gouws
(Tomsk Polytechnic University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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12:00
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The derivation of preliminary reference levels for radioactivity in drinking water surrounding authorised sites.
-
Thato Molokwe
(National Nuclear Regulator)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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12:15
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Upgrade of the iThemba LABS Fast Neutron Beam Facility towards ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
-
Ralf Nolte
(Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt)
Zina Ndabeni
(University of Cape Town/iThemba LABS)
Veronique Lacoste
(Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire)
Andy Buffler
(University of Cape Town)
Peane Maleka
(iThemba LABS)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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12:30
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Investigation of limit of detection using standard radioactive sources with a LaBr3(Ce) detector
-
Ferdie van Niekerk
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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12:45
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Multi-photon decay mode spectroscopy of positronium
-
Storm Johnson
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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11:30
|
Photonics
-
Pieter Neethling
(Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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11:30
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Inhibition of Lung Cancer Migration and Invasion Using a Gold Nano Photosensitizer Conjugate.
-
Anine Crous
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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11:45
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Nuclear translocation of Map Kinase and release of basic fibroblast growth factor following photobiomodulation at 660 nm in diabetic wounded cells.
- Mrs
Patricia Kasowanjete
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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12:00
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FACILITATING iADMSC DIFFERENTIATION INTO NEURONAL CELLS BY PHOTOBIOMODULATION USING VISIBLE AND NEAR-INFRARED WAVELENGTHS
- Ms
Madeleen Clasina Jansen van Rensburg
(Laser Research Centre, University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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12:15
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Effects of photodynamic therapy on A375 Melanoma cells using aluminium phthalocyanine photosensitizer
- Ms
Bridgette Mkhobongo
(Laser Research Centre)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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12:30
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Targeted photodynamic treatment of colorectal cancer
-
Nkune Nkune
(Laser Research Centre, University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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12:45
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Effect of Gold Nanoparticle-Hypericin Mediated Photodynamic Therapy on breast Cancer Cells.
-
Dimakatso Mokoena
(UJ Laser Research Center)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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11:30
|
Physics for Development, Education and Outreach
-
Iyabo Usman
(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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11:30
|
Advanced Electronics in South Africa : Speaker: Benjamin Hlope, Director of Technology Operations at Kutleng Engineering Technologies
-
Iyabo Usman
(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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12:00
|
Data Convergence, a showcase of incubation in Artificial Intelligence: Speaker: Dominque Adams, Project manager at Data Convergence
-
Iyabo Usman
(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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12:30
|
Bridging the gap between academia and industry : Speaker: Rinae Nnduvheni, Intelligence and Insights Lead at EY Consulting
-
Iyabo Usman
(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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11:30
|
Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
-
Tebogo Mokhine
(SAIP)
Brian Masara
(SAIP)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Nanostructured meta-surfaces for arbitrarily structured twisted light
-
Bereneice Sephton
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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11:45
|
Magnetic and physical properties of the Shastry-Sutherland compound Pr2Pd2In
-
Redrisse Djoumessi Fobasso
(Highly Correlated Matter Research Group, Physics Department, University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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12:00
|
Elastic and Magnetic properties of Tb-MnO based Thin Films
- Mr
Geoffrey Mwendwa
(School of Physics, Material Physics Research Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, 2050, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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12:15
|
Impact of helium (He) in the migration of strontium implanted 6H-SiC
-
Thapelo Freddy Mokgadi
(University of Pretoria)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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12:30
|
STRUCTURAL AND OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BETA-GALLIUM OXIDE
- Mr
Valentine Muramba
(University of Pretoria)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
Effect of Eu3+ concentration on the BaAl2O4/CaAl4O7:x% Eu3+ (0 ≤ x ≤ 5.5) mixed phases nanophosphors synthesized using citrate sol-gel method.
- Mr
Bamba Mahman
(SMU)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Space Science
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Theoretical and Computational Physics
-
Thomas Konrad
(UKZN)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Generating function approach to open quantum walks
- Mr
Ayanda Zungu
(Department of Physics, North-West University, Mafikeng Campus)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Generation of GHZ states via projected squeezed states
- Mr
Byron Alexander
(Stellenbosch University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Imaging with moving detectors
-
Nicholas Bornman
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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12:15
|
Three-party reference frame independent quantum key distribution with an imperfect source
-
Comfort Sekga
(Department of Physics and Astronomy, Botswana International University fo Science and Technology, Private Bag 16 Palapye, Botswana)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Solving the Schrödinger equation for Hydrogen Molecular ion (H2+) using Sinc functions and empolying both Python and Numpy
-
OBIAGELI LOVENDA EZENWACHUKWU
(UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA))
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
Motor Protein Transport on Cytoskeleton Networks
-
Nadine Dempers
(Department of Physics, Stellenbosch University and National Institute of Theoretical Physics)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
|
09:30
|
Special Meeting / Townhall Placeholder
(until 10:15)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
10:30
|
Plenary 3: Astrophysics and Space Science
(until 11:15)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
10:30
|
Can MeerKAT unveil the last of the secrets about galaxy overdensities obscured by the Milky Way
- Prof.
Renee Kraan-Korteweg
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Applied Physics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Heat Transfer Improvement of a Thermal Interface Material for Heat Sink Applications Using Carbon Nanomaterials
-
Othmane Mouane
Edward Nkadimeng
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
The Physics of Vacuum Arc Propulsion Systems
-
Paul Stansell
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Plasma Diagnostics of Miniaturised DC Glow Discharge Thruster Concept
-
Maheen Parbhoo
(University of the Witwatersrand)
Prof.
Philippe Ferrer
(University of Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Birefringence from digital phase-shifting measurements
-
Keshaan Singh
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Kinetics study of thiosulphate gold dissolution from primary leaching precipitates of refractory gold ores
- Ms
Danielle Owiredu
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
NUCLEAR-MEDICAL TECHNIQUES IN 4IR DIAMOND MINING
- Mr
Thendo Nemakhavhani
(University of Johannesburg )
Mr
Gideon Gideon Bentum
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Astrophysics
-
Christo Venter
(North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Time-Dependent Modeling of Blazar Spectral Variability with Diffusive Shock Acceleration
-
Markus Bottcher
(University of North West)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Monte-Carlo Applications for Partially Polarized Inverse External-Compton Scattering (MAPPIES)
-
Lente Dreyer
(North-West University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Modelling the Spectral Energy Distributions and Multi-Wavelength Polarisation of Blazars
-
Hester Schutte
(NWU Potchefstroom)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Simulations of Stochastic Long-Term Variability in Leptonic Models for External-Compton and Synchrotron Self-Compton Dominated Blazars
-
Hannes Thiersen
(NWU)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Optical emission line properties of some little-known Narrow Line Seyfert 1 galaxies
- Mr
Bynish Paul
(Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg & SAAO)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
A multi-band view on the evolution of group central galaxies
-
Konstantinos Kolokythas
(North-West University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
-
Simon Connell
(University of Johannesburg)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Background decomposition in $Z\gamma$ events used in the search for high-mass resonances.
-
Phuti Ntsoko Rapheeha
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
A search for a high-momentum high-mass neutrino in $pp$ collisions with the ATLAS detector
-
Mvelo Dhlamini
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Search for heavy resonances in the $\ell^+\ell^-\ell^+\ell^-$ final state in association with missing transverse energy using $pp$ collisions at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV with the ATLAS detector
-
Humphry Tlou
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Photons in Darkness
- Ms
Karien du Plessis
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Search for dark-sector showering in ATLAS using semi-visible jets
-
Sukanya Sinha
(The University of Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
Single Leptoquark Search in ATLAS
-
Lawrence Davou Christopher
(University of the Witwatersrand (ZA))
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Photonics
-Dr
Angela Dudley
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Dr
-
Darryl Naidoo
(Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
On the interaction of structured light fields and the atmosphere
-
Asher Klug
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Purity and Dimensionality measurements using Werner States
-
Pieter Neethling
(Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)
Mr
Donovan Slabbert
(University of Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Amplification of structured light in end-pumped solid-state amplifiers
-
Justin Harrison
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
EFFECTS OF ATMOSPHERIC TURBULENCE ON HERMITE GAUSSIAN MODES VIA CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORKS
- Mrs
Kemi Adewale
(University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Physics for Development, Education and Outreach
-
Miriam Lemmer
(North-West University (Potchefstroom))
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
THE INFLUENCE OF LOCATION AND GENDER ON SHAPING STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN PHYSICS
-
oluseye sadare
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Classification of Sound Conceptions
- Dr
Derek Fish
(University of Zululand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
The effects of global radical changes on students’ attitudes in the new mode of teaching and learning
-
Buyi Sondezi
(University of Johannesburg)
Mr
Paul Molefe
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Teaching measurement and uncertainty the SI way
- Prof.
Andy Buffler
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Evolution of the 3rd Year Major Project at WITS
-
Jonathan Keartland
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Heavy Ion Beam Induced Sputtering of Thin Film Indium Tin Oxide at MEV SIMS Energies.
- Mr
Grant Tshepo Mafa
(Tshwane University of Technology & iThemba LABS TAMS)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Surface, structural, and optical investigations of heavy ion-irradiated polyaniline thin films
- Ms
Ingrid Kutlwano Segola
(TUT/iThemba LABS)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Heav Ion Beam Analaysis of Ion Implanted Polymer Nanocomposites
-
Dakalo Mashamba
(Tshwane University of Technology)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
The study of amorphous GaAs following Ar+ and Si+ implantation
-
Ongeziwe Mpatani
(Wits School of Physics)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Multiband superconductivity in the doped Skutterudite compound Pr0.5La0.5Pt4Ge12.
- Mr
Masego Katametsi
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
Investigation of a novel iron-based cubic compound RhFe3C
-
Nyawasedza Magoda
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Space Science
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Theoretical and Computational Physics
-
William Horowitz
(University of Cape Town)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Cosmological Models in Gravitational Scalar-Tensor Theories
-
Heba Abdulrahman
(North West University, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Bianchi Type V Model In R^n Gravity: A Dynamical System Approach
-
Thato Tsabone
(North-West University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Quasinormal modes in the large angular momentum limit: an inverse multipolar expansion analysis
-
Anna Chrysostomou
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Quantum Entanglement and relativistic quantum mechanics.
-
Jonathan Hartman
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
An alternative test of Bell's theorem?
-
Thomas Konrad
(UKZN)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
Comment on the Quantum Supremacy Claim by Google
-
Anirudh Reddy Segireddy
(University of KwaZulu-natal)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
|
09:30
|
Poster Session
(until 12:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
|
09:30
|
Special Meeting / Townhall Placeholder
(until 10:15)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
10:30
|
Plenary 5: Physics for Development, Education, and Outreach
(until 11:15)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
10:30
|
Transduction: towards a better understanding of how students learn physics
- Dr
Trevor Volkwyn
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Applied Physics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
In situ test results for a cavity solar receiver
-
phil ferrer
(wits)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Injection dependent dark IR imaging of PV modules as an alternative to EL imaging for individual cell characterisation
- Dr
Ross Dix-Peek
(Nelson Mandela University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Performance analysis of thin-film Photovoltaic (PV) technologies in an embedded generation network
-
Roelof Roodt
(Nelson Mandela University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Carbon Nanostructures beyond Graphene
-
Gotthard Seifert
( Theoretische Chemie, Technische Universität Dresden, D-01062 Dresden, Germany )
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Effect of methoxy functionalized group on the photocatalytic properties of diphenylaniline organic Chromophores
- Dr
ife Fortunate Elegbeleye
(Physics department, University of Venda)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
Computational study of electronic and optical properties of graphene/brookite (210) composite
- Mr
Lutendo Phuthu
(University of Venda)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Astrophysics
-
Anu Kundu
(Centre for Space Research, North-West University)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Galaxy Evolution in the Local Universe: Studying the Complete Local-Volume Groups Sample (CLoGS)
- Mr
Clinton Stevens
(Centre for Space Research, North-West University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Simulating the enrichment of cosmological gas
-
Renier Hough
(North-West University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Spatio-Kinematics of the Massive Star Forming Region NGC6334I during a Episodic Accretion Event
- Mr
Jakobus Vorster
(Centre for Space Research)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
A Monte Carlo simulation study of the excitation of molecules in high mass star forming regions
-
Lebogang Mfulwane
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Bow shocks formed by massive runaway stars in 3D
-
Katlego Ramalatswa
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
Capturing Transients -- From Biostatistics to Astronomy
-
Anke van Dyk
(University of Cape Town/SAAO)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
-
Rudolph Nchodu
(iThemba LABS)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Fine structure of the ISGMR in 90Zr, 120Sn and 208Pb
-
Armand Bahini
(School of Physics, Wits)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Transfer reactions to populate the PDR in 96Mo
- Ms
Thuthukile Khumalo
(Wits/iThemba LABS)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Validation of the Monte Carlo model for 6 and 15 MV photon beams of VARIAN CLINAC IX Linac
-
KHOMBO DUMELA
(STUDENT)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Application of tagged neutron method for detecting diamonds in kimberlite.
-
Motswakae Sebele
(Botswana International University of Science and Technology)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Connecting multi-lepton anomalies at the LHC and Astrophysical observations
-
Elias Malwa
(Wits HEP Group)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
The anatomy of the multi-lepton anomalies at the LHC and the potential connection with other anomalies
-
Bruce Mellado
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Photonics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Physics for Development, Education and Outreach
-
Jonathan Keartland
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
10 years of Astronomy for Development
-
Kevindran Govender
(South African Astronomical Observatory)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Music, Context-Based Inquiry and Computer Simulation as Engagement Strategy
- Mrs
Grace Djan
(SAIP, North West University, SAASTE, STERS)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Science teachers’ beliefs about the impact of 4IR on their classroom practices
-
Lydia Mavuru
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
First year physics students perception of online learning
- Dr
Mark Herbert
(University of the Western Cape)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Modular logic gate emulator for online laboratory
- Dr
Marco Mariola
(University Of Kwazulu Natal)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
The SAIP Benchmark Statement and Physics Graduate Preparedness: A Case Study of University of the Western Cape.
-
Bako Nyikun AUDU
(University of the Western Cape)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Investigating the effect of heat transfer on immersion behavior of plasma sprayed HAp coatings deposited on Ti-6Al-4V alloy substrates
-
Unaisa Dockrat
(University of Pretoria)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Synthesis and characterization of iron doped sodium and potassium titanates using the Pechini sol-gel method
- Mr
Aluwani Guga
(Nelson Mandela University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Analysis of varying Tb3+ concentrations on the structural and optical properties of mixed phases of CaAl2O4/Ca1.02Sr1.98Al2O4/SrAl2O4/SrO/Al2O3:x%Tb3+ (0 ≤ x ≤ 2) prepared by sol-gel method.
- Mr
Tshepo Mabelane
(Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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12:15
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Effect of annealing time on the structure, morphology and optical properties of mixed phases of barium and strontium aluminates doped with 0.1% Tb3+ prepared by citrate sol-gel method
- Mr
Mpho Maluleka
(Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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11:30
|
Space Science
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Theoretical and Computational Physics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
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09:30
|
Special Meeting / Townhall Placeholder
(until 10:15)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
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10:30
|
Plenary 7: Applied Physics
(until 11:15)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
10:30
|
Layered Inorganic Nanostructures – Electronic and Structural Properties
- Prof.
Gotthard Seifert
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Applied Physics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Characterising laser beams through tubulence using vector beams and a simple quantum trick
-
Isaac Nape
(Structured Light Lab, School of Physics, University of Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
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Glancing Incidence X-ray Diffraction (GIXRD) analysis of induced nanocrystalline boron nitride (BN) on ion-implanted poly-crystalline hexagonal BN.
- Mr
Lehlohonolo Lisema
(School of Physics, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa, DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials (DSI-NRF CoE-SM) and) iThemba LABS (Gauteng), Private Bag 11, P.O. Wits, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa.)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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12:00
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Structural and optical properties of shape-dependent gold nanoparticles
- Ms
Tlangelani Ngunyulu
(Department of Physics, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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12:15
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Density modified tracer particles for Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT)
-
Michael Mike
(UCT)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Development of 18F Radiochemistry for Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT)
- Ms
Ameerah Camroodien
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
Development of a digital data acquisition system for neutron metrology
-
Chloé Sole
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Astrophysics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
-
XIFENG RUAN
(University of the witwatersrand)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Statistical correlations impacting a top quark mass measurement in 13 TeV proton-proton collision data from the ATLAS detector
-
Kevin Nicholas Barends
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Quark versus Gluon Jet Tagging
-
Tasnuva CHOWDHURY
(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Anomaly detection with Data Quality Early Warning Systems in ATLAS using machine learning
-
Senzo Msutwana
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
The use of Semi-Supervision in the search for heavy resonances with the Zγ final state
- Mr
Nalamotse Joshua Choma
(Wits University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Machine learning approach for the search of resonances with topological features at the Large Hadron Collider
-
Salah-eddine Dahbi
(University of Wits)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
An Investigation of overtraining within Semi-Supervised Machine Learning Models in the search for heavy resonances at the LHC
-
Benjamin Lieberman
(University of Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Photonics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Physics for Development, Education and Outreach
-
Sam Ramaila
(University of Johannesburg)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
GA2024: an opportunity for physics in Africa
-
Vanessa McBride
(University of Cape Town & SAAO)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
The global Gender Gap project: fair treatment, and some recommendations for South Africa
-
Irvy (Igle) Gledhill
(U. Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Determining the water isotope compositions in the North West Province, South Africa
- Mrs
Naomi, Dikheledi Mokhine
(North West University)
Mr
Joseph Mathuthu
(North West University)
Prof.
Manny Mathuthu
(North West University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Astronomy as a tool for human capacity development: the Namibian example
-
Hannah Dalgleish
(University of Namibia)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Effective remote learning
-
Eric Mazur
(Harvard University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Theoretical Modeling of High Entropy Alloys
- Dr
Volkmar Nolting
(Vaal University of Technology)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Charge transfer mechanism and recombination process of hybrid perovskite solar cell
- Dr
Akin Olaleru
(University of venda, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Elastic recoiled detection analysis (ERDA) and Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) investigation of hydrogenated Pd/Ti/Pd multilayer system
-
Christopher Mtshali
(iThemba LABS)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
The influence of thermal annealing on defects induced in Xe implanted n-type 4H-silicon carbide
- Dr
Ezekiel Omotoso
(Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Studying limestone pores using Small Angle Scattering techniques
-
Ntombizodwa Mosete
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Space Science
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Remote sensing of atmospheric Aerosol Optical Depth
- Mrs
Zimbini Faniso
(CSIR)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:45
|
Solar modulation of Helium isotopes from minimum to maximum activity
-
Donald Ngobeni
(1. Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa 2. School of Physical & Chemical Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:00
|
Aviation dosimetry science in South Africa
-
Godfrey Mosotho
(NORTH - WEST UNIVERSITY)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:15
|
Obliquely propagating solitons and supersolitons in magnetized three-component plasmas with adiabatic ions and two-temperature electrons
- Dr
Shivani Singh
(SANSA)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:30
|
Energy deposition through Landau damping
-
Gert Botha
(Northumbria University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
12:45
|
Simulations of coronal loops undergoing transverse decay-less oscillations
-
Konstantinos Karampelas
(Northumbria University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
11:30
|
Theoretical and Computational Physics
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
|
13:00
|
--- Lunch ---
|
|
14:00
|
SAIP Council Meeting
(until 17:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
14:00
|
Teacher's Workshop
(until 17:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
|
13:00
|
--- Lunch ---
|
|
14:00
|
Teacher's Workshop
(until 17:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
14:00
|
Winter School on "Astrophysics in the Multi-messenger Era"
(until 17:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
14:00
|
Winter School on "Big data, machine learning and physics applications"
(until 17:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
|
13:00
|
--- Lunch ---
|
|
14:00
|
Plenary 2: Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
(until 14:45)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
14:00
|
Vibrant Color Centers in Diamond Particles: Production and Perspective Applications
- Dr
Olga Shenderova
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Applied Physics
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Astrophysics
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
-
Sahal Yacoob
(University of Cape Town)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Electronics Research Laboratory at University of Zululand: Contributing towards the ATLAS Experiment at CERN
-
Betty Kibirige
(University of Zululand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
Reliability testing of the End-of-Substructure card for operation within the ATLAS Inner Tracker
- Mr
Max van der Merwe
(UCT)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
South African contribution towards the ATLAS Tile Calorimeter PreProcessor
-
Mpho Gift Doctor Gololo
(Witwatersrand University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
Simulation of the strip sub-detector system in the new Inner Tracker of the ATLAS detector
-
Ryan Atkin
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
Re-designing a radiation-tolerant low voltage power supply for the ATLAS Tile Calorimeter Phase-II Upgrade
-
Edward Nkadimeng
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
Quality assurance testing of the ATLAS Tile-Calorimeter Phase-II upgrade low-voltage power supplies
-
Ryan Mckenzie
(University Of the Witwatersrand)
Edward Nkadimeng
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Photonics
-
Gurthwin Bosman
(Stellenbosch University)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Interaction between the photo-induced electric fields of the front and rear Si/SiO2 interfaces of thin silicon membranes probed by Electric Field Induced Second Harmonic (EFISH) generation
- Dr
Christine Steenkamp
(Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
Light Sheet Microscope Development
-
Imraan Badrodien
(Stellenbosch University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
Fluorescence spectroscopy of quantum dots in an optical tweezer
- Ms
Ané Kritzinger
(Chemistry Department, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
Investigating optically trapped spherical particles by Mie scattering.
-
Anneke Erasmus
(Stellenbosch University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
Experimental Validation of Novel Point Spread Function Models
- Ms
Ratsimandresy Holinirina Dina Miora
(Stellenbosch University and Friedrich Schiller University Jena)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
Comparison of different techniques for resonance ionization spectroscopy and report on progress towards its application on tin isotopes
- Mr
Frederick Waso
(Stellenbosch University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Physics for Development, Education and Outreach
-
Paul Molefe
(University of Johannesburg)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
The impact of the field model on pre-service students’ qualitative understanding of basic DC circuits.
-
Mphiriseni Khwanda
(UJ)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
Online classes and the effects on conceptual understanding
- Prof.
Alan Cornell
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
Unlocking Education lockdown with the iNethi platform
-
David Johnson
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
Grey Rationale Analysis for the sustainable rural community project success in Manghweni community , Limpopo: A physics approach
- Mr
Ndzalama Heighten Maluleke
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
Cascade Outreach model
-
Carolina Odman
(Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy, University of the Western Cape)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
Science for Development at Honours level
-
Carolina Odman
(Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy, University of the Western Cape)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Spin-imbalances in atomistic systems: Using non-equilibrium Green’s function density functional theory to model spin-selective phenomena mediated by spin-orbit coupling in non-magnetic materials.
-
Wynand Dednam
(University of South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
Effect of 6.25 at.% Ta on TiPtCo Shape Memory Alloy
- Mr
Mphamela Enos Baloyi
(University of Limpopo)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
EXPERIMETAL AND DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY COMPARISON STUDY OF XANTHATE, DITHIOCARBAMATE AND DITHIOPHOSPHATE ADSORPTION ON SPERRYLITE SURFACE
-
Bradley Nemutudi
(University of Limpopo)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
Ab-initio study of ethylene carbonate adsorption on the major α-Al2O3 (0001) surface
-
Brian Ramogayana
(UL)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
The Mechanical Properties Study of Li1+XMn2O4, 0 ≤ X ≤ 1 Cathode Materials
- Ms
Shibiri Beauty
(University of Limpopo)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
Evaluating the growth/evolution of Ti5 cluster in LiCl medium
- Ms
Andile Mazibuko
(University of Limpopo)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Space Science
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Theoretical and Computational Physics
-
Alan Cornell
(University of Johannesburg)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Factorization in Heavy Ion Collisions
-
William Horowitz
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
B and D meson Suppression and Azimuthal Anisotropy in a Strongly Coupled Plasma at $\sqrt{s_{NN}}=5.5$ TeV
-
Blessed Ngwenya
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
Fitting the relic density with contributions from dimension-five operators
-
Lara Mason
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
Towards discrimination and improved modelling of dark-sector showers
-
Sukanya Sinha
(The University of Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
Constraints on Dark Matter Models using current LHC Measurements
-
Danielle Wilson
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
Random Number Generation using IBM Quantum Processors
-
Conrad Strydom
(Stellenbosch University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:45
|
Harm Moraal Special Session
(until 17:45)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
|
13:00
|
--- Lunch ---
|
|
14:00
|
Plenary 4: Photonics
(until 14:45)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
14:00
|
TBC
- Prof.
Eric Mazur
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Applied Physics
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Non Specialist Presentation: Bridging scales in materials simulations - Quantum versus classical simulations
- Prof.
Gotthard Seifert
(TU Dresden)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
Solar irradiance in Gauteng during the 2020 COVID-19 lock-down – can we detect decreased aerosol loading?
- Mr
Charles H. Fourie
(Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
A REVIEW ON MODELLING OF SOLAR FOOD DRYERS WITH THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE
- Ms
Masodi Ramokali
(Student )
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
Optimization of processing parameters of dip coated CuO films for photoelectrochemical water-splitting
-
Mano Mosalakgotla
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
An experimental study of a combined solar cooking and thermal energy storage system for domestic applications
- Mr
Katlego Lentswe
(NWU)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Astrophysics
-
Markus Bottcher
(University of North West)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
A Study of The Lobes of Radio Galaxy Hydra A using MeerKAT Observations
-
Mika Naidoo
(The University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
Probing Dark Matter in the Madala Model using MeerKAT
-
Ralekete Temo
(School of Physics and Centre for Astrophysics, University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
Potential of the MeerKAT telescope to detect the stimulated decay of axion-like particles
-
Ahmed Ayad
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
Using Asymptotic Matching to Study Accretion Disks
- Dr
Justine Tarrant
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
Dark-fluid constraints of shear-free universes
- Dr
Maye Elmardi
(Center for Space Research, NWU)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
Diffusing assumptions in astroparticle physics
-
Michael Sarkis
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Measurement of the photoabsorption cross section of 24Mg.
-
Jacob Bekker
(Student)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
Study of the 44Ti(alpha,p)47V reaction rate using high-precision 50Cr(p,t)48Cr measurements
-
Sifundo Binda
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
Optic Fibre Sensors for Temperature Sensing in Pressurized Water Reactors
-
Bongani Maqabuka
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
The scissors resonance in 151Sm
-
SEBENZILE PRETTY ENGELINAH MAGAGULA
(IThemba Labs and University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
Impact of Experimentally Constrained Nuclear Level Density and Photon Strength Function of 182Hf on the Nucleosynthesis Puzzle of 182Hf
-
Nomcebo Yende
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
Search for a heavy pseudo-scalar decaying into a $Z$ boson and another heavy scalar boson leading to four lepton final states in $pp$ collisions at $\sqrt{s}$ = 13~TeV with the ATLAS detector
- Ms
Onesimo Mtintsilana
(University of Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Photonics
-
Andrew Forbes
(U. Witwatersrand)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Stokes polarimetry performed with a digital micromirror device
-
Angela Dudley
(CSIR National Laser Centre)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
ACCELERATING POLARIZATION STATES AND STRUCTURES
-
Wagner Tavares Buono
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
Generation of a Hybrid Mode Vector Beam
- Ms
Alice Vadimovna Drozdov
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
Beam shaping applied to Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion (SPDC)
-
Michael Lovemore
(Univeristy of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
Changing colour for detecting spatial structures of light
-
Bereneice Sephton
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
Quantitative measurements of the purity and dimensionality of high dimensional entagled states
- Mr
Isaac Nape
(Structured Light Lab, School of Physics, University of Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Physics for Development, Education and Outreach
-
Mark Herbert
(University of the Western Cape)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Using the Arduino in the laboratory
-
Miriam Lemmer
(North-West University (Potchefstroom))
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
GRADE 11 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LEARNERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
- Mrs
Rosemary Zunga
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
South Africa and the Joint Data-backed Study of Publication Patterns of the Global Gender Gap project
-
Irvy (Igle) Gledhill
(U. Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Machine Learning for economic growth in Africa
- Mr
Keaotshepha Karabo
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
DOING DIGITAL OFFLINE – THE COVIDEO PROJECT
-
Derek Fish
(University of Zululand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:15
|
Quantum technology: A potential tool for development in Africa
- Dr
Makhamisa Senekane
(Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Atomistic Simulation Study of Li-rich Li1.2Mn0.8O2 Cathode Materials
- Mr
Nkgaphe Tsebesebe
(University of Limpopo)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:15
|
Computational Modelling Study of Structure and Stoichiometry of Ta Doped Tetragonal Li7La3Zr2O12 Oxide Garnet for Solid State Batteries.
- Ms
Refiloe Maphoto
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:30
|
Computational Modelling Study on Stability of Li<sub>2</sub>MnO<sub>3</sub> Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries.
-
Mamonamane Mphahlele
(university of Limpopo)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:45
|
The simulated synthesis of nanostructured Li2MnO3 cathode materials
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:00
|
First-Principles DFT Study on the Effect of Lithiation on the Spinel LixMn2O4 Structure: Calibration of CASTEP and ONETEP Simulation Codes.
-
DONALD HLUNGWANI
(university of limpopo physics department)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Space Science
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
15:00
|
Theoretical and Computational Physics
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
16:45
|
Council Meeting With HOD
(until 17:45)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
|
12:15
|
Plenary (WiPiSA)
(until 13:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
|
|
13:00
|
--- WiPiSA Lunch ---
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14:00
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Poster Session (Judging)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:45
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Division meetings
(until 17:45)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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13:00
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--- Lunch ---
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14:00
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Plenary 6: Nuclear and Particle Physics
(until 14:45)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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14:00
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Quick and Quirk with Quarks: Using new ideas in AI to search for Dark Matter
- Prof.
Philip Harris
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Applied Physics
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Density functional theory study of Ni doped NaMnO2 cathode material
-
Tshifhiwa Steven Ranwaha
(University of Venda)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:15
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Programming the load readout board micro-controllers used in the development of a Burn-In test bench for the ATLAS TileCal Phase-II Upgrade
-
Nkosiphendule Njara
(School of Physics University of the Witswatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:30
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The characterization and functionality of the interface boards used on the burn-in test station for the ATLAS Tile Calorimeter Low Voltage Power Supplies phase II upgrade
-
Thabo Lepota
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:45
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Spatial resolution in positron emission particle tracking (PEPT)
-
Thomas Leadbeater
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:00
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A new instrumental activation analysis facility at UCT
-
Sizwe Mhlongo
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:15
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Enhancing PEPT: high fidelity analysis with augmented detection
- Mr
Robert van der Merwe
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Astrophysics
-
Brian van Soelen
(University of the Free State)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Shaken, not stirred: test particles in binary black hole mergers.
-
Pieter Van der Merwe
(North-west University, Center for Space Research)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:15
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Satellite contamination on Single Dish HI Intensity Mapping with MeerKAT
-
Brandon Engelbrecht
(University of the Western Cape)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:30
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Assessing TeV Visibility of Pulsars
-
Christo Venter
(North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:45
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Eliminating single-band dominance in dual-band pulsar light curve fitting
-
Albertus Seyffert
(Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2520 Potchefstroom, South Africa)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:00
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Constraining the magnetic field geometry of millisecond pulsar PSR J0030+0451 using NICER and Fermi data
-
Anu Kundu
(Centre for Space Research, North-West University)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:15
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Phase-resolved polarimetric constraints on the white dwarf pulsar in AR Sco
-
Louis Du Plessis
(NWU, Potchefstroom, Department of Physics)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics
-Dr
James Keaveney
(UCT)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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A search for tWZ production in the trilepton channel using Run 2 data from the ATLAS experiment
-
Benjamin Warren
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:15
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Search for a heavier Higgs like boson and a dark force boson using ATLAS experiment results
- Mr
Xola Mapekula
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:30
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Search for the non-resonant Higgs-pair production in $\ell^+\ell^-\ell^+\ell^-$ final state at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV in the ATLAS detector
-
Abdualazem Fadol
(University of Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:45
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Measurement of the leptonic charge asymmetry in the tri-lepton final state of ttW in proton-proton collisions at a centre-of-mass energy of 13 TeV using the ATLAS detector
-
Cameron Garvey
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:00
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Search for a heavy di-photon resonance in association with b-jets with the ATLAS detector at the LHC
-
Esra Shrif
(University of the Witwatersrand)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:15
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Simplified Template Cross Section measurements of the V(H->bb) process with the ATLAS detector at sqrt(s)=13 TeV
-
Ryan Atkin
(University of Cape Town)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Photonics
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Physics for Development, Education and Outreach
-
Kevindran Govender
(South African Astronomical Observatory)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Creating the Support for High School After-Hour-Tutorial Programme: A Pilot Study
-
Bako Nyikun AUDU
(University of the Western Cape)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:15
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Quantum Computing in the Industry 4.0: A Review and Applications
- Ms
Tshepiso Amber Gosenyang
(Botswana International University of Science and Technology)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:30
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Inaugural Quantum Computing School in Lesotho: Its impact and the Lessons Learnt
- Dr
Makhamisa Senekane
(Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:45
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Energy assessment in tertiary institution laboratory for a sustained learning and teaching experience during COVID-19 restrictions
- Mr
Pitsi Regan Selelo
(University of Johannesburg)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:00
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Data Science Skills Development with Big Data Hackathons
-
Nikhita Madhanpall
(Office of Astronomy for Development)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Space Science
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Theoretical and Computational Physics
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:45
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Council Meeting With Divisions
(until 17:45)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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13:00
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--- Lunch ---
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14:00
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Plenary 8: SAIP 2020 Gold medal winner
(until 14:45)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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14:00
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Structured light: from fundamentals to applications
- Prof.
Andrew Forbes
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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15:00
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Annual General Meeting (AGM)
(until 16:30)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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16:30
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Closing and prize giving
(until 18:00)
(Potchefstroom Campus)
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