SAIP2013

Session

Poster1

9 Jul 2013, 17:40

Contribution list

538. A circular current's duo Cartesian magnetic dipolar model and limitations on fields as spatial derivatives of potentials

Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

450. A reflection setup for Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy

Mr Shane Smith (Physics Post Graduate Student)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

241. A Theoretical Investigation of the Structural, Electronic and Phase transition of Molybdenum Selenide compounds

Mr Mahmud Abdulsalam (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

132. Analysis of electron diffraction patterns in DCNQI salts

Mr Olufemi Opeyemi Olaoye (SU)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

556. Annihilation of Positrons with High Momentum states in Lithium Flouride using Local Density Approximation and Generalized Gradient Approximation

Mr Thulani Jili (University of Zululand)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

42. Assessment of Neutron-Irradiated 3C-SiC

Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

81. Azimuthal beam superpositions with intra-cavity rings

Mr Darryl Naidoo (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

211. Blue luminescence from Bi doped MgAl₂O₄ prepared by the combustion method

Mr Wael Tabaza (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

182. Characterization of epitaxial Cr thin films

Mr P R Fernando (University of Johannesbug)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

439. Comparative analysis of fabricated Titanium Schottky doides on silicon and gold doped silicon

Mr Fred Joe Nambala (University of Pretoria)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

56. Competitive Growth Texture of Pulse Laser Deposited VO2 Nanostructures on Glass Substrate

Mr itani given madiba (iThemba labs)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

506. Computational studies of the bulk cobalt pentlandite (Co₉S₈): Validation of the potential model.

Dr Mofuti Mehlape (University Of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus))

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

482. computer modelling studies of pressure dependance on cobalt pentlandite mineral

Ms Mallasaitiwa Mphahlele (University of Limpopo)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

180. Control of Magnetism near Metal to Insulator Transitions of VO2

Mr Steven Nkosi (CSIR)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

221. Dependance of central spot sixe, propagation distance, and number of rings of a Bessel beam on the axicon's apex angle.

Ms Edzani Ratsibi (Student)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

462. Design and evaluation of a low-cost photovoltaic system with semi-diffuse structured Aluminium reflectors

Mr Joseph Simfukwe (The Copperbelt University)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

189. Development of Durban LIDAR system for aerosol and temperature measurements in the neutral atmosphere

Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha (University of KwaZulu Natal and South African national Space Agency)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

212. Effect of Ag nanoparticles on the luminescence of Tb doped sol-gel silica

Mr Abd Ellateef Abbass (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

293. Effect of annealing on undoped and Ce, Dy, Eu, Ni-doped ZnO properties synthesized by sol-gel method using zinc acetate and sodium hydroxide in aqueous ethanol solution.

Mr Jatani Ungula (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

87. Effect of different annealing times on the structure of Y3(Al,Ga)5O12:Tb thin film grown by PLD

Mr A. Yousif (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

154. Effect of synthesis temperature on the structure, morphology and optical properties of PbS nanoparticles prepared by chemical bath deposition method

Mr Lehlohonolo Koao (UFS (Qwa Qwa Campus))

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

571. Effect of the alpha particle charge state and energy on irradiation induced deep level defects in ZnO

Dr Wilbert Mtangi (University of Pretoria)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

113. Effect of zinc acetateconcentrations on the structure, morphology and optical properties of ZnOnanoflakes synthesized by chemical bath deposition method

Dr JAPPIE DOLO (University of the free state)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

349. Effects of Combinational Doping on the Phase Transformation of Nano Titanium Dioxide

Mr Olatunbosun Nubi Nubi (University of Limpopo)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

44. Effects of Cr3+ ions concentration in Cr-doped ZnAl2O4 nanocrystals synthesized using sol-gel process

Mr Setumo Victor Motloung (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

54. Effects of different TiO₂ phases on the luminescence of CaTiO₃:Pr³⁺

Mr Luyanda Lunga Noto (University of Free State (Student))

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

250. Efficient Ho:YLF laser pumped by a Tm:fiber laser

Mr Wayne Koen (CSIR National Laser Centre)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

273. Electrical and magnetic properties of NdAuGe compound

Mr Aiman Bashir (University of Western Cape)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

570. Electrical characterization of 5.4 MeV alpha-particle irradiated 4H-SiC with low doping density

Mr Alexander Paradzah (University of Pretoria)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

187. Electrospun polyehylene oxide nanocomposite fibers reinforced withVO2 nanoparticles: Fabrication and optical analysis

Ms Aline SIMO (PHD Student)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

15. Encoding mutually unbiased bases in orbital angular momentum for quantum key distribution

Dr Angela Dudley (CSIR National Laser Centre)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

226. Energy transfer and photoluminescence properties of Ce3+ and/or Tb3+-doped PbS nanorods.

Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

175. Evaporation models for segregation

Mr Shaun Cronje (UFS)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

110. Experimental Setup in Cold Atom Experiment

Mr Sanele Dlamini (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

544. First-Principles Study of Thermodynamic and Dynamic Stability of Ru-Cr Alloys

Dr Malebo Tibane (University of South Africa)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

97. Growth and characterization of carbon nanotubes on ZrN thin film surfaces

Prof. Muzi Ndwandwe (University of Zululand) , Mr Thembinkosi Nyawo (University of Zululand)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

191. Influence of magnetic field on the transition temperature of the (Cr₈₄Re₁₆)_89.6V_10.4 alloy

Mrs Bincy Susan Jacobs (University Of Johannesburg)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

575. Luminescence properties of blue-red emitting SrAlxOy:1 percent Eu2+,x percent Cr3+ phosphors prepared using sol-gel method

Ms Angelina Seithati Tebele (Student)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

71. Luminescent properties of Y2O3:Bi3+

Mrs Rasha Mohmmed Jafer Bakeet (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

94. Luminescent properties of Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH:Gd³⁺, Pr³⁺ phosphor powder

Ms Puseletso MOKOENA (UFS)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

223. Luminescent properties of Dy3+, Eu3+, Tb3+ and Sm3+ doped barium borate phosphors synthesized by solution combustion process.

Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

57. Luminescent properties of Pr³⁺doped SrF₂ at different synthesis

Mr MYA Yagoub (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

100. Magnetic properties of Cr/Cr_99.65Ru_0.35 hetero-structures

Mrs Susan Jacobs (UJ)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

525. Magnetic properties of Sn0.2Cr1.8-xFexO4 nanooxides.

Mr Kalengay Mbela (UKZN)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

561. Magnetic Symmetry for Hexagonal Manganite RMO3

Dr Augusto Machatine (University of Pretoria) , Mr Prime Niyongabo (University of Pretoria)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

287. Mathematical model for interferometric noise in a Raman distributed fiber sensor

Ms Mulundumina Shimaponda (University of Johannesburg)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

357. Microstructural Characterization of Sub-micron Copper Powder Consolidated by Spark plasma sintering for Heat Sink.

Dr Joseph Asante (TUT)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

261. Modal decomposition of Bessel-Gaussian beams

Ms Thandeka Mhlanga (1.CSIR National Laser Centre, PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa 2 . College of Agriculture, Engineering & Science , University of Kwazulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban,4000, South Africa.)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

452. Modelling and simulation of a Distributed Feedback Erbium Ytterbium doped fiber laser

Mr Justice Sompo Mpoyo (university of johannesburg)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

290. Molecular dynamics simulations of Ti and Y impurities in tin-dioxide (SnO2)

Dr Thuto Mosuang (University of Limpopo)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

17. On the metastability of the C center in Silicon: An ab initio study

Mr Cecil Ouma (Student)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

552. One step synthesis and characterization of Indium Monoselenide nanoparticles for photovoltaic application

Ms Mildred Airo (MSc student, School of Chemistry, University of Witwatersrand)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

548. Optical delivery of anti-HIV-1 drugs into CD+ cells through a diffraction limited femtosecond laser beam spot

Ms Mokae Boitumelo (CSIR-NLC, University of Pretoria)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

475. Photoluminescence properties of rare-earths and manganese doped strontium aluminate phosphors prepared by combustion method.

Mr Manaka Mmakgabo (Student)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

303. Plasma dynamics and species emission study of vanadium (IV) oxide (VO2) in oxygen background

Ms Bathusile Masina (CSIR National Laser Centre)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

140. Production and characterisation of silicon nanoparticles for printed electronics

Mr David Unuigbe (University of Cape Town)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

144. Quantum entanglement with a Hermite-Gaussian pump

Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR National Laser Centre)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

89. Raman Spectral Analysis of Organometallic Composite Film Synthesized by Electrochemical Route

Dr Vijay Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, The Free State, South Africa)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

445. Raman spectroscopy of biological and chemical samples

Dr Pieter Neethling (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

5. Room Temperature and High Temperature Ion Implantation of Cadmium (Cd) in Glassy Carbon: Diffusion behaviour and Raman Analysis.

Mr LESOLLE SEBITLA (PhD student)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

298. Sn and Sb segregation in single and polycrystalline Cu

Dr Joseph Asante (Tshwane University of Technology)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

558. Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of terbium ion doped zinc oxide nanoparticles

Mr Guy Leba Kabongo (University of South Africa)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

246. Spin-dependent electronic properties of random layered semiconductor systems

Mr Kagiso Mpshe (unisa)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

484. SSC-DFTB parameterization of Pd and TiO₂ systems

Ms Moyahabo Hellen Chuma (University of Limpopo)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

233. Static electrical characteristics of silicon diodes at different temperatures: For radiation-hard detectors.

Dr Sabata Moloi (University of South Africa)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

108. Structural and electronic properties of chalcopyrite AlAgX2 and AlCuX2(X= S, Se, Te)

Mr Guy Moise Dongho Nguimdo (University of the Witwatersrand)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

105. Structural and electronic properties of transition metal chalcogenides (MoS2 , Mo2 S4 , and Mo6 S8 )

Mr Ninon Gildas Ondzibou (University of the Witwatersrand)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

545. Structural studies of Y and Zr doped nano-crystalline tin oxide using EXAFS and Raman Scattering techniques.

Prof. Erasmus Koena Rammutla (University of Limpopo)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

2. Study of Nanomaterials under High Pressure

Mr Kao Moruti (National University of Lesotho) , Mr Nkuebe Moleko (National University of Lesotho) , Dr Spirit Tlali (National University of Lesotho, Lesotho)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

464. Surface Brillouin scattering characterization of Diamond-like carbon thin films on silicon substrate

Mr Wilfred Mbiombi (University of wits)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

286. Synthesis and Characterization of CaBxOy:Eu3+ nano-phosphors prepared using Solution - Combustion Method

Mr THOKOZANE MOSES Sithole (University Of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

559. Synthesis and characterization of luminescence properties of CaAl2O4:Eu2+,Tm3+ phosphors powder

Prof. Mokhotjwa Simon Dhlamini (University of South Africa)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

95. Synthesis and characterization of magnetron sputter deposited Ge-nanowires.

Mr Charles Thulani Thethwayo (University of Zululand) , Mr Thembinkosi Nyawo (University of Zululand)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

528. Synthesis and characterization of tin oxide nanostructures for gas sensing applications

Mr Bongani Thabethe (Msm csir)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

88. Synthesis and Characterization of white light emitting Sr₂SiO₄:Tb³⁺,Eu³⁺ phosphor

Ms Modiehi Amelia Tshabalala (University of the Free State)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

174. Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles

Dr Girma Goro Gonfa (Haramaya University)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

326. Synthesis and magnetic characterizations of MnxFe3-xO4 nanoferrites

Dr Hafiz M I Abdallah (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

543. Synthesis and magnetic properties of Mg1-xZnxFe2O4 nanoferrites

Dr Thomas Moyo (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

322. Synthesis, structural and magnetic properties of MnxNi1-xFe2O4 nanoferrites

Dr Hafiz M I Abdallah (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

289. The determination of critical behavior of ferromagnetic CeCuGe using magnetocaloric effect

Ms Buyi Sondezi (University of Johannesburg)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

282. The elastic properties and the phonon dispersions of TiPtCo shape memory alloy using the supercell approach

Ms Rosinah Mahlangu (University of Limpopo)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

26. Theoretical Study of Positron States in Barium Flouride using Independent Particle Model and Generalized Gradient Approximation

Mr Thulani Jili (University of Zululand)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

346. Thermal stability studies on Palladium Schottky contacts on n- Si (111) and the defects introduced during fabrication and annealing processes.

Ms Helga Danga (University of Pretoria)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

64. Thermodynamic stability of VO2 in contact with thin metal films

Ms Nokwethemba Fortunate Thabezhe (University of Zululand)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

510. Thermodynamic, structural, electronic and mechanical stability study of olivine LiMPO₄ (M: Mn, Fe, Co)

Mr NDANDULENI LESLEY LETHOLE (SAIP)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

466. Thermoluminescence study of beta -irradiated SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ phosphors.

Mr ALI WAKO (UFS (Qwa Qwa Campus))

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation

272. Tuneable Gaussian to Flat-top resonator by amplitude beam shaping

Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track C - Photonics

Poster Presentation

112. YVO4:Eu3+ thin films prepared by PLD

Ms Kewele Emily Foka (University of the Fee Stae)

09/07/2013, 17:40

Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Poster Presentation