SAIP2013

8 Jul 2013, 07:30 → 12 Jul 2013, 23:00 Africa/Johannesburg

Muzi Ndwandwe (University of Zululand)

The 58^th Annual Conference of the SA Institute of Physics
hosted by the University of Zululand

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Monday, 8 July ¶

09:30 → 17:00 Meetings¶

Meetings

09:30 Council Meeting 1¶

Tuesday, 9 July ¶

07:30 → 08:45 Registration

08:45 → 09:00 Opening and Welcome¶

09:00 → 10:00 Plenary¶

09:00 PLENARY: Investigation of porphyrins on metal surfaces with synchrotron radiation: conformation, magnetic and electronic properties¶

Speaker: Dr Andrea Goldoni (Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste)

10:00 → 10:30 Tea

10:30 → 12:10 Applied: Biophysics¶

Applied Physics Forum

Convener: Dr Tjaart Krüger (University of Pretoria)

10:30 Quantum coherence and transport processes in photosynthesis¶

Speaker: Ms Adriana Marais (UKZN)

11:10 Femtosecond spectroscopy of the carotenoids in the main light-harvesting complex of plants¶

Speaker: Mr Joshua Botha (CSIR NLC)

Slides Studying_the_ultra_fast_processes_of_photosynthesis.pptx

11:30 The role of catalytic residues in amidases as revealed by mutagenesis and X-ray crystallography¶

Speaker: Prof. Trevor Sewell (University of Cape Town)

11:50 Laser Penetration through different skin phototypes¶

Speaker: Dr Aletta Karsten (CSIR, National Laser Centre)

10:30 → 12:10 Astro¶

Astrophysics

Convener: Prof. Derck Smits (University of SA)

10:30 SALT Observations of Herschel Discovered Gravitationally Lensed Galaxies¶

Speaker: Prof. Lerothodi Leeuw (University of South Africa)

10:50 Fuelling the star formation in brightest cluster galaxies¶

Speaker: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)

Paper SAIP2013_Loubser.pdf

11:10 Exploring Star Formation in Dwarf Galaxies at z~1 with the Hubble Space Telescope¶

Speaker: Ms Riona Ramraj (UCT, SAAO)

11:50 The Sutherland site seeing conditions and the prospect of an AO system for SALT¶

Speaker: Ms laure catala (SAAO-UCT)

10:30 → 12:10 DCMPM1: MSc for Award¶

Convener: Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)

10:30 Low-Energy Electronic Structure and Fermi Surface of the itinerant metamagnet Sr₃Ru₂O₇¶

Speaker: Ms Arlette Sohanfo Ngankeu (Department of Physics University of Johannesburg)

Paper ID50_SAIP_2013_Ngankeu.pdf

10:50 Investigation of Diffusion for the ion implanted Xenon in 6H-SiC¶

Speaker: Ms Thabsile Thabethe (University of pretoria (Tuks))

11:10 Modification of glassy Carbon under Strontium ion implantation¶

Speaker: Ms opeyemi odutemowo (university of pretoria)

11:30 Luminescent properties of pulse laser deposition (PLD) thin films of SrGa2S4:Ce3+ coated with metallic TaSi2¶

Speaker: Ms Pulane Moleme (200922)

11:50 Relative stability of graphene and carbon nanotube structures¶

Speaker: Ms MOSHIBUDI SHAI (university of limpopo)

10:30 → 12:10 DCMPM2: PhD for Award¶

Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Convener: Dr Ted Kroon (University of the Free State)

10:30 Magnetic Phase Diagram of Cr_{100-_<I>x</I>}Os_<I>x</I>alloys¶

Speaker: Mr Pius Rodney Fernando (PhD Student)

Paper Magnetic_Phase_Diagram_of_CrOs_alloys_full_paper_14-6-2013_revised_Final.pdf

10:50 Characterization of Transition metal nitrides thin films deposited using RF Magnetron Sputtering¶

Speaker: Mr Jonah Kuria (DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials, School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)

11:10 Electronic and mechanical properties of the actinide mononitride and dinitride¶

Speaker: Mr Kingsley Obodo (University of Pretoria, South Africa)

11:30 Synthesis and characterization metal chalcogenide nanocrystals used as active layers in solar cells¶

Speaker: Mr Pierre Mubiayi Kalenga (University of Witwatersrand)

11:50 The calculated vacancy formation energies of Al, Ni, Cu, Pd, Ag, and Pt.¶

Speaker: Ms Cornelia van der Walt (Physics Department, University of the Free State)

Paper C_vdWalt_short_paper.pdf

10:30 → 12:10 Education¶

Education

Convener: Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape)

10:50 The barometer of scientific endeavour: A comparative analysis¶

Speaker: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)

Paper Paper2_-_Saip_2013.pdf

11:10 The Virtual Observatory - A New Era for Astronomy Education¶

Speaker: Dr Sudhanshu Barway (South African Astronomical Observatory)

11:30 Postgraduate student driven outreach in physics at Stellenbosch University¶

Speaker: Mr Charles Rigby (Laser Research Institute, Stellenbosch University)

11:50 Is there a gap between the high school curriculum and first year university experience?¶

Speaker: Ms Buyi Sondezi (University of Johannesburg)

Paper SAIP2013-BUYI_Corrections-23_July_2014-Uploaded.pdf Vectors-B.pdf

10:30 → 12:10 NPRP: Bound to be Clustered in atomic nuclei¶

Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics

Convener: Dr LP Masiteng (UJ)

10:30 Characterization of the 2+ excitation of Hoyle state in 12C¶

Speaker: Mr fhumulani nemulodi (University of stellenbosch)

10:50 Aspects of the structure of heavy carbon isotopes¶

Speaker: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)

Paper SAIP_2013_carbon.pdf

11:10 Search for the 5 alpha cluster state in 20Ne¶

Speaker: Mr Jacobus Swartz (Stellenbosch University)

11:30 Cluster Model Analysis of Th isotopes¶

Speaker: Mr Erasmus du Toit (Stellenbosch University)

11:50 Status of the study of multi-body decays of heavy nuclei using the modified Light Ions Spectrometer.¶

Speaker: Mr Vusi Malaza (Military Academy, Stellenbosch University)

10:30 → 12:10 Photonics: Beam shaping¶

Photonics

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

10:30 Creating and decomposing vector Bessel beams¶

Speaker: Dr Angela Dudley (CSIR National Laser Centre)

10:50 A coaxial superposition of coherent Gaussian beams¶

Speaker: Mr Darryl Naidoo (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)

11:10 Bessel-Gaussian entanglement¶

Speaker: Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR National Laser Centre)

11:30 Efficient sorting of Bessel beams¶

Speaker: Ms Thandeka Mhlanga (CSIR National Laser Centre)

11:50 Beam shaping with a laser amplifier¶

Speaker: Dr Igor Litvin (CSIR NLC)

10:30 → 12:10 Space Science¶

Space Science

Convener: Mr Etienne Koen (SANSA Space Science)

10:50 Noise sensitivity of a VHF broadband interferometer¶

Speaker: Mr Chih-Fong Wen (University of Kwa-Zulu Natal)

11:10 Particle flux forecast using space wind parameters in a multivariate auto-regressive model with Kalman filtering¶

Speaker: Ms Charlotte Hillebrand (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

11:30 Detecting Lightning Distribution Changes using Satellite Imagery¶

Speaker: Ms Aimee Booysens (SANSA Space Science)

11:50 Monitoring land-cover changes using satellite imagery¶

Speaker: Mr Wayne Goosen (SANSA Space Science)

10:30 → 12:10 Theoretical¶

Theoretical and Computational Physics

Convener: Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch)

10:30 The March 2015 total solar eclipse and its potential for testing the General Theory of Relativity¶

Speaker: Prof. Ludwig Combrinck (HartRAO)

10:50 Preliminary site survey for a laser interferometer gravitational-wave observatory (LIGO) for South Africa¶

Speaker: Prof. Ludwig Combrinck (HartRAO)

11:10 Investigation of Phase Transitions in Tungsten Trioxide¶

Speaker: Mr Malcolm Govender (CSIR)

12:10 → 13:10 Plenary¶

12:10 PLENARY: Synchrotron radiation characterizations of carbon-based nanostructures¶

Speaker: Dr Cinzia Cepek (Istituto Officina dei Materiali - CNR)

13:10 → 14:10 Lunch

14:10 → 15:10 Applied: Biophysics¶

Applied Physics Forum

Convener: Dr RAYMOND WALTER SPARROW (CSIR - SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY ERA (BIOSCIENCES))

14:10 The mechanism of the amidases: Mutating the glutamate adjacent to the catalytic triad inactivates the enzyme¶

Speaker: Prof. Bryan Trevor Sewell (University of Cape Town)

14:30 Modelling interacting filaments in motility assays¶

Speaker: Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch)

14:50 A matched quadruplet of terbium radionuclides for nuclear imaging and radionuclide therapy¶

Speaker: Dr Deon Steyn (iThemba LABS)

14:10 → 15:10 Astro¶

Astrophysics

Convener: Dr Christo Venter (North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus)

14:10 Galaxy peculiar velocities in the Zone of Avoidance¶

Speaker: Mr Khaled Said (Msc. student university of Cape town)

Paper Galaxy_peculair_velocitites_in_the_Zone_of_Avoidance.pdf

14:30 Development of an Improved Mode Identification Formula For Pulsating Stars¶

Speaker: Mr Getachew Mekonnen Mengistie (North West University, Mafikeng Campus)

14:10 → 15:10 DCMPM1: MSc for Award¶

Convener: Dr Cinzia Cepek (Istituto Officina dei Materiali - CNR)

14:30 Synthesis of NIS nanostructures by microwave-assisted hydrothermal technique¶

Speaker: Ms Ella Linganiso (National Centre for Nano-structured Materials, CSIR)

14:50 The effects of substrate temperature on the structure, morphology and photoluminescence properties of pulsed laser deposited Y3 (Al, Ga)5O12:Ce3+ nano thin films.¶

Speaker: Mr Sipho Dlamini (University of the Free State: Physics Department)

Paper STS_Dlamini.pdf

14:10 → 15:10 DCMPM2: PhD for Award¶

Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Convener: Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)

14:10 Magnetic properties of the (Cr_100-<i>x</i>Al_<i>x</i>)₉₉V₁ alloy system¶

Speaker: Mr Blessed Muchono (University of Johannesburg)

Paper SAIP2013_Paper_Muchono.pdf

14:30 AES and TOF-SIMS measurements of In segregation in a polycrystalline Cu crystal¶

Speaker: Mr Moshawe Madito (University of the Free State)

14:10 → 15:10 Education¶

Education

Convener: Mr Mdumiseni Nxumalo (University of Zululand Science Centre)

14:30 Using Astronomy to enhance Physics teaching at undergraduate level¶

Speaker: Ms laure catala (SAAO-UCT)

14:50 Overview of the Extended Curriculum Programme Physics at the University of the Western Cape¶

Speaker: Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape)

14:10 → 15:10 NPRP: Insights into Nuclear Structure & Reactions from AFRODITE¶

Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics

Convener: Dr Elizabeth Castaneda (UJ)

14:10 Investigation of the radiative strength function in ⁷⁴Ge¶

Speaker: Dr DINESH NEGI (iThemba LABS)

14:30 Reaction mechanisms studied using the iThemba LABS recoil detector¶

Speaker: Dr Sifiso Ntshangase (University of Zululand)

14:50 Search for chirality in 193Tl¶

Speaker: Mr Joram Ndayishimye (Stellenbosch University)

Slides J_Ndayishimye_SAIP2013_Preceeding.pdf

14:10 → 15:10 Photonics: Cold atoms¶

Photonics

Convener: Erich Rohwer

14:10 Cold Atoms at UKZN¶

Speaker: Dr Michael Morrissey (University of KwaZulu NAtal)

Paper SAIP2013_Cold_Atoms_at_UKZN.pdf

14:30 DIVISION MEETING¶

14:10 → 15:10 Space Science¶

Space Science

Convener: Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha

14:10 Prediction of foF2 from GPS TEC over AFRICA¶

Speaker: Mr Nicholas Ssessanga (South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space Sceince ))

14:50 Tomographic imaging of the ionospheric structure and disturbances in the region of the East-Central Africa region¶

Speaker: Mubela Mutale (University Of Zambia)

Paper MUTALE_Mubela__#434.pdf

14:10 → 15:10 Theoretical¶

Theoretical and Computational Physics

15:10 → 15:40 Tea

15:40 → 16:40 Applied: Materials¶

Applied Physics Forum

Convener: Dr Mmantsae Diale (University of Pretoria)

15:40 Solid state reaction of ruthenium with silicon carbide, and the implications for its use as a schottky contact for high temperature operating schottky diodes.¶

Speaker: Mr Kinnock Vundawaka Munthali (University of Pretoria and Polytechnic of Namibia)

16:00 The variation of dose rate dependence parameters of synthetic diamond detectors with electron energy¶

Speaker: Mr Nicholas Ade (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg)

16:20 A Novel Mode of Current Switching Dependent on Activated Charge Transport¶

Speaker: Mr Stanley Walton (University of Cape Town)

Paper SAIP_2013_-_A_Novel_Mode_of_Current_Switching_Dependent_on_Activated_Charge_Transport.pdf

15:40 → 16:40 Astro¶

Astrophysics

Convener: Dr Lerothodi Leeuw (University of Johannesburg)

15:40 The Virtual Atomic and Molecular Data Centre (VAMDC)¶

Speaker: Prof. Derck Smits (University of SA)

16:00 Elemental abundance determinations in photoionized nebulae¶

Speaker: Ms Andri Prozesky (Unisa)

16:20 Spectroscopic Observations of Eclipsing Contact Binary Stars¶

Speaker: Ms Patricia Skelton (UNISA)

Slides SAIP_2013_Skelton.pdf

15:40 → 16:40 DCMPM1¶

Convener: Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)

15:40 Computational modelling studies of structural, electronic and mechanical properties of palladium sulphide¶

Speaker: Ms Mamogo Masenya (University of Limpopo)

16:00 Computer Simulation Study Of Manganese Dioxide Nanotubes¶

Speaker: Mr DAVID TSHWANE (UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO)

16:20 Spectral selectivity of doped Zinc and Aluminium oxide thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis for Solar Energy applications¶

Speaker: Mr Prospery C. SIMPEMBA (Copperbelt University)

Slides SAIP_2013_PAPER_SIMPEMBA_v10_07_2013.pdf Simpemba's_SAIP2_2013_presentation.pdf

15:40 → 16:40 DCMPM2¶

Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Convener: Dr Mokhotjwa Simon Dhlamini (University of South Africa)

15:40 Hydrogen Functionalized Graphene for possible Spintronics Applications¶

Speaker: Prof. Sekhar Chandra Ray (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)

16:20 Synthesis of zinc oxide based nanophosphors by solution-combustion method¶

Speaker: Dr Vinod Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, ZA-9300)

Paper Vinod-_SAIP2013_-_final.pdf

15:40 → 16:40 Education¶

Education

Convener: Mr Douglas Clerk (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)

15:40 If 1+1=3, then E=1/2mc!¶

Speaker: Dr Emanuela Carleschi (Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg)

Paper ID214_SAIP_2013_Carleschi.pdf

16:00 University students’ performance in different types of exam questions informs on their problem solving skills as well as studying ability¶

Speaker: Dr Claudia Albers (WITS university)

Paper Claudia_Albers_SAIP_2013_corrected_formatting_28_January_2014.pdf Claudia_Albers_SAIP_2013.pdf

16:20 The IAU Office of Astronomy Development¶

Speaker: Dr Jean-Christophe Mauduit (International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development)

15:40 → 16:40 NPRP: Tracking progress with a TIGRESS detector¶

Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics

Convener: Mr Zipho Ngcobo (iThemba LABS)

15:40 Developing gamma-ray tracking with a segmented Ge detector¶

Speaker: Dr Elena Lawrie (iThemba LABS)

Paper SAIP_proceedings_-_Elena.pdf

16:00 Simulating the position sensitivity of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector¶

Speaker: Mr Sive Noncolela (UWC)

Slides SAIP_proceedings-Sive.pdf

16:20 Depletion voltage measurements of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector.¶

Speaker: Mr Jayson Easton (iThemba LABS and University of the Western Cape)

15:40 → 16:40 Photonics: Ultra fast spectroscopy¶

Photonics

Convener: Christine Steenkamp

15:40 Ultrafast photodynamics of charge transfer reactions in Indoline-sensitized ZnO solar cells¶

Speaker: Mr Egmont Rohwer (Stellenbosch University)

16:00 Observation of structural dynamics of 1T-TiSe₂ using femtosecond electron diffraction¶

Speaker: Ms Aminat Oyiza Suleiman (Laser Research Institute)

16:20 Adaptive quantum coherent control of a multilevel molecular system in the time-frequency domain¶

Speaker: Dr Lourens Botha (CSIR:NLC)

15:40 → 16:40 Space Science¶

Space Science

Convener: Mr Brady Wen

15:40 Progress towards a GIC prediction framework¶

Speaker: Dr Stefan Lotz (SANSA)

16:00 Extraction of surface impedance from magnetotelluric data¶

Speaker: Mr Sfundo Khanyile (SANSA Space Science)

Paper SAIP_2013_PAPER.pdf

Slides SAIP_PRESENTATION_JULY_2013.ppt

16:20 Estimation of Arrival Time, Duration, and Intensity of Major Storms Caused by Earth Directed Halo Coronal Mass Ejections Using the WSA-Enlil Cone Model¶

Speaker: Mr NETSANET ALAMIREW (UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA SPACE AGENCY)

15:40 → 16:40 Theoretical¶

Theoretical and Computational Physics

16:40 → 17:40 Plenary¶

16:40 PLENARY: Magnetic and electronic properties of surfaces by advanced soft x-ray synchrotron radiation techniques¶

Speaker: Dr Elena Magnano (IOM-CNR, Laboratorio tasc, Trieste, Italy)

17:40 → 18:40 Poster1¶

17:40 A circular current's duo Cartesian magnetic dipolar model and limitations on fields as spatial derivatives of potentials¶

Speaker: Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)

17:40 A reflection setup for Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy¶

Speaker: Mr Shane Smith (Physics Post Graduate Student)

17:40 A Theoretical Investigation of the Structural, Electronic and Phase transition of Molybdenum Selenide compounds¶

Speaker: Mr Mahmud Abdulsalam (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg)

17:40 Analysis of electron diffraction patterns in DCNQI salts¶

Speaker: Mr Olufemi Opeyemi Olaoye (SU)

17:40 Annihilation of Positrons with High Momentum states in Lithium Flouride using Local Density Approximation and Generalized Gradient Approximation¶

Speaker: Mr Thulani Jili (University of Zululand)

17:40 Assessment of Neutron-Irradiated 3C-SiC¶

Speaker: Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)

17:40 Azimuthal beam superpositions with intra-cavity rings¶

Speaker: Mr Darryl Naidoo (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)

17:40 Blue luminescence from Bi doped MgAl₂O₄ prepared by the combustion method¶

Speaker: Mr Wael Tabaza (University of the Free State)

Paper SAIP_paper_Wael_-_Bi_doped_MgAl2O4_-_FINAL.pdf

17:40 Characterization of epitaxial Cr thin films¶

Speaker: Mr P R Fernando (University of Johannesbug)

Paper SAIP2013_Cr_thin_films_Paper_ver_17_6_13.pdf

17:40 Comparative analysis of fabricated Titanium Schottky doides on silicon and gold doped silicon¶

Speaker: Mr Fred Joe Nambala (University of Pretoria)

17:40 Competitive Growth Texture of Pulse Laser Deposited VO2 Nanostructures on Glass Substrate¶

Speaker: Mr itani given madiba (iThemba labs)

17:40 Computational studies of the bulk cobalt pentlandite (Co₉S₈): Validation of the potential model.¶

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

Paper Mehlape_MA_2013.pdf

17:40 computer modelling studies of pressure dependance on cobalt pentlandite mineral¶

Speaker: Ms Mallasaitiwa Mphahlele (University of Limpopo)

17:40 Control of Magnetism near Metal to Insulator Transitions of VO2¶

Speaker: Mr Steven Nkosi (CSIR)

17:40 Dependance of central spot sixe, propagation distance, and number of rings of a Bessel beam on the axicon's apex angle.¶

Speaker: Ms Edzani Ratsibi (Student)

17:40 Design and evaluation of a low-cost photovoltaic system with semi-diffuse structured Aluminium reflectors¶

Speaker: Mr Joseph Simfukwe (The Copperbelt University)

Slides SAIP_PAPER.pdf

17:40 Development of Durban LIDAR system for aerosol and temperature measurements in the neutral atmosphere¶

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

17:40 Effect of Ag nanoparticles on the luminescence of Tb doped sol-gel silica¶

Speaker: Mr Abd Ellateef Abbass (University of the Free State)

Paper SAIP_2013_Abbass9.pdf

17:40 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.¶

Speaker: Mr Jatani Ungula (University of the Free State)

17:40 Effect of different annealing times on the structure of Y3(Al,Ga)5O12:Tb thin film grown by PLD¶

Speaker: Mr A. Yousif (University of the Free State)

Paper Abdelrhman_Mohmmed_SAIP_2013.pdf

17:40 Effect of synthesis temperature on the structure, morphology and optical properties of PbS nanoparticles prepared by chemical bath deposition method¶

Speaker: Mr Lehlohonolo Koao (UFS (Qwa Qwa Campus))

Paper Koao_SAIP_2013_PbS_manuscriptreformat2.pdf

17:40 Effect of the alpha particle charge state and energy on irradiation induced deep level defects in ZnO¶

Speaker: Dr Wilbert Mtangi (University of Pretoria)

17:40 Effect of zinc acetateconcentrations on the structure, morphology and optical properties of ZnOnanoflakes synthesized by chemical bath deposition method¶

Speaker: Dr JAPPIE DOLO (University of the free state)

Paper Molefe_SAIP_2013_manuscrip.docx

17:40 Effects of Combinational Doping on the Phase Transformation of Nano Titanium Dioxide¶

Speaker: Mr Olatunbosun Nubi Nubi (University of Limpopo)

17:40 Effects of Cr3+ ions concentration in Cr-doped ZnAl2O4 nanocrystals synthesized using sol-gel process¶

Speaker: Mr Setumo Victor Motloung (University of the Free State)

17:40 Effects of different TiO₂ phases on the luminescence of CaTiO₃:Pr³⁺¶

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

Paper Effects_of_different_TiO2__phases___in_CaTiO3__SAIP_2013__-_HCS-OMN.pdf

17:40 Efficient Ho:YLF laser pumped by a Tm:fiber laser¶

Speaker: Mr Wayne Koen (CSIR National Laser Centre)

17:40 Electrical and magnetic properties of NdAuGe compound¶

Speaker: Mr Aiman Bashir (University of Western Cape)

17:40 Electrical characterization of 5.4 MeV alpha-particle irradiated 4H-SiC with low doping density¶

Speaker: Mr Alexander Paradzah (University of Pretoria)

17:40 Electrospun polyehylene oxide nanocomposite fibers reinforced withVO2 nanoparticles: Fabrication and optical analysis¶

Speaker: Ms Aline SIMO (PHD Student)

17:40 Encoding mutually unbiased bases in orbital angular momentum for quantum key distribution¶

Speaker: Dr Angela Dudley (CSIR National Laser Centre)

17:40 Energy transfer and photoluminescence properties of Ce3+ and/or Tb3+-doped PbS nanorods.¶

Speaker: Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)

17:40 Evaporation models for segregation¶

Speaker: Mr Shaun Cronje (UFS)

17:40 Experimental Setup in Cold Atom Experiment¶

Speaker: Mr Sanele Dlamini (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

17:40 First-Principles Study of Thermodynamic and Dynamic Stability of Ru-Cr Alloys¶

Speaker: Dr Malebo Tibane (University of South Africa)

17:40 Growth and characterization of carbon nanotubes on ZrN thin film surfaces¶

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

Paper SAIP_2013_Growth_and_characterization_of_carbon_nanotubes_on_ZrN_thin_film_surfaces.pdf

17:40 Influence of magnetic field on the transition temperature of the (Cr₈₄Re₁₆)_89.6V_10.4 alloy¶

Speaker: Mrs Bincy Susan Jacobs (University Of Johannesburg)

Paper Susan_SAIP_submitted_11_July_13.pdf

17:40 Luminescence properties of blue-red emitting SrAlxOy:1 percent Eu2+,x percent Cr3+ phosphors prepared using sol-gel method¶

Speaker: Ms Angelina Seithati Tebele (Student)

Paper TebeleAS.pdf

17:40 Luminescent properties of Y2O3:Bi3+¶

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

Paper R_M_Jafer_SAIP_2013.pdf

17:40 Luminescent properties of Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH:Gd³⁺, Pr³⁺ phosphor powder¶

Speaker: Ms Puseletso MOKOENA (UFS)

Paper PP_mokoena_et_al.SAIP_proceedings.pdf

17:40 Luminescent properties of Dy3+, Eu3+, Tb3+ and Sm3+ doped barium borate phosphors synthesized by solution combustion process.¶

Speaker: Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)

17:40 Luminescent properties of Pr³⁺doped SrF₂ at different synthesis¶

Speaker: Mr MYA Yagoub (University of the Free State)

Paper MYA-YAGOUB-2013.pdf

17:40 Magnetic properties of Cr/Cr_99.65Ru_0.35 hetero-structures¶

Speaker: Mrs Susan Jacobs (UJ)

Paper SAIP2013_Cr-Ru_Paper_ver17-6-2013.pdf

17:40 Magnetic properties of Sn0.2Cr1.8-xFexO4 nanooxides.¶

Speaker: Mr Kalengay Mbela (UKZN)

17:40 Magnetic Symmetry for Hexagonal Manganite RMO3¶

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

17:40 Mathematical model for interferometric noise in a Raman distributed fiber sensor¶

Speaker: Ms Mulundumina Shimaponda (University of Johannesburg)

17:40 Microstructural Characterization of Sub-micron Copper Powder Consolidated by Spark plasma sintering for Heat Sink.¶

Speaker: Dr Joseph Asante (TUT)

17:40 Modal decomposition of Bessel-Gaussian beams¶

Speaker: 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.)

17:40 Modelling and simulation of a Distributed Feedback Erbium Ytterbium doped fiber laser¶

Speaker: Mr Justice Sompo Mpoyo (university of johannesburg)

17:40 Molecular dynamics simulations of Ti and Y impurities in tin-dioxide (SnO2)¶

Speaker: Dr Thuto Mosuang (University of Limpopo)

17:40 On the metastability of the C center in Silicon: An ab initio study¶

Speaker: Mr Cecil Ouma (Student)

17:40 One step synthesis and characterization of Indium Monoselenide nanoparticles for photovoltaic application¶

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

17:40 Optical delivery of anti-HIV-1 drugs into CD+ cells through a diffraction limited femtosecond laser beam spot¶

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

17:40 Photoluminescence properties of rare-earths and manganese doped strontium aluminate phosphors prepared by combustion method.¶

Speaker: Mr Manaka Mmakgabo (Student)

17:40 Plasma dynamics and species emission study of vanadium (IV) oxide (VO2) in oxygen background¶

Speaker: Ms Bathusile Masina (CSIR National Laser Centre)

17:40 Production and characterisation of silicon nanoparticles for printed electronics¶

Speaker: Mr David Unuigbe (University of Cape Town)

17:40 Quantum entanglement with a Hermite-Gaussian pump¶

Speaker: Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR National Laser Centre)

17:40 Raman Spectral Analysis of Organometallic Composite Film Synthesized by Electrochemical Route¶

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

Paper SAIP_Final_Submitted_Revised.pdf SAIP_Proceeding_Paper.pdf

17:40 Raman spectroscopy of biological and chemical samples¶

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

17:40 Room Temperature and High Temperature Ion Implantation of Cadmium (Cd) in Glassy Carbon: Diffusion behaviour and Raman Analysis.¶

Speaker: Mr LESOLLE SEBITLA (PhD student)

17:40 Sn and Sb segregation in single and polycrystalline Cu¶

Speaker: Dr Joseph Asante (Tshwane University of Technology)

17:40 Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of terbium ion doped zinc oxide nanoparticles¶

Speaker: Mr Guy Leba Kabongo (University of South Africa)

17:40 Spin-dependent electronic properties of random layered semiconductor systems¶

Speaker: Mr Kagiso Mpshe (unisa)

17:40 SSC-DFTB parameterization of Pd and TiO₂ systems¶

Speaker: Ms Moyahabo Hellen Chuma (University of Limpopo)

Paper CHUMA_MH-Saip_2013_short_paper.pdf

17:40 Static electrical characteristics of silicon diodes at different temperatures: For radiation-hard detectors.¶

Speaker: Dr Sabata Moloi (University of South Africa)

17:40 Structural and electronic properties of chalcopyrite AlAgX2 and AlCuX2(X= S, Se, Te)¶

Speaker: Mr Guy Moise Dongho Nguimdo (University of the Witwatersrand)

17:40 Structural and electronic properties of transition metal chalcogenides (MoS2 , Mo2 S4 , and Mo6 S8 )¶

Speaker: Mr Ninon Gildas Ondzibou (University of the Witwatersrand)

17:40 Structural studies of Y and Zr doped nano-crystalline tin oxide using EXAFS and Raman Scattering techniques.¶

Speaker: Prof. Erasmus Koena Rammutla (University of Limpopo)

17:40 Study of Nanomaterials under High Pressure¶

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

17:40 Surface Brillouin scattering characterization of Diamond-like carbon thin films on silicon substrate¶

Speaker: Mr Wilfred Mbiombi (University of wits)

17:40 Synthesis and Characterization of CaBxOy:Eu3+ nano-phosphors prepared using Solution - Combustion Method¶

Speaker: Mr THOKOZANE MOSES Sithole (University Of the Free State)

Paper Sithole.pdf

17:40 Synthesis and characterization of luminescence properties of CaAl2O4:Eu2+,Tm3+ phosphors powder¶

Speaker: Prof. Mokhotjwa Simon Dhlamini (University of South Africa)

17:40 Synthesis and characterization of magnetron sputter deposited Ge-nanowires.¶

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

Paper 2013_SAIP__Ge_nanowires_proceeding.pdf 2013_SAIP__Ge_nanowires_proceeding.pdf

17:40 Synthesis and characterization of tin oxide nanostructures for gas sensing applications¶

Speaker: Mr Bongani Thabethe (Msm csir)

17:40 Synthesis and Characterization of white light emitting Sr₂SiO₄:Tb³⁺,Eu³⁺ phosphor¶

Speaker: Ms Modiehi Amelia Tshabalala (University of the Free State)

Poster TshabalalaMA_et._al..pdf

17:40 Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles¶

Speaker: Dr Girma Goro Gonfa (Haramaya University)

17:40 Synthesis and magnetic characterizations of MnxFe3-xO4 nanoferrites¶

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

17:40 Synthesis and magnetic properties of Mg1-xZnxFe2O4 nanoferrites¶

Speaker: Dr Thomas Moyo (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

17:40 Synthesis, structural and magnetic properties of MnxNi1-xFe2O4 nanoferrites¶

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

17:40 The determination of critical behavior of ferromagnetic CeCuGe using magnetocaloric effect¶

Speaker: Ms Buyi Sondezi (University of Johannesburg)

Paper CeCuGe-Paper.pdf SAIP2013_CeCuGe-23_July_2014-Uploaded.pdf

17:40 The elastic properties and the phonon dispersions of TiPtCo shape memory alloy using the supercell approach¶

Speaker: Ms Rosinah Mahlangu (University of Limpopo)

Paper RMahlanguSAIPPaper.pdf

17:40 Theoretical Study of Positron States in Barium Flouride using Independent Particle Model and Generalized Gradient Approximation¶

Speaker: Mr Thulani Jili (University of Zululand)

17:40 Thermal stability studies on Palladium Schottky contacts on n- Si (111) and the defects introduced during fabrication and annealing processes.¶

Speaker: Ms Helga Danga (University of Pretoria)

17:40 Thermodynamic stability of VO2 in contact with thin metal films¶

Speaker: Ms Nokwethemba Fortunate Thabezhe (University of Zululand)

17:40 Thermodynamic, structural, electronic and mechanical stability study of olivine LiMPO₄ (M: Mn, Fe, Co)¶

Speaker: Mr NDANDULENI LESLEY LETHOLE (SAIP)

Paper Lethole_(HR)-SAIP_2013_paper.pdf

17:40 Thermoluminescence study of beta -irradiated SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ phosphors.¶

Speaker: Mr ALI WAKO (UFS (Qwa Qwa Campus))

Paper TL_SAIP_2013fA_preliminary_study_of_Thermoluminescence_of_beta-irradiated_SrAl2O4Eu2+,_Dy3+_phosphors.doc

Slides TL_SAIP_2013fA_preliminary_study_of_Thermoluminescence_of_beta-irradiated_SrAl2O4Eu2+,_Dy3+_phosphors.doc

17:40 Tuneable Gaussian to Flat-top resonator by amplitude beam shaping¶

Speaker: Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)

17:40 YVO4:Eu3+ thin films prepared by PLD¶

Speaker: Ms Kewele Emily Foka (University of the Fee Stae)

Paper SAIP_Paper_2013[2].pdf

18:40 → 20:40 Meetings¶

Meetings

18:40 Council Meeting 2¶

Wednesday, 10 July ¶

07:30 → 08:00 Registration

08:00 → 09:00 Plenary¶

09:00 → 10:00 Applied: Modelling¶

Applied Physics Forum

Convener: Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU)

09:00 Lightning Activity Predictions for Single Buoy Moorings¶

Speaker: Dr Andrew Collier (SANSA Space Science)

09:20 NON-SPECIALIST: Numerical Modelling of Pavement Materials¶

Speaker: Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)

Paper Gledhill-Greben-deVilliers-SAIP2013.pdf

09:00 → 10:00 Astro¶

Astrophysics

Convener: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)

09:00 DIVISION MEETING¶

09:00 → 10:00 DCMPM1: MSc for Award¶

Convener: Dr Vijay Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free State Bloemfontein 9300)

09:00 Advanced Power Sources for Electronic Devices and Electric Vehicles.¶

Speaker: Mr Cliffton Masedi (University of Limpopo-Material Modelling Centre)

09:20 High temperature conductance fluctuations and Tomonaga - Luttinger liquid behaviour of aligned metallic SWCNT ropes.¶

Speaker: Ms Siphephile Ncube (Student)

09:00 → 10:00 DCMPM2: PhD for Award¶

Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Convener: Prof. Johan Malherbe (University of Pretoria)

09:00 The effect of chemical pressure on the ferromagnetic (FM) ordering of Ce<i>TX</i> compounds¶

Speaker: Ms Buyi Sondezi (University of Johannesburg)

Paper SAIP2013_Chemical_Pressure-23_July_2014-Uploaded.pdf SAIP2013_Chemical_Pressure-2.pdf

09:20 Structural and Magnetic Properties of MgxSrxMnxCo1-3xFe2O4 Nanoparticle ferrites¶

Speaker: Mr Nadir Osman (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

Paper SAIP2013_Nadir_ID268.pdf

Slides SAIP2013_Nadir_ID268.ppt

09:40 Synthesis, characterization and gas sensing applications of Tungsten Trioxide¶

Speaker: Mr Malcolm Govender (CSIR)

09:00 → 10:00 Education¶

Education

Convener: Mr Paul Molefe (University of Johannesburg)

09:00 First year astronomy students' interpretation of the term "radiation"¶

Speaker: Ms Mpeli Takane (Universtity of Cape Town- Masters student)

09:20 A scientifically efficient approach for uniform evaluation of Physics practicals using software embedded and improvisation-based system at Doornfontein Campus of the University of Johannesburg¶

Speaker: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)

Paper Paper3_-_SAIP_2013.pdf

09:40 What is problem-solving?¶

Speaker: Dr Deena Naidoo (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)

09:00 → 10:00 NPRP: Quirks of Quarkonia but nothing tops ZZ decay channels¶

Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics

Convener: Prof. Bruce Mellado (WITS)

09:00 Phenomenological interpolation of quarkonia cross sections¶

Speaker: Dr Francesco Bossu (iThemba LABS)

09:20 Research progress in the Η→Ζ&Zeta;^(∗)→τ⁺ τ^- l⁺l^- decay channel¶

Speaker: Mr Guillermo Hamity (Msc Physics (WITS))

Paper SAIP_proceedings_V1.pdf

09:40 Leptons from J/ψ and heavy-flavour hadron decays in pp and Pb-Pb collisions studied with ALICE at the LHC¶

Speaker: Dr Siegfried Förtsch (iThemba LABS)

09:00 → 10:00 Photonics: Bio photonics¶

Photonics

Convener: Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch)

09:00 Low Intensity Laser Irradiation (LILI) in combination with Growth Factors in a Co-culture System supports the Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells¶

Speaker: Mr Bernard Mvula (Doctoral Student)

Paper MVULA_SAIP_3_SEPT_2014_CORRECTED_MANUSCRIPT_166.pdf_2.pdf

09:20 The Impact of Low Intensity Laser Irradiation on Lung Cancer Stem Cell Viability and Proliferation¶

Speaker: Ms Anna Magdalena Crous (Anine)

Paper CROUS_SAIP_PROCEEDING_2013.pdf

09:40 Graphene substrates for increased embryonic stem cell optical transfection efficiency¶

Speaker: Dr Patience Mthunzi (CSIR - NLC)

09:00 → 10:00 Space Science¶

Space Science

09:00 DIVISION MEETING¶

09:00 → 10:00 Theoretical¶

Theoretical and Computational Physics

Convener: Prof. Frederik Scholtz (National Institute for Theoretical Physics)

09:00 Three-body Bound state calculations¶

Speaker: Mr Bahati Mukeru (UNISA)

09:20 DIVISION MEETING¶

10:00 → 10:30 Tea

10:30 → 11:50 Applied: Meeting¶

Applied Physics Forum

Convener: Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU)

10:30 DIVISION MEETING¶

11:10 South African night sky brightness during high aerosol epochs¶

Speaker: Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)

Paper ID-301-Winkler-etal.pdf

10:30 → 11:50 Astro¶

Astrophysics

Convener: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)

10:30 NON-SPECIALIST: Radio Astronomy at the Centre for High Performance Computing¶

Speaker: Prof. Catherine Cress (CHPC/UWC)

11:10 Line, LINER, linest - from micro-AGN to ultra-luminous LINERS. One and the same?¶

Speaker: Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)

Paper ID-116-Winkler.pdf

11:30 Dust in the Radio Galaxy and Merger Remnant NGC 1316 (Fornax A)¶

Speaker: Mr Bernard Duah Asabere (Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg)

Paper Asabere_etal.pdf

10:30 → 11:50 DCMPM1: MSc for Award¶

Convener: Dr Vinod Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free state, Bloemfontein, ZA-9300)

10:30 Analysis of controlled structural disorder in few layer graphite and graphene¶

Speaker: Ms Kirsty Sanders (university of the witwatersrand)

10:50 Electronic Transport Properties of Silicon-germanium Nanowires¶

Speaker: Mr Tahir Aslan (University of the Witwatersrand)

11:10 Magnetic Properties of CoFe2O4/CoFe2 nanocomposites reduced by activated charcoal in argon atmosphere¶

Speaker: Mr Itegbeyogene Ezekiel (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

Paper Ezekiel_Itegbeyogene_Patrick_SAIP_2013_Paper.pdf

11:30 Mott’s Variable Range Hopping Model: an Easy Method for Identification of Phase Transition¶

Speaker: Mr Amos Akande (CSIR National Center for Nano-Structured and Materials, P.O.Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa / Department of Physics and Mineral Science, University of Limpopo, Private Bag x1106, SOVENGA 0727 South Africa.)

10:30 → 11:50 DCMPM2: PhD for Award¶

Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Convener: Dr Erasmus Koena Rammutla (University of Limpopo)

10:30 New Techniques for Determining Dopant Concentrations In Nitrogen Doped Carbon Nanospheres¶

Speaker: Mr Vincent Marsicano (University of the Witswatersrand)

Paper SAIP_Paper2.pdf SAIP_Paper3.pdf

10:50 Spin-lattice relaxation in Fe implanted ZnO¶

Speaker: Mr Hilary Masenda (Wits)

11:10 The effect of EWG and EDG on the HOMO and LUMO levels of Alq3.¶

Speaker: Ms Mart-Mari Duvenhage (University of the Free State)

Paper Old file New file with changed margins.

11:30 White Cathodoluminescence Zn_0.3Mg_0.7Al₂O₄:Tb³⁺;Eu³⁺ phosphor¶

Speaker: Mr Samy Shaat (Department of Physics at University of Free State)

Paper 477__White_cathodoluminescence_from_Zn0.3Mg0.7Al2O4Tb3,Eu3._-_O_2.pdf

10:30 → 11:50 Education¶

Education

Convener: Dr Deena Naidoo (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)

10:30 Competency in units and measurement: Does it provide a good indicator of the performance of students in university first year Physics?¶

Speaker: Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)

Paper Paper1_-_Saip_2013.pdf

10:50 Active Learning 101¶

Speaker: Mr Douglas Clerk (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)

11:10 Correlation between the social background of a selected group of grade 10 learners and their views on the nature of science.¶

Speaker: Mr Vonani Baloyi (University of Pretoria)

11:30 Exploring Science Shows that Bridge the Gap between Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and Modern Science: The Lightning (Electricity) Show¶

Speaker: Mr Mdumiseni Nxumalo (University of Zululand Science Centre)

10:30 → 11:50 NPRP: Holding up the world with ATLAS¶

Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics

Convener: Prof. Simon Connell (UJ)

10:30 Identifying Exclusive Proton-Proton Interactions in the ATLAS Experiment¶

Speaker: Mr Ferdinand Schenck (UCT)

10:50 Using the Higgs as a portal to the "hidden sector"¶

Speaker: Dr Elizabeth Castaneda (University of Johannesburg)

notes SAIP2013_NotesAboutCorrections.txt

Paper SAIP2013ECastanedaProc_2.pdf

11:10 Search of invisible anomalous Higgs boson decays with the ATLAS detector at the LHC¶

Speaker: Itumeleng Molefi

Paper SAIP_Proceedings_German_Carrillo_Montoya.pdf

11:30 Applications of JIMLWK Evolution to Exclusive J/&psi; Production in the ATLAS Detector¶

Speaker: Ms Andrecia Ramnath (University of Cape Town)

10:30 → 11:50 Photonics: Laser development¶

Photonics

Convener: Lourens Botha

10:30 A CW and Actively Q-switched Thulium-doped Fibre Laser¶

Speaker: Mr Riaan Stuart Coetzee (SU)

10:50 A 2-crystal high-power CW and Q-switched Nd:YLF laser at 1314nm¶

Speaker: Mr Roelf Botha (HartRAO)

Slides SAIP2013_479_RCBotha_oral.pdf

11:10 5 Watt Zinc Germanium Phosphide Optical Parametric Oscillator¶

Speaker: Mr Cobus Jacobs (CSIR National Laser Centre)

11:30 Acousto vs. Electro Optic Modulators in Short pulse, high peak power Q-switched lasers¶

Speaker: Mr Loyiso Maweza (CSIR)

10:30 → 11:50 Space Science¶

Space Science

Convener: Dr Shimul Maharaj

10:30 Study of the time variation of geomagnetic field over southern Africa applying harmonic splines technique on CHAMP satellite data¶

Speaker: Mr Emmanuel Nahayo (SANSA Space Science)

11:10 NON-SPECIALIST: Progress with the development of the Lunar Laser Ranger for South Africa¶

Speaker: Prof. Ludwig Combrinck (HartRAO)

10:30 → 11:50 Theoretical¶

Theoretical and Computational Physics

Convener: Prof. Thomas Konrad (UKZN)

10:30 Modelling the stability of a semiflexible network tethered to a membrane¶

Speaker: Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch)

10:50 Concavity of energy surfaces¶

Speaker: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)

Paper SAIP_2013_concavity.pdf

11:10 Heavy Baryons with Strangeness¶

Speaker: Mr Jaco Blanckenberg (Stellenbosch University)

Paper JPBlanckenbergProceedings.pdf

11:30 Finite-size key in QKD protocols for Renyi entropies¶

Speaker: Mr Mhlambululi Mafu (Centre for Quantum Technology)

Paper Finite-size_key_in_QKD_protocols_for_Renyi_entropies.pdf

11:50 → 12:50 Plenary¶

11:50 PLENARY: Gender Gap in Science and Leadership¶

Speaker: Dr Barbara Montanari (STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory)

12:50 → 13:50 Lunch

12:50 → 13:50 WiPiSA Lunch

13:50 → 15:10 Applied: Telecommunication¶

Applied Physics Forum

Convener: Dr phil ferrer (wits)

13:50 Advancement of quantum communication through entanglement¶

Speaker: Ms Yaseera Ismail (UKZN)

Paper Advancement_of_quantum_communication_through_entanglement.pdf

14:10 Chromatic dispersion compensation for VCSEL transmission for applications such as Square Kilometre Array South Africa¶

Speaker: Mr Enoch Rotich Kipnoo (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)

Paper SAIP_finest.pdf

Slides SAIP_2013_EKR.pptx

14:30 Implementation and security analysis of fiber-based B92 QKD protocol¶

Speaker: Mr Makhamisa Senekane (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa)

14:50 FPGA-based emulation of qudit quantum Fourier transform circuit¶

Speaker: Mr Makhamisa Senekane (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa)

13:50 → 15:10 Astro¶

Astrophysics

Convener: Prof. Ted Williams (South African Astronomical Observatory)

13:50 Advanced simulation techniques for the design of next generation radio interferometers¶

Speaker: Mr Marcellin Atemkeng Teufack (Rhodes University)

14:10 New minimization techniques, solvers and calibration algorithms¶

Speaker: Mr Emmanuel Gazoya (Rhodes University)

14:30 Measuring and correcting primary beam instability in radio interferometry¶

Speaker: Mr Spheshile Makhathini (Rhodes University)

14:50 Analysis of Self-Calibration Artefacts¶

Speaker: Ms Chuneeta Devi Nunhokee (Rhodes University)

13:50 → 15:10 DCMPM1: MSc for Award¶

Convener: Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)

14:10 The Electrical Transport Properties of Bulk Nitrogen Doped Carbon Microspheres¶

Speaker: Mr William Wright (University of the Witwatersrand)

Paper Test.pdf

14:30 DIVISION MEETING¶

13:50 → 15:10 DCMPM2: PhD for Award¶

Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Convener: Prof. Hendrik Swart (University of the Free State)

13:50 Back surface influence on Brillouin scattering in ion-implanted chemical vapor deposited diamond¶

Speaker: Mr Isaac Motochi (University of the Witwatersrand)

14:10 High frequency Luttinger liquid excitations and ballistic transport in aligned CNTs range at room temperature¶

Speaker: Mr George Chimowa (Wits)

14:30 DIVISION MEETING¶

13:50 → 15:10 Education¶

Education

Convener: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)

13:50 NON-SPECIALIST: Skills development and training¶

Speaker: Dr RAYMOND WALTER SPARROW (CSIR - SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY ERA (BIOSCIENCES))

14:30 DIVISION MEETING¶

13:50 → 15:10 NPRP: Giants amongst Resonances : the Ultimate Collectiivity¶

Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics

Convener: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (UJ)

13:50 A survey of the fine structure phenomenon of the Isovector Giant Dipole Resonance in nuclei across the periodic table at a forward scattering angle¶

Speaker: Prof. J. Carter (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa)

14:10 Fine structure of the Isoscalar Giant Quadrupole Resonance using proton inelastic scattering at 200 MeV in spherical to highly deformed neodymium isotopes¶

Speaker: Dr I. T. Usman (Wits)

14:50 Quasi-free nucleon knockout contribution in 40Ca(p,p') inclusive scattering at 200 MeV¶

Speaker: Dr Iyabo Usman (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.)

13:50 → 15:10 Photonics: Spectroscopy¶

Photonics

Convener: Pieter Neethling

13:50 An improved Nd:YAG laser pumped setup for vacuum ultra violet spectroscopy of carbon monoxide molecules¶

Speaker: Mr Charles Rigby (Laser Research Institute, Stellenbosch University)

14:10 Simultaneous measurement of EFISH in transmission and in reflection from the Si/SiO2 interface of a thin Si membrane.¶

Speaker: Mr Wilfrid Ndebeka (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)

14:30 The effect of SLM dependent dispersion on spatial beam shaping¶

Speaker: Mr Dirk-Mathys Spangenberg (University of Stellenbosch)

14:50 Material characterization using Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy¶

Speaker: Mr Shane Smith (Physics Post Graduate Student)

13:50 → 15:10 Space Science¶

Space Science

Convener: Dr Jacob Bortnik

13:50 Improvements in accuracy of a real-time orbital propagator by modelling perturbation forces acting on a LEO CubeSat¶

Speaker: Mr Thinawanga Tshilande (SANSA Space Science)

14:10 Correlation between SQUID data and ionospheric and/or seismic events¶

Speaker: Mr Thabang Matladi (South African National Space Agency)

Paper Correlation_between_fluxgate_and_SQUID_data_for_space_weather_events.pdf

14:30 Characterization of TRINNI events¶

Speaker: Mr Kevin Garapo (School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville)

14:50 Acoustic resonators above sunspot umbrae¶

Speaker: Dr G.J.J. Botha (Northumbria University)

13:50 → 15:10 Theoretical¶

Theoretical and Computational Physics

Convener: Prof. Francesco Petruccione (UKZN)

13:50 The Emergence of Gravitational Spaces¶

Speaker: Mr Simon Moolman (University of the Witwatersrand)

14:10 Simulating Black-Hole Radiation.¶

Speaker: Mr Warren Carlson (University of the Witwatersrand)

Paper Simulating_Black-Hole_Radiation.pdf

14:30 Black-Hole Pulsar Binaries: Simulations on the Grid.¶

Speaker: Mr Warren Carlson (University of the Witwatersrand)

14:50 Nuclear Matter Equation of State and the Neutron Stars¶

Speaker: Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg)

15:10 → 15:40 Tea

15:40 → 16:40 Applied: Radiation Physics¶

Applied Physics Forum

Convener: Prof. Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand)

15:40 Analysis of the spatial and spectral neutron distribution of various conceptual core designs with the aim of optimising the SAFARI-1 research reactor.¶

Speaker: Mr olakunle Olauwaleye (University of Johannesburh)

Slides Ola_Tallk_V2_SAIP.pdf SAIP_ola_2013.pdf

16:00 Ion Beam Modification of the Structure and Properties of Hexagonal Boron Nitride¶

Speaker: Ms Emily Aradi (University of the Witwatersrand)

16:20 Elemental analysis of Kimberlite and associated Country Rock¶

Speaker: Mr Marius Tchonang Pokaha (University of Johannesburg)

Paper Mypaper.pdf

Slides SAIP_2013.pptx

15:40 → 16:40 Astro¶

Astrophysics

Convener: Dr Andreas Faltenbacher (WITS)

16:00 Shedding light on the invisible - Radio signals from Dark Matter¶

Speaker: Ms Nicola Orford (University of the Witwatersrand)

16:20 Polarized Compton scattering in cosmic structures¶

Speaker: Mr Mohammad Shehzad Emritte (University of Witwatersrand)

15:40 → 16:40 DCMPM1¶

Convener: Mr Hafiz Abdallah (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

15:40 <i>Ab initio</i> simulation study of spinel LiMn₂ O₄ and nickel doped LiMn₂ O₄¶

Speaker: Mr kemeridge Tumelo Malatji (University of Limpopo)

16:00 Computer simulation studies of SPINEL LiTi₂O₄¶

Speaker: Ms Raesibe Sylvia Ledwaba (University Of Limpopo)

16:20 Phase stability and martensitic transformation of TiPt shape memory alloys¶

Speaker: Mr Mordecai Mashamaite (University of Limpopo)

15:40 → 16:40 DCMPM2¶

Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Convener: Dr Mandla Msimanga (iThemba LABS)

15:40 A Mössbauer effect investigation of nanosized Mn_x(Mg, Co)_0.5-xZn_0.5Fe₂O₄¶

Speaker: Ms Wendy Bonakele Dlamini (School of Chemistry and Physics,University of KwaZulu-Natal, P/bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa)

16:00 Degradation of organic solar cells with solution processed ZnO¶

Speaker: Ms Pontsho Sylvia Mbule (University of the Free State)

Paper Mbule_et_al_SAIP2013.pdf

16:20 Energy loss and energy loss straggling of (MeV) heavy ions through thin film materials by Time of Flight spectrometry¶

Speaker: Dr Mandla Msimanga (iThemba LABS Gauteng)

15:40 → 16:40 Education¶

Education

Convener: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)

15:40 National Report on Review of undergraduate physics education in public higher education institutions¶

15:40 → 16:40 NPRP: Banking on Monte Carlo methods¶

Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics

Convener: Dr Iyabo Usman (WITS)

15:40 Cytogenetic analysis of Co-60 γ-radiation-induced chromosome damage and simulations using the Geant4 Monte Carlo toolkit¶

Speaker: Mr Hein Fourie (Stellenbosch University)

Paper Cytogenetic_analysis_of_60Co_gamma-radiation-induced_chromosome_damage_and_simulations_using_the_Geant4_Monte_Carlo_toolkit.pdf

16:00 Monte Carlo simulation of Neutron Transport in Nuclear Reactors¶

Speaker: Ms Rotondwa Mudau (UJ)

Paper Rotondwa_saip1_2013.pdf

16:20 Validation of a passive beam Monte Carlo model for measuring prompt gamma rays during proton radiotherapy¶

Speaker: Mr Jeyasingam Jeyasugiththan (University of Cape Town)

Paper Paper for SAIP Conference Proceedings

15:40 → 16:40 Photonics: Digital laser¶

Photonics

Convener: Lourens Botha

15:40 The digital laser¶

Speaker: Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)

16:00 NON-SPECIALIST: Laser spectroscopy of natural light harvesting: unravel, regulate and control¶

Speaker: Dr Tjaart Krüger (University of Pretoria)

15:40 → 16:40 Space Science¶

Space Science

Convener: Dr Andrew Collier

15:40 Electrostatic wave Instabilities driven by counter-streaming electron beams in space plasmas¶

Speaker: Mr Lifa Mbuli (South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space Science, P.O Box 32, Hermanus 7200, South Africa / Department of Physics, University of the Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville 7535, South Africa)

16:00 Nonlinear ion-acoustic and electron-acoustic waves in multi-ion space plasmas¶

Speaker: Dr Shimul Kumar Maharaj (South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space Science, P O Box 32, Hermanus 7200)

16:20 Simulations of ion acoustic waves in Saturn’s magnetosphere¶

Speaker: Mr Etienne Koen (SANSA Space Science)

15:40 → 16:40 Theoretical¶

Theoretical and Computational Physics

Convener: Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg)

15:40 Quantum Teleportation of photonic multi-level systems¶

Speaker: Prof. Thomas Konrad (UKZN)

16:00 Nitrogen-Vacancy colour centre in diamond characterization using QUANTUM ESPRESSO¶

Speaker: Mr Bheki Zulu (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

16:20 Quantum Measurements Along Accelerated World-Lines¶

Speaker: Mr Jonathan Hartman (University of Johannesburg)

Paper article2013.pdf

Slides SAIP2013presentation.pdf

16:40 → 17:40 Plenary¶

16:40 PLENARY: Nanomechanical sensing for biology and medicine¶

Speaker: Dr Marco Lazzarino (IOM-CNR, Laboratorio TASC, Trieste, Italy)

17:40 → 18:40 Poster2¶

17:40 ¹⁹⁴Tl as the first example revealing chiral symmetry breaking in the pair of four-quasiparticle bands¶

Speaker: Dr Paulus Masiteng (University of Johannesburg)

Paper Id_222.pdf

17:40 A 40 Gbps Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Optical Network for Data Transmission for MeerKAT¶

Speaker: Mr Hamed Kourouma (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)

Paper SAIP_2013_Full_Paper_Kourouma_Version_final.pdf

17:40 A comparative analysis of first year physics student expectations at the University of the Western Cape and Military Academy¶

Speaker: Dr Mkhululi Jacobs (Stellenbosch University)

17:40 A multiple instrument investigation of the nature of geomagnetic pulsations¶

Speaker: Mr Zolile Mtumela (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

17:40 A Search for Pulsations in the Infrared region of Herbig Ae star V589 Mon¶

Speaker: Mr Luvo Ntamehlo (University of North West(Mafikeng Campus))

17:40 A solar-thermal cooker using high-pressure steam for heat transfer¶

Speaker: Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN)

17:40 A solar-thermal cooker using oil for heat transfer¶

Speaker: Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN)

17:40 A study of the relationship between the activity concentrations of naturally occurring uranium and radium in various locations in the South Africa.¶

Speaker: Dr Jacques Bezuidenhout (Stellenboch University)

17:40 AC/DC performance of a fully printed current switching silicon based transistor¶

Speaker: Mr Serges Zambou (University of Cape Town)

17:40 Aerosol measurements at the National Laser Centre, Pretoria and at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban using the CSIR mobile LIDAR system¶

Speaker: Mr Lerato Shikwambana (CSIR-NLC)

Paper Lerato_SAIP_158.pdf

17:40 AFM and SEM studies Zr thin films on SiC¶

Speaker: Mr Eric Njoroge (university of pretoria)

17:40 Analysis of similarities and differences between a circular current’s and a simple electric dipole’s Cartesian torques¶

Speaker: Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)

17:40 Analysis of the Tsallis distribution and it's applicability to high energy physics¶

Speaker: Andile Whitehead (University of Cape Town)

17:40 Analytical evaluation of energy losses of an air source heat pump water heater¶

Speaker: Mr Stephen Tangwe (Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare)

Paper UPDATESAIP2013DRAFT.pdf

17:40 Angular distribution of the Isovector giant dipole resonance (IVGDR) in neutron-rich calcium isotopes with proton inelastic scattering reaction at 200 MeV¶

Speaker: Mr Mouftahou Latif (Wits)

17:40 Anomalous Higgs Couplings¶

Speaker: Mr Gilad Amar (University of the Witwatersrand)

Paper Investigations_Beyond_the_Standard_Model.pdf

Poster SAIP_Poster_Presentation.pdf

17:40 Assessment of wind energy potential in the Amatole District in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa¶

Speaker: Mr Peace-Maker Masukume (University of Fort Hare, Department of Physics)

Paper An_Assessment_of_wind_energy_potential_of_the_Amatole_district_in_the_Eastern_Cape_Province_of_South_Africa.pdf

17:40 Astereoseismology of Beta Cepheid Stars using multicolor photometry: Mode Identication.¶

Speaker: Mr LLOYD KEELEY (NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY)

17:40 Black-Hole Pulsar Binaries: Timing and Fluxes.¶

Speaker: Mr Bevan Tucker (University of the Witwatersrand)

17:40 CFD simulation of the CSL¶

Speaker: Mr Conrad Mahlase (SAIP)

17:40 Challenges in the simulations of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector¶

Speaker: Dr T.D. Bucher (iThemba LABS)

Paper TDBucherSAIP2013proceeding.pdf

17:40 Comparison of two Software Packages for High Resolution Gamma Spectrometry Used for Neutron Activation Analysis of Biomonitors¶

Speaker: Ms Ntombizikhona Beaulah Ndlovu (Stellenbosch University)

17:40 Digital signal processing algorithm for signal analysis and performance monitoring in an optical communication link¶

Speaker: Mr Tichakunda Valentine Chabata (NMMU)

Paper SAIP_PAPER_2013_final.pdf

17:40 Evaluation of the NeQuick model in Southern mid-latitudes using South African co-located GPS and Ionosonde stations data¶

Speaker: Mr Sylvain Malan Ahoua (South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space science)

Paper Ahoua_SAIP_Article3.pdf

17:40 Evidence for SuperDARN polar mesosphere summer echoes (PMSE) at SANAE IV, Antarctica: first observation¶

Speaker: Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha (SANSA-Space Science)

17:40 Experimental Characterisatics of small oil Thermal Energy Storage (TES) tank for domestic applications¶

Speaker: Ms Abigail Phori (North West University)

17:40 Higgs to Four Lepton¶

Speaker: Mr Robert Reed (University of Witwatersrand)

17:40 High Voltage Board for the Mobile Test Bench for the ATLAS Detector¶

Speaker: Mr Robert Reed (University of Witwatersrand)

Slides HVBoardSAIP-revised.pdf

17:40 Hybrid Two-way QKD in Free Space¶

Speaker: Ms Sharmini Pillay (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

17:40 Induced Stress studies of RF Magnetron Sputtered FeCr thin films by surface Brillouin scattering and GIXRD¶

Speaker: Dr Daniel Wamwangi (wits university)

17:40 Inversion of Geomagnetic Fields to Derive Ionospheric Currents that Drive Geomagnetically Induced Currents.¶

Geomagnetically induced currents in powerlines of South Africa and Namibia are explored. Generated by geomagnetic storms, these currents cause damage to transformers. The future aim is to develop a system for predicting these currents from solar events and provide advance warning to power utilities. Ionospheric and magnetopheric currents (amperes) are modelled by inverting Fourier integrals of both electric (millivolt per kilometer) and magnetic (nano-Tesla) field solutions of the diffusion equation. Conductivity structures (Sievert per meter) from any one location, based on the layered-earth model, are used to obtain the complex impedance (Ohms) and skin depth (kilometer) at a given angular frequency (Hertz) of the alternating currents placed a certain height above the Earth’s surface. Either line currents or those with a North-South Cauchy distribution were implemented, running East-West along a given latitude. The image-current method in the plane-earth geometry was used to represent induced electromagnetic fields on the earth’s surface. Preliminary field-plots show reasonable results, but differ considerably from different locations with different resistivity structures.

Speaker: Dr Jean de Villiers (South African National Space Agency)

Paper SAIP2013-ShortPaper-ID[0].pdf

17:40 Investigating Dunedin Whistlers using Volcanic Lightning¶

Speaker: Dr Andrew Collier (SANSA Space Science, UKZN)

17:40 Investigating the impact of equivalence ratio and temperature of input air on the conversion efficiency of a downdraft biomass gasifier.¶

Speaker: Ms Nwabunwanne Nwokolo (University of Fort Hare, Institute of Technology)

17:40 Investigation of W^{+\-} bosons production with different Parton Distribution Functions in proton-proton collisions¶

Speaker: Mr KGOTLAESELE JOHNSON SENOSI (University of Cape Town/iThemba LABS)

17:40 Ionospheric response during geomagnetic storm events in 2004¶

Speaker: Mrs Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba (SANSA Space Science)

17:40 Kinetic analysis of the various biomass / coal blends for co-gasification purpose¶

Speaker: Mr Polycarp Mabizela (FHIT)

17:40 LED Board for the mobile test bench¶

Speaker: Mr Titus Masike (University of Witwatersrand)

Paper SAIP_Proceedings.docx

17:40 Life time measurements in the transitional nucleus 150Sm¶

Speaker: Ms Suzan Phumudzo Bvumbi (University of Johannesburg)

17:40 Measuring low concentrations of naturally occurring uranium by analysing the gamma ray decays of 234Pa.¶

Speaker: Dr Jacques Bezuidenhout (Stellenboch University)

17:40 Measuring the performance of the iThemba LABS Segmented Clover Detector¶

Speaker: Dr O. SHIRINDA (iThemba LABS)

Paper SAIP2013-proceeding-Obed-Shirinda.pdf

17:40 Methods for measuring and Modeling geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) on power lines¶

Speaker: Mrs Electdom Matandirotya (SANSA: Space Science, Cape Peninsula University of Technology)

Paper Methods_of_measuring_and_modelling_geomagnetically_induced_currents_(GICs)_in_a_power_line._.pdf

17:40 Modelling Stellar Convection¶

Speaker: Mr Matthew Johnson (The University of the Witwatersrand)

17:40 Modelling the atmosphere of A-Stars using the ATLAS9 program with OPAL EOS.¶

Speaker: Mr Papi Lekwene (North-West University (Mafikeng Campus))

17:40 Multicolour Photometric Study Of Pulsation on Pre-Main Sequence Star V351 Ori (HD 38238)¶

Speaker: Mr Getinet Feleke Ayane (North West University, Mafikeng Campus)

17:40 New crystal structure of MSHB from Mycobacterium tuberculosis shows insight into the catalytic mechanism¶

Speaker: Mr Simon Broadley (Electron Microscope Unit)

17:40 New iThemba-LABS and Wits University Ion Implantation Facility¶

Speaker: Prof. Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand)

17:40 Open-source electronics for quantum key distribution¶

Speaker: Mr Marco Mariola (University of kwazulu-natal)

Paper opensourceqkd.pdf

17:40 Orbital simulations for a satellite with a corona ionization thruster¶

Speaker: Dr phil ferrer (wits)

17:40 Outdoor perfomance parameters, temperature effect and irradiance measurements in Photovoltaic home system¶

Speaker: Ms Primrose Nosicelo Njingana (FHIT)

17:40 Performance monitoring of a Field-Batch Biogas Digester fed with agricultural wastes at different mixing ratios¶

Speaker: Mr Patrick Mukumba (university io Fort Hare Physics Department)

17:40 Preliminary results of a Monte Carlo study of neutron beam production at iThemba LABS¶

Speaker: Mr Mulaudzi IMMANUEL (UWC)

17:40 Preliminary results of a Monte Carlo study to determine neutron fleunce using activation¶

Speaker: Mr Mathews Makhubela (University of The Western Cape)

17:40 Probing the Cosmological Model With Meerkat and the SKA¶

Speaker: Mr Siyambonga Matshawule (University of the Western Cape)

17:40 Pulse Delay Chromatic Dispersion Measurements in Single Mode Fibre¶

Speaker: Mr Shukree Wassin (NMMU Physics Department)

Paper Pulse_Delay_Chromatic_Dispersion_Measurements_in_Single_Mode_Fibre.pdf

17:40 Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP)¶

Speakers: Mr Mervyn Gumbo (Ithemba Labs) , Ms Mhlanga Sibaliso (Ithemba Labs)

17:40 Radiometric Characterisation Of Bricks For Use In A Planned Calibration Facility For In-Situ Gamma-Ray Detectors¶

Speaker: Mr Alfred Mogotsi Sehone (Stellenbosch University, Military Academy)

17:40 Radiometric Survey at A Heavy Mineral Mining Company On The West Coast Of South Africa¶

Speaker: Mr Alfred Mogotsi Sehone (Stellenbosch University, Military Academy)

17:40 Recent Results on Spatially Resolved Molecular Gas Star Formation Law from CARMA Survey Towards Infrared-bright Nearby Galaxies (STING)¶

Speaker: Dr Nurur Rahman (University of Johannesburg)

Paper rahman_sting.pdf

17:40 Redesign of the High Voltage Controller Card in Mobidick4¶

Speaker: Mr JOSEPH ASARE (UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND)

17:40 SDSS J12002-0204: Unusual I Zw 1 object or a nearby BAL Seyfert?¶

Speakers: Prof. Hartmut Winkler (University of Johannesburg) , Dr Nurur Rahman (University of Johannesburg)

Paper rahman_agn2.pdf

17:40 Shining Light through walls using dark matter - Axion-photon mixing in astrophysics¶

Speaker: Prof. Sergio Colafrancesco (University of Witwatersrand)

17:40 Simulation of Electron Dynamics in the Earth's Magnetosphere¶

Speaker: Mrs Mahassin. A. A Nemair (University of KawZulu-Natal)

17:40 Simulations of oblique electrostatic wave propagation¶

Speaker: Mr Etienne Koen (SANSA Space Science)

17:40 Spectral shaping and subcell modeling of the current density of a HCPV device as a function of operational conditions.¶

Speaker: Mr Ross Schultz (Nelson Mandela Metropolitian University)

17:40 Studies of the amplitude ratios in the atmosphere of the sun¶

Speaker: Mr Patrick Abedigamba Oyirwoth (North West University, Mafikeng Campus)

17:40 Study of octupole vibrations in nearly spherical nuclei.¶

Speaker: Ms Nontobeko Khumalo (Masters Student)

17:40 Synthesis and characterisation of carbon nanostructures, for hydrogen storage and gas sensing application.¶

Speaker: Mr Charles Thulani Thethwayo (University of Zululand)

17:40 Systematic Properties of the Tsallis Distribution: Energy Dependence of Parameters in High-Energy p-p Collisions¶

Speaker: Prof. Jean Cleymans (University of Cape Town)

17:40 Temporal variation of line radiation from the GTS-ECRIS at iThemba labs¶

Speaker: Mr Muneer Sakildien (iThemba LABS)

17:40 The development of a converter target for the production of radioactive beams at iThemba LABS¶

Speaker: Mr Zipho Ngcobo (iThemba Labs)

17:40 The discovery of a Higgs boson at the LHC and future prospects¶

Speaker: Prof. Bruce Mellado (University of the Witwatersrand)

Paper HiggsLHC.pdf

17:40 The importance of damage tests¶

Speaker: Ms Ann Singh (CSIR,National Laser Centre)

17:40 The properties and suitability of various biomass/coal blends for co-gasification in a downdraft biomass gasifier¶

Speaker: Ms Sibongiseni Gaqa (University of Fort Hare)

17:40 The Quark Gluon plasma¶

Speakers: mervyn gumbo (iThemba LABS) , Ms sibaliso mhlanga (ithemba LABS)

17:40 The robustness of magnetic flux tubes surrounded by magnetoconvection¶

Speaker: Dr G.J.J. Botha (Northumbria University)

17:40 Thermodynamic Characteristics of a Large Scale Downdraft Gasifier in a Scalar Energy Field¶

Speaker: Mr Felix Ero (University of Fort Hare)

17:40 TIMED/SABER Observations of mesospheric inversion layers over Southern Africa¶

Speaker: Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha (South African National Space Agency, Space Science, P. O. Box 32, Hermanus 7200, South Africa)

17:40 Tsallis entropy and quantum uncertainty in information measurement¶

Speaker: Mr Mhlambululi Mafu (Centre for Quantum Technology, University of KwaZulu-Natal)

Paper Tsallis_entropy_and_quantum_uncertainty_in_information_measurement.pdf

17:40 Validation of the calculated efficiency parameters for the gamma-ray detector using 152Eu standard sources¶

Speaker: Mr Kutullo Maibane (Student)

18:40 → 20:40 Meetings¶

Meetings

18:40 SAIP Council and HODs¶

Thursday, 11 July ¶

07:30 → 08:00 Registration

08:00 → 11:00 Plenary¶

08:00 PLENARY: Dark Matter - the Unseen Universe¶

Speaker: Prof. Theodore Williams (South African Astronomical Observatory)

09:00 PLENARY: Beyond the Standard¶

Speaker: Dr Sahal Yacoob (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

10:00 PLENARY: Shaping frequency entangled photon pairs¶

Speaker: Prof. Thomas Feurer (University Bern)

11:00 → 18:00 EXCURSIONS

18:00 → 20:00 Meetings¶

Meetings

18:00 SAIP Council and Division Chairs¶

Friday, 12 July ¶

07:30 → 08:00 Registration

08:00 → 09:00 Plenary¶

08:00 PLENARY: Recent progress in understanding very low frequency waves, high energy particles, and the coupled inner magnetospheric environment.¶

Speaker: Dr Jacob Bortnik (University of California at Los Angeles)

09:00 → 10:00 Applied: Renewable Energy¶

Applied Physics Forum

Convener: Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU)

09:00 On the characterisation of photovoltaic solar cells by means of device parameter extraction algorithms.¶

Speaker: Mr Lucian Bezuidenhout (NMMU Physics Department)

09:20 Comparison of indoor and outdoor current-voltage characterisation of photovoltaic modules¶

Speaker: Ms Jacqui Crozier (NMMU)

09:40 Effect of spectral changes on I-V parameters of triple junction solar cells¶

Speaker: Mr Nicholas Kwarikunda (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)

Paper SAIP_NRK.pdf

09:00 → 10:00 Astro¶

Astrophysics

Convener: Prof. Catherine Cress (CHPC/UWC)

09:00 Effects of tides on the occurrence of pulsations in components of binary star systems¶

Speaker: Mr Massimo Predieri (University of the Witwatersrand)

09:20 Investigation of characteristic signals of a black-hole pulsar binary system on the grid¶

Speaker: Mr Bevan Carlson (University of the Witwatersrand)

09:00 → 10:00 DCMPM1¶

Convener: Dr Joseph Asante (Tshwane University of Technology)

09:00 Computational study of anatase TiO₂ nanotube as an anode material for lithium ion batteries¶

Speaker: Mr Mulatedzi Gandamipfa (University of Limpopo)

09:20 DFT+U study of Li adsorption on (110) β-MnO₂ surface¶

Speaker: Ms khomotso Maenetja (University Of Limpopo)

09:40 Electronic and Optical properties of Si_3Al(P, As)¶

Speaker: Dr Hermann Azemtsa Donfack (University of South Africa)

09:00 → 10:00 DCMPM2¶

Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Convener: Prof. Sekhar Chandra Ray (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)

09:00 Carbon in Modern Nuclear Reactors¶

Speaker: Prof. Johan Malherbe (University of Pretoria)

09:40 Synthesis and characterization of novel semiconductor nanocrystals for third generation solar cells¶

Speaker: Dr Nosipho Moloto (University of the Witwatersrand)

09:00 → 10:00 Education¶

Education

Convener: Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)

09:00 Physics foundation program: Implications for second year mainstream physics module¶

Speaker: Mr Paul Molefe (University of Johannesburg)

Paper SAIP2013_MOLF-BCorrections.pdf SAIP2013_MOLF-CORRECTION-23_July_2014-Uploaded.pdf

09:20 The challenges of tutor training for high school learners¶

Speaker: Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg)

09:40 Conceptual Coherence By Contrast¶

Speaker: Mr MJ Schwartz (Unizul Science Centre)

09:00 → 10:00 NPRP: Applied Radio-activity : Neutron-Activated and Natural¶

Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics

Convener: Mr Vusi Malaza (Student)

09:00 Emissions of Trace Elements from Motor Vehicles Monitored by Active Biomonitoring: a tunnel study in the Western Cape, South Africa using ICP-MS and neutron activation¶

Speaker: Ms Ntombizikhona Beaulah Ndlovu (Stellenbosch University)

Paper Ndlovu_et_al-_NPRP_Division_(2013SAIP_Short_Paper).pdf

09:20 Determination of U-235 in the context of interference with Ra-226 for the study of the disequilibrium in the U-238 decay series¶

Speaker: Mr Thokozani Khumalo (Student at University of Johannesburg (Physics Department))

Paper ThokozaniJohn20140402.pdf

Slides ThokozaniJohn20140402.pdf

09:40 To study the mobility of the naturally radioactive materials (NORMs) in the sediments as a function of changing environmental conditions¶

Speaker: Mr Nkosinathi Sipho Shongwe (University of Johannesburg)

Paper final_shongwe_reviewed.pdf

Slides Shongwe_N_Sipho_SAIP.pptx

09:00 → 10:00 Photonics: Fibres optics¶

Photonics

Convener: Pieter Neethling

09:00 Is long distance free-space quantum communication with the OAM state of light feasible?¶

Speaker: Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR, National Laser Center)

09:20 Fibre Bragg grating Sensor For Real Time Fence Monitoring¶

Speaker: Ms Stephanie Mukarugina (University of Johannesburg)

09:40 Hot-Spot Detection and Location over an Optical Fibre¶

Speaker: Mr Jean-Jacques Monga Kaboko (University of Johannesburg)

09:00 → 10:00 Space Science¶

Space Science

09:00 → 10:00 Theoretical¶

Theoretical and Computational Physics

Convener: Prof. Frederik Scholtz (National Institute for Theoretical Physics)

09:00 Quantum teleportation, quantum scissor and quantum transcription¶

Speaker: Dr Sandeep Goyal (UKZN)

09:20 Scalable implementation scheme for quantum walks using classical light¶

Speaker: Dr Sandeep Goyal (UKZN)

10:00 → 10:30 Tea

10:30 → 11:50 Applied: Renewable Energy¶

Applied Physics Forum

Convener: Dr Sampson Mamphweli (University of Fort Hare)

10:30 Modeling and real time simulation of instantaneous performance of residential air source heat pump water heater.¶

Speaker: Mr Stephen Loh Tangwe (Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare)

Paper saip13draftreview.doc

10:50 Effect of air dynamics in the concentrator and behind the rotor on power output of a Concentrator Augmented Wind Turbine (CAWT)¶

Speaker: Ms Chipo Shonhiwa (University of Fort Hare)

11:10 Development of a Large Area Light Beam Induced Current scanner¶

Speaker: Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU)

10:30 → 11:50 Astro¶

Astrophysics

Convener: Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)

10:30 CTA: The next-generation giant for ground-based Gamma-ray Astronomy¶

Speaker: Mr Isak Delberth DAVIDS (North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus)

10:50 Modelling the light curves of Fermi LAT millisecond pulsars¶

Speaker: Dr Christo Venter (NWU)

Paper Venter_v4.pdf

Slides SAIP_v2.pdf

11:10 Modelling the gamma-ray and radio light curves of the double pulsar system¶

Speaker: Mr Albertus Seyffert (Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2520 Potchefstroom, South Africa)

Paper procASSsaip2013.pdf

11:30 Implementation of an offset-dipole magnetic field in a geometric pulsar emission code¶

Speaker: Ms Monica Breed (NWU Potchefstroom)

Paper SAIP2013_Proceedings.pdf

Slides MonicaBreed_SAIP2013.pdf

10:30 → 11:50 DCMPM1¶

Convener: Prof. Moise Bertin Tchoula Tchokonte (Department of Physics, University of the Western Cape)

10:30 NON-SPECIALIST: Status of Aberration-corrected Transmission Electron Microscopy in South Africa¶

Speaker: Prof. Johannes Neethling (Director, Centre for HRTEM, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)

11:30 Computational Modelling Study of nickel-rich pentlandite {111} surface¶

Speaker: Mr Peace Prince Mkhonto (University of Limpopo)

Paper Peace_P._Mkhonto_Short_paper-SAIP_2013.pdf

10:30 → 11:50 DCMPM2¶

Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Convener: Prof. Johan Malherbe (University of Pretoria)

11:10 Benefits of the circular current’s duo Cartesian magnetic dipolar model¶

Speaker: Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)

11:30 Ab initio calculations on the structural, electronic and optical properties of the hazardous silver nitrides¶

Speaker: Mr MOHAMMED S. H. SULEIMAN (University of the Witwatersrand)

10:30 → 11:50 Education¶

Education

10:30 → 11:50 NPRP: Fast Neutron fluence and damage¶

Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics

Convener: Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)

10:30 Comparison of neutron fluence spectra measured with NE213 proton recoil spectrometer and NE230 deuteron recoil spectrometer¶

Speaker: Mr vusumuzi masondo (student)

10:50 Study of fast neutron irradiation induced damage on Graphite and Zircaloy-4¶

Speaker: Mr Tshepo Mahafa (University of Johannesburg)

11:10 DIVISION MEETING¶

Speaker: Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)

10:30 → 11:50 Photonics: Advances in Laser & optics¶

Photonics

Convener: Erich Rohwer

10:30 Improvement of calibration accuracy in fibre optic wavelength for DWDM applications¶

Speaker: Dr van Brakel Adriaan (NMISA)

10:50 A Theoretical Model and Simulation of Low-Reflectivity Active Linear Cavity for temperature and vibration sensing¶

Speakers: Mr Emmanuel E. Okafor (University of Johannesburg) , Mr Michelin Della Tamin (University of Johannesburg)

11:10 Stability of a laser cavity with non-parabolic phase transformation elements¶

Speaker: Dr Igor Litvin (CSIR NLC)

10:30 → 11:50 Space Science¶

Space Science

10:30 → 11:50 Theoretical¶

Theoretical and Computational Physics

Convener: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)

10:50 A review of generalized and unsharp measurements¶

Speaker: Ms Humairah Bassa (University of KwaZulu-Natal and NLC, CSIR)

Paper A_Review_of_Generalized_and_Unsharp_Measurements.pdf

11:10 NON-SPECIALIST: Classical optics in the language of quantum mechanics¶

Speaker: Prof. Thomas Konrad (UKZN)

11:50 → 12:50 Plenary¶

11:50 PLENARY: Quantum Interference of “Clocks”¶

Speaker: Prof. Caslav Brukner (Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna and Institute of Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Austrian Academy of Sciences)

12:50 → 13:50 Lunch

13:50 → 14:50 Plenary¶

13:50 PLENARY: Hard and Ultrahard Materials Research at the University of the Witwatersrand¶

Speaker: Prof. Iakovos Sigalas (University of the Witwatersrand)

14:50 → 16:20 Meetings¶

Meetings

14:50 SAIP Annual General Meeting¶