SAIP2013

Africa/Johannesburg
Muzi Ndwandwe (University of Zululand)
Description
The 58th Annual Conference of the SA Institute of Physics
hosted by the University of Zululand
Participants
  • Abd Ellateef Abbass
  • Abdelrhman Mohmmed
  • Abigail Phori
  • Adriaan van Brakel
  • Adriana Marais
  • Aiman Bashir
  • Aimee Booysens
  • Alan Matthews
  • Albert Thinavhuyo Ramashia
  • Albertus Seyffert
  • Aletta Karsten
  • Alexander Paradzah
  • Alfred Mogotsi Sehone
  • ALI HALAKE WAKO
  • Amanda Sefage
  • Aminat Oyiza Suleiman
  • Amos Akande
  • Andile Whitehead
  • Andrea Goldoni
  • Andrecia Ramnath
  • Andrew Collier
  • Andri Prozesky
  • Angela Dudley
  • Angelina Seithati Tebele
  • Ann Singh
  • Anna Magdalena Crous
  • Arlette Sohanfo Ngankeu
  • Augusto Machatine
  • Aviwe Melapi
  • Azwinndini Muronga
  • Babatunde Adebo
  • Bahati Mukeru
  • Bakang Moses Mothudi
  • Barbara Montanari
  • Bathusile Masina
  • Ben Loos
  • Bernard Duah Asabere
  • Bernard Mvula
  • Betty Kibirige
  • Bheki Zulu
  • Bhekumusa Mathe
  • Bhivek Singh
  • Blessed Muchono
  • Boitumelo (Tumi) Mokae
  • Bonex Mwakikunga
  • Bongani Thabethe
  • Bouke Spoelstra
  • Brady Wen
  • Brian Masara
  • Bruce Mellado
  • Bryan Trevor Sewell
  • Buyi Sondezi
  • calvin kashorte
  • Calvin Marco
  • Caslav Brukner
  • Catherine Cress
  • Cecil Ouma
  • Charl Jafta
  • Charles Rigby
  • Charles Thulani Thethwayo
  • Charlotte Hillebrand
  • Christine Steenkamp
  • Christo Venter
  • Chuneeta Devi Nunhokee
  • Cinzia Cepek
  • Claudia Albers
  • Claudio Paulo
  • CLIFFTON MASEDI
  • Cliffton Masedi
  • Cobus Jacobs
  • Conrad Mahlase
  • Cornelia van der Walt
  • Craig Comrie
  • Craig Mehl
  • Daniel Mojalefa Moeketsi
  • Daniel Wamwangi
  • Darryl Naidoo
  • DAVID TSHWANE
  • David Unuigbe
  • David Wolfe
  • Deena Naidoo
  • Della Tamin Michelin
  • Deon Steyn
  • Derck Smits
  • DINESH NEGI
  • Dirk-Mathys Spangenberg
  • Douglas Clerk
  • Dumisane Maretele
  • Edzani Ratsibi
  • Egmont Rohwer
  • Electdom Matandirotya
  • Elena Lawrie
  • elena magnano
  • Elizabeth Castaneda
  • Ella Linganiso
  • Emanuela Carleschi
  • Emily Aradi
  • EMMANUEL D. K. GAZOYA
  • Emmanuel Nahayo
  • Enoch Rotich
  • Erasmus du Toit
  • Erasmus Koena Rammutla
  • eric njoroge
  • Erich Rohwer
  • Ernest van Dyk
  • Etienne Koen
  • Felix Ero
  • Ferdinand Schenck
  • fhumulani nemulodi
  • Francesco Bossu
  • Francesco Petruccione
  • Francis Dejene
  • Fred Joe Nambala
  • Frederik Scholtz
  • Frederik Vorster
  • George Chimowa
  • Gert Botha
  • Getachew Mekonnen Mengistie
  • Getinet Feleke Ayane
  • Gezekile Nyalunga
  • Gilad Amar
  • GL KABONGO
  • Guillermo Hamity
  • Guy Moise Dongho Nguimdo
  • Hafiz Abdallah
  • Hamed Kourouma
  • Harshna Jivan
  • Hartmut Winkler
  • Hein Fourie
  • Helga Danga
  • Hencharl Strauss
  • Hendrik C Swart
  • Henri Branken
  • Hermann Azemtsa Donfack
  • Hilary Masenda
  • Humairah Bassa
  • Iakovos Sigalas
  • Igor Litvin
  • Ilani Loubser
  • Irvy (Igle) Gledhill
  • Isaac Motochi
  • Isak Delberth DAVIDS
  • Itegbeyogene Ezekiel
  • Itumeleng Molefi
  • Iyabo Usman
  • Jaco Blanckenberg
  • Jacob Bortnik
  • Jacobus Swartz
  • Jacqueline Nel
  • Jacques Bezuidenhout
  • Jacqui Crozier
  • Japie Engelbrecht
  • JAPPIE DOLO
  • Jatani Ungula
  • Jayson Easton
  • Jean Cleymans
  • Jean de Villiers
  • jean jacques monga kaboko
  • Jean-Christophe Mauduit
  • Jeyasingam Jeyasugiththan
  • Johan Malherbe
  • Johannes Neethling
  • John Carter
  • Jonah Kuria
  • Jonathan Hartman
  • Joram Ndayishimye
  • Joseph Asante
  • Joseph Simfukwe
  • Joshua Botha
  • Justice Sompo Mpoyo
  • Kagiso Mpshe
  • Kalengay Mbela
  • Kashma Kashma
  • kemeridge Tumelo Malatji
  • Kevin Garapo
  • Kewele Emily Foka
  • KGOTLAESELE JOHNSON SENOSI
  • Khaled Said
  • Khomotso Maenetja
  • Kingsley Obodo
  • Kinnock Vundawaka Munthali
  • Kirsty Sanders
  • Kobus Lawrie
  • Kristian Müller-Nedebock
  • Kutullo Maibane
  • laure catala
  • Leelakrishna Reddy
  • Lehlohonolo Koao
  • Lerato Shikwambana
  • Lerothodi Leeuw
  • LESOLLE SEBITLA
  • Liesl Burger
  • Lifa Mbuli
  • Lindsay Donaldson
  • Linette White
  • LLOYD KEELEY
  • Lorinda Wu
  • Lourens Botha
  • Loyiso Maweza
  • Lucian Bezuidenhout
  • Ludwig Combrinck
  • Lutendo Phuthu
  • Luvo Ntamehlo
  • Luyanda Lunga Noto
  • Mahassin. A. A Nemair
  • Mahmud Abdulsalam
  • Makhamisa Senekane
  • Malan Sylvain Ahoua
  • Malcolm Govender
  • Malebo Tibane
  • Mallasaitiwa Mphahlele
  • Mamogo Masenya
  • Manaka Mmakgabo
  • Mandla Msimanga
  • Marcellin Atemkeng Teufack
  • marco lazzarino
  • Marco Mariola
  • Marius Tchonang Pokaha
  • Mark Herbert
  • Mart-Mari Duvenhage
  • Marty Schwartz
  • Masimba Wellington Paradza
  • Massimo Predieri
  • Mathews Makhubela
  • Matthew Johnson
  • Max Chirwa
  • Mdumiseni Nxumalo
  • Meehleketo Advice Mayimele
  • Melanie McLaren
  • Mervyn Gumbo
  • Mhlambululi Mafu
  • Michael Morrissey
  • Mildred Airo
  • Mmantsae Diale
  • Modiehi Amelia Tshabalala
  • Mofuti Mehlape
  • Mohammad Shehzad Emritte
  • MOHAMMED SULEIMAN
  • Moise Bertin Tchoula Tchokonte
  • Mokhotjwa Simon Dhlamini
  • Monica Breed
  • Mordecai Mashamaite
  • Moshawe Madito
  • MOSHIBUDI SHAI
  • Mouftahou Latif
  • Moyahabo Hellen Chuma
  • Mpeli Takane
  • Mubarak Yagoub
  • Mubela Mutale
  • Mulatedzi Gandamipfa
  • MULAUDZI IMMANUEL
  • Muneer Sakildien
  • Muzi Ndwandwe
  • Muzikayise Sikhonde
  • Nadir Osman
  • NDANDULENI LESLEY LETHOLE
  • Neil Du Preez
  • Nelisiwe Princess Chonco
  • NETSANET ALAMIREW
  • Nicholas Ade
  • Nicholas Kwarikunda
  • Nico Orce
  • Nicola Orford
  • Ninon Gildas Ondzibou
  • Nkanyiso Mbatha
  • Nkosinathi Sipho Shongwe
  • Noel Mkhululi Mkaza
  • Nokwethemba Fortunate Thabezhe
  • Nompumelelo Basi
  • Nontobeko Khumalo
  • Nosipho Moloto
  • Ntombizikhona Beaulah Ndlovu
  • Nurur Rahman
  • Nwabunwanne Nwokolo
  • OBED SHIRINDA
  • Odireleng Ntwaeaborwa
  • olakunle Oluwaleye
  • Olanrewaju Bosede Fayemi
  • Olatunbosun Nubi Nubi
  • OLUFEMI OPEYEMI OLAOYE
  • opeyemi odutemowo
  • Papi Lekwene
  • Patience Mthunzi
  • patience mudau
  • Patricia Skelton
  • Patrick Abedigamba Oyirwoth
  • Patrick Mukumba
  • Paul Molefe
  • Paulus Masiteng
  • Peace Prince Mkhonto
  • Peace-Maker Masukume
  • phil ferrer
  • Pierre Mubiayi Kalenga
  • Pieter Neethling
  • Pius Rodney Fernando
  • Polycarp Mabizela
  • Pontsho Sylvia Mbule
  • Primrose Nosicelo Njingana
  • Priya Thambaje Gopalan
  • PROSPERY C. SIMPEMBA
  • PUSELETSO MOKOENA
  • Raesibe Sylvia Ledwaba
  • Randle Rabe
  • Raphael Nyenge
  • Rasha Rasha Mohmmed Jafer
  • Rasitilo Victor Makgobela
  • Raymond Walter Sparrow
  • Reggie Madjoe
  • Rendani Lukhwa
  • Renee C. Kraan-Korteweg Kraan-Korteweg
  • Riaan Coetzee
  • Riona Ramraj
  • Robert Reed
  • Rodney Medupe
  • Rodolfo Martinez
  • Roelf Botha
  • Rosinah Mahlangu
  • Ross Schultz
  • Rotondwa Mudau
  • Sabata Moloi
  • Sahal Yacoob
  • Sam Ramaila
  • Sam Rametse
  • Samkelisiwe Purity Phehlukwayo
  • Sampson Mamphweli
  • Samy Shaat
  • Sandeep Goyal
  • Sandile Ngcobo
  • Sanele Dlamini
  • Sekhar Chandra Ray
  • Serges Zambou
  • Setumo Victor Motloung
  • sfiso khanyile
  • Sfundo Khanyile
  • Shane Smith
  • Sharmini Pillay
  • Shaun Cronje
  • Shimul Kumar Maharaj
  • Shukree Wassin
  • sibaliso mhlanga
  • Sibongiseni Gaqa
  • Siegfried Förtsch
  • Sifiso Senzo Ntshangase
  • Simon Broadley
  • Simon Connell
  • Simon Moolman
  • Siphelo Ngqoloda
  • Siphephile Ncube
  • Sipho Dlamini
  • Sive Noncolela
  • Sive Sive
  • Siyambonga Matshawule
  • Sphesihle Makhathini
  • STANLEY MAKWECHE
  • Stanley Walton
  • Stefan Lotz
  • Stephanie Mukarugina
  • Stephen Loh Tangwe
  • Stephen Oberholzer
  • Steven Karataglidis
  • Steven Nkosi
  • Sudhanshu Barway
  • Susan Jacobs
  • Suzan Phumudzo Bvumbi
  • Tahir Aslan
  • Tebogo Mahule
  • Ted Kroon
  • Thabang Matladi
  • Thabsile Thabethe
  • Thandeka Mhlanga
  • Thembela Hillie
  • Thembinkosi Nyawo
  • Theodore Williams
  • Thifhelimbilu Daphney Bucher
  • Thinawanga Tshilande
  • THOKOZANE MOSES Sithole
  • Thokozani Khumalo
  • Thomas Konrad
  • Thomas Moyo
  • Thulani Jili
  • Thuto Mosuang
  • Tichakunda Valentine Chabata
  • Timothy Gibbon
  • Titus Masike
  • Tjaart Krüger
  • Trevor Derry
  • Tsepiso Emily Buthelezi
  • Tshepo Mahafa
  • Tshepo Ntsoane
  • Tshepo Shibambu
  • Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba
  • Vijay Kumar
  • Vincent Marsicano
  • Vinod Kumar
  • Vonani Baloyi
  • Vusi Malaza
  • vusumuzi masondo
  • wael tabaza
  • Walter Meyer
  • Warren Carlson
  • Wayne Goosen
  • Wayne Koen
  • Wiets Roos
  • Wilbert Mtangi
  • Wilfred Mbiombi
  • Wilfrid Ndebeka
  • William Horowitz
  • William Wright
  • XIFENG RUAN
  • XinLiang Yan
  • yandisa Bati
  • Yaseera Ismail
  • Yulenda Lekganyane
  • Zeblon Vilakazi
  • Zipho Ngcobo
  • Zolile Mtumela
    • 09:30 17:00
      Meetings

      Meetings

      • 09:30
        Council Meeting 1 7h 30m
    • 07:30 08:45
      Registration 1h 15m
    • 08:45 09:00
      Opening and Welcome 15m
    • 09:00 10:00
      Plenary
      • 09:00
        PLENARY: Investigation of porphyrins on metal surfaces with synchrotron radiation: conformation, magnetic and electronic properties 1h
        Speaker: Dr Andrea Goldoni (Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste)
    • 10:00 10:30
      Tea 30m
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Ms Adriana Marais (UKZN)
      • 11:10
        Femtosecond spectroscopy of the carotenoids in the main light-harvesting complex of plants 20m
        Speaker: Mr Joshua Botha (CSIR NLC)
        Slides
      • 11:30
        The role of catalytic residues in amidases as revealed by mutagenesis and X-ray crystallography 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Trevor Sewell (University of Cape Town)
      • 11:50
        Laser Penetration through different skin phototypes 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Lerothodi Leeuw (University of South Africa)
      • 10:50
        Fuelling the star formation in brightest cluster galaxies 20m
        Speaker: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
        Paper
      • 11:10
        Exploring Star Formation in Dwarf Galaxies at z~1 with the Hubble Space Telescope 20m
        Speaker: Ms Riona Ramraj (UCT, SAAO)
      • 11:50
        The Sutherland site seeing conditions and the prospect of an AO system for SALT 20m
        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 Sr<sub>3</sub>Ru<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> 20m
        Speaker: Ms Arlette Sohanfo Ngankeu (Department of Physics University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 10:50
        Investigation of Diffusion for the ion implanted Xenon in 6H-SiC 20m
        Speaker: Ms Thabsile Thabethe (University of pretoria (Tuks))
      • 11:10
        Modification of glassy Carbon under Strontium ion implantation 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Ms Pulane Moleme (200922)
      • 11:50
        Relative stability of graphene and carbon nanotube structures 20m
        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<sub>100-<sub><I>x</I></sub></sub>Os<sub><I>x</I></sub>alloys 20m
        Speaker: Mr Pius Rodney Fernando (PhD Student)
        Paper
      • 10:50
        Characterization of Transition metal nitrides thin films deposited using RF Magnetron Sputtering 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Kingsley Obodo (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
      • 11:30
        Synthesis and characterization metal chalcogenide nanocrystals used as active layers in solar cells 20m
        Speaker: Mr Pierre Mubiayi Kalenga (University of Witwatersrand)
      • 11:50
        The calculated vacancy formation energies of Al, Ni, Cu, Pd, Ag, and Pt. 20m
        Speaker: Ms Cornelia van der Walt (Physics Department, University of the Free State)
        Paper
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 11:10
        The Virtual Observatory - A New Era for Astronomy Education 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sudhanshu Barway (South African Astronomical Observatory)
      • 11:30
        Postgraduate student driven outreach in physics at Stellenbosch University 20m
        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? 20m
        Speaker: Ms Buyi Sondezi (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Mr fhumulani nemulodi (University of stellenbosch)
      • 10:50
        Aspects of the structure of heavy carbon isotopes 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 11:10
        Search for the 5 alpha cluster state in 20Ne 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jacobus Swartz (Stellenbosch University)
      • 11:30
        Cluster Model Analysis of Th isotopes 20m
        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. 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Dr Angela Dudley (CSIR National Laser Centre)
      • 10:50
        A coaxial superposition of coherent Gaussian beams 20m
        Speaker: Mr Darryl Naidoo (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
      • 11:10
        Bessel-Gaussian entanglement 20m
        Speaker: Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR National Laser Centre)
      • 11:30
        Efficient sorting of Bessel beams 20m
        Speaker: Ms Thandeka Mhlanga (CSIR National Laser Centre)
      • 11:50
        Beam shaping with a laser amplifier 20m
        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 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Ms Charlotte Hillebrand (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 11:30
        Detecting Lightning Distribution Changes using Satellite Imagery 20m
        Speaker: Ms Aimee Booysens (SANSA Space Science)
      • 11:50
        Monitoring land-cover changes using satellite imagery 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Ludwig Combrinck (HartRAO)
      • 10:50
        Preliminary site survey for a laser interferometer gravitational-wave observatory (LIGO) for South Africa 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Ludwig Combrinck (HartRAO)
      • 11:10
        Investigation of Phase Transitions in Tungsten Trioxide 20m
        Speaker: Mr Malcolm Govender (CSIR)
    • 12:10 13:10
      Plenary
      • 12:10
        PLENARY: Synchrotron radiation characterizations of carbon-based nanostructures 1h
        Speaker: Dr Cinzia Cepek (Istituto Officina dei Materiali - CNR)
    • 13:10 14:10
      Lunch 1h
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Bryan Trevor Sewell (University of Cape Town)
      • 14:30
        Modelling interacting filaments in motility assays 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 14:50
        A matched quadruplet of terbium radionuclides for nuclear imaging and radionuclide therapy 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Khaled Said (Msc. student university of Cape town)
        Paper
      • 14:30
        Development of an Improved Mode Identification Formula For Pulsating Stars 20m
        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 20m
        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. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Sipho Dlamini (University of the Free State: Physics Department)
        Paper
    • 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<sub>100-<i>x</i></sub>Al<sub><i>x</i></sub>)<sub>99</sub>V<sub>1</sub> alloy system 20m
        Speaker: Mr Blessed Muchono (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 14:30
        AES and TOF-SIMS measurements of In segregation in a polycrystalline Cu crystal 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Ms laure catala (SAAO-UCT)
      • 14:50
        Overview of the Extended Curriculum Programme Physics at the University of the Western Cape 20m
        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 <sup>74</sup>Ge 20m
        Speaker: Dr DINESH NEGI (iThemba LABS)
      • 14:30
        Reaction mechanisms studied using the iThemba LABS recoil detector 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sifiso Ntshangase (University of Zululand)
      • 14:50
        Search for chirality in 193Tl 20m
        Speaker: Mr Joram Ndayishimye (Stellenbosch University)
        Slides
    • 14:10 15:10
      Photonics: Cold atoms

      Photonics

      Convener: Erich Rohwer
      • 14:10
        Cold Atoms at UKZN 20m
        Speaker: Dr Michael Morrissey (University of KwaZulu NAtal)
        Paper
      • 14:30
        DIVISION MEETING 40m
    • 14:10 15:10
      Space Science

      Space Science

      Convener: Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha
      • 14:10
        Prediction of foF2 from GPS TEC over AFRICA 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mubela Mutale (University Of Zambia)
        Paper
    • 14:10 15:10
      Theoretical

      Theoretical and Computational Physics

    • 15:10 15:40
      Tea 30m
    • 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. 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Nicholas Ade (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg)
      • 16:20
        A Novel Mode of Current Switching Dependent on Activated Charge Transport 20m
        Speaker: Mr Stanley Walton (University of Cape Town)
        Paper
    • 15:40 16:40
      Astro

      Astrophysics

      Convener: Dr Lerothodi Leeuw (University of Johannesburg)
      • 15:40
        The Virtual Atomic and Molecular Data Centre (VAMDC) 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Derck Smits (University of SA)
      • 16:00
        Elemental abundance determinations in photoionized nebulae 20m
        Speaker: Ms Andri Prozesky (Unisa)
      • 16:20
        Spectroscopic Observations of Eclipsing Contact Binary Stars 20m
        Speaker: Ms Patricia Skelton (UNISA)
        Slides
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Ms Mamogo Masenya (University of Limpopo)
      • 16:00
        Computer Simulation Study Of Manganese Dioxide Nanotubes 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Prospery C. SIMPEMBA (Copperbelt University)
        Slides
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Sekhar Chandra Ray (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 16:20
        Synthesis of zinc oxide based nanophosphors by solution-combustion method 20m
        Speaker: Dr Vinod Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, ZA-9300)
        Paper
    • 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! 20m
        Speaker: Dr Emanuela Carleschi (Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 16:00
        University students’ performance in different types of exam questions informs on their problem solving skills as well as studying ability 20m
        Speaker: Dr Claudia Albers (WITS university)
        Paper
      • 16:20
        The IAU Office of Astronomy Development 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Dr Elena Lawrie (iThemba LABS)
        Paper
      • 16:00
        Simulating the position sensitivity of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector 20m
        Speaker: Mr Sive Noncolela (UWC)
        Slides
      • 16:20
        Depletion voltage measurements of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector. 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Egmont Rohwer (Stellenbosch University)
      • 16:00
        Observation of structural dynamics of 1T-TiSe<sub>2</sub> using femtosecond electron diffraction 20m
        Speaker: Ms Aminat Oyiza Suleiman (Laser Research Institute)
      • 16:20
        Adaptive quantum coherent control of a multilevel molecular system in the time-frequency domain 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Dr Stefan Lotz (SANSA)
      • 16:00
        Extraction of surface impedance from magnetotelluric data 20m
        Speaker: Mr Sfundo Khanyile (SANSA Space Science)
        Paper
        Slides
      • 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 20m
        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 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)
      • 17:40
        A reflection setup for Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy 1h
        Speaker: Mr Shane Smith (Physics Post Graduate Student)
      • 17:40
        A Theoretical Investigation of the Structural, Electronic and Phase transition of Molybdenum Selenide compounds 1h
        Speaker: Mr Mahmud Abdulsalam (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg)
      • 17:40
        Analysis of electron diffraction patterns in DCNQI salts 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Thulani Jili (University of Zululand)
      • 17:40
        Assessment of Neutron-Irradiated 3C-SiC 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)
      • 17:40
        Azimuthal beam superpositions with intra-cavity rings 1h
        Speaker: Mr Darryl Naidoo (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
      • 17:40
        Blue luminescence from Bi doped MgAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> prepared by the combustion method 1h
        Speaker: Mr Wael Tabaza (University of the Free State)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Characterization of epitaxial Cr thin films 1h
        Speaker: Mr P R Fernando (University of Johannesbug)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Comparative analysis of fabricated Titanium Schottky doides on silicon and gold doped silicon 1h
        Speaker: Mr Fred Joe Nambala (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:40
        Competitive Growth Texture of Pulse Laser Deposited VO2 Nanostructures on Glass Substrate 1h
        Speaker: Mr itani given madiba (iThemba labs)
      • 17:40
        Computational studies of the bulk cobalt pentlandite (Co<sub>9</sub>S<sub>8</sub>): Validation of the potential model. 1h
        Speaker: Dr Mofuti Mehlape (University Of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus))
        Paper
      • 17:40
        computer modelling studies of pressure dependance on cobalt pentlandite mineral 1h
        Speaker: Ms Mallasaitiwa Mphahlele (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:40
        Control of Magnetism near Metal to Insulator Transitions of VO2 1h
        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. 1h
        Speaker: Ms Edzani Ratsibi (Student)
      • 17:40
        Design and evaluation of a low-cost photovoltaic system with semi-diffuse structured Aluminium reflectors 1h
        Speaker: Mr Joseph Simfukwe (The Copperbelt University)
        Slides
      • 17:40
        Development of Durban LIDAR system for aerosol and temperature measurements in the neutral atmosphere 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Abd Ellateef Abbass (University of the Free State)
        Paper
      • 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. 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr A. Yousif (University of the Free State)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Effect of synthesis temperature on the structure, morphology and optical properties of PbS nanoparticles prepared by chemical bath deposition method 1h
        Speaker: Mr Lehlohonolo Koao (UFS (Qwa Qwa Campus))
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Effect of the alpha particle charge state and energy on irradiation induced deep level defects in ZnO 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Dr JAPPIE DOLO (University of the free state)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Effects of Combinational Doping on the Phase Transformation of Nano Titanium Dioxide 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Setumo Victor Motloung (University of the Free State)
      • 17:40
        Effects of different TiO<sub>2</sub> phases on the luminescence of CaTiO<sub>3</sub>:Pr<sup>3+</sup> 1h
        Speaker: Mr Luyanda Lunga Noto (University of Free State (Student))
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Efficient Ho:YLF laser pumped by a Tm:fiber laser 1h
        Speaker: Mr Wayne Koen (CSIR National Laser Centre)
      • 17:40
        Electrical and magnetic properties of NdAuGe compound 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Alexander Paradzah (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:40
        Electrospun polyehylene oxide nanocomposite fibers reinforced withVO2 nanoparticles: Fabrication and optical analysis 1h
        Speaker: Ms Aline SIMO (PHD Student)
      • 17:40
        Encoding mutually unbiased bases in orbital angular momentum for quantum key distribution 1h
        Speaker: Dr Angela Dudley (CSIR National Laser Centre)
      • 17:40
        Energy transfer and photoluminescence properties of Ce3+ and/or Tb3+-doped PbS nanorods. 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)
      • 17:40
        Evaporation models for segregation 1h
        Speaker: Mr Shaun Cronje (UFS)
      • 17:40
        Experimental Setup in Cold Atom Experiment 1h
        Speaker: Mr Sanele Dlamini (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 17:40
        First-Principles Study of Thermodynamic and Dynamic Stability of Ru-Cr Alloys 1h
        Speaker: Dr Malebo Tibane (University of South Africa)
      • 17:40
        Growth and characterization of carbon nanotubes on ZrN thin film surfaces 1h
        Speakers: Prof. Muzi Ndwandwe (University of Zululand) , Mr Thembinkosi Nyawo (University of Zululand)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Influence of magnetic field on the transition temperature of the (Cr<sub>84</sub>Re<sub>16</sub>)<sub>89.6</sub>V<sub>10.4</sub> alloy 1h
        Speaker: Mrs Bincy Susan Jacobs (University Of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Luminescence properties of blue-red emitting SrAlxOy:1 percent Eu2+,x percent Cr3+ phosphors prepared using sol-gel method 1h
        Speaker: Ms Angelina Seithati Tebele (Student)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Luminescent properties of Y2O3:Bi3+ 1h
        Speaker: Mrs Rasha Mohmmed Jafer Bakeet (University of the Free State)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Luminescent properties of Ca<sub>5</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>OH:Gd<sup>3+</sup>, Pr<sup>3+</sup> phosphor powder 1h
        Speaker: Ms Puseletso MOKOENA (UFS)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Luminescent properties of Dy3+, Eu3+, Tb3+ and Sm3+ doped barium borate phosphors synthesized by solution combustion process. 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)
      • 17:40
        Luminescent properties of Pr<sup>3+</sup>doped SrF<sub>2</sub> at different synthesis 1h
        Speaker: Mr MYA Yagoub (University of the Free State)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Magnetic properties of Cr/Cr<sub>99.65</sub>Ru<sub>0.35</sub> hetero-structures 1h
        Speaker: Mrs Susan Jacobs (UJ)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Magnetic properties of Sn0.2Cr1.8-xFexO4 nanooxides. 1h
        Speaker: Mr Kalengay Mbela (UKZN)
      • 17:40
        Magnetic Symmetry for Hexagonal Manganite RMO3 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Ms Mulundumina Shimaponda (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:40
        Microstructural Characterization of Sub-micron Copper Powder Consolidated by Spark plasma sintering for Heat Sink. 1h
        Speaker: Dr Joseph Asante (TUT)
      • 17:40
        Modal decomposition of Bessel-Gaussian beams 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Justice Sompo Mpoyo (university of johannesburg)
      • 17:40
        Molecular dynamics simulations of Ti and Y impurities in tin-dioxide (SnO2) 1h
        Speaker: Dr Thuto Mosuang (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:40
        On the metastability of the C center in Silicon: An ab initio study 1h
        Speaker: Mr Cecil Ouma (Student)
      • 17:40
        One step synthesis and characterization of Indium Monoselenide nanoparticles for photovoltaic application 1h
        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 1h
        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. 1h
        Speaker: Mr Manaka Mmakgabo (Student)
      • 17:40
        Plasma dynamics and species emission study of vanadium (IV) oxide (VO2) in oxygen background 1h
        Speaker: Ms Bathusile Masina (CSIR National Laser Centre)
      • 17:40
        Production and characterisation of silicon nanoparticles for printed electronics 1h
        Speaker: Mr David Unuigbe (University of Cape Town)
      • 17:40
        Quantum entanglement with a Hermite-Gaussian pump 1h
        Speaker: Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR National Laser Centre)
      • 17:40
        Raman Spectral Analysis of Organometallic Composite Film Synthesized by Electrochemical Route 1h
        Speaker: Dr Vijay Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, The Free State, South Africa)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Raman spectroscopy of biological and chemical samples 1h
        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. 1h
        Speaker: Mr LESOLLE SEBITLA (PhD student)
      • 17:40
        Sn and Sb segregation in single and polycrystalline Cu 1h
        Speaker: Dr Joseph Asante (Tshwane University of Technology)
      • 17:40
        Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of terbium ion doped zinc oxide nanoparticles 1h
        Speaker: Mr Guy Leba Kabongo (University of South Africa)
      • 17:40
        Spin-dependent electronic properties of random layered semiconductor systems 1h
        Speaker: Mr Kagiso Mpshe (unisa)
      • 17:40
        SSC-DFTB parameterization of Pd and TiO<sub>2</sub> systems 1h
        Speaker: Ms Moyahabo Hellen Chuma (University of Limpopo)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Static electrical characteristics of silicon diodes at different temperatures: For radiation-hard detectors. 1h
        Speaker: Dr Sabata Moloi (University of South Africa)
      • 17:40
        Structural and electronic properties of chalcopyrite AlAgX2 and AlCuX2(X= S, Se, Te) 1h
        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 ) 1h
        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. 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Erasmus Koena Rammutla (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:40
        Study of Nanomaterials under High Pressure 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Wilfred Mbiombi (University of wits)
      • 17:40
        Synthesis and Characterization of CaBxOy:Eu3+ nano-phosphors prepared using Solution - Combustion Method 1h
        Speaker: Mr THOKOZANE MOSES Sithole (University Of the Free State)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Synthesis and characterization of luminescence properties of CaAl2O4:Eu2+,Tm3+ phosphors powder 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Mokhotjwa Simon Dhlamini (University of South Africa)
      • 17:40
        Synthesis and characterization of magnetron sputter deposited Ge-nanowires. 1h
        Speakers: Mr Charles Thulani Thethwayo (University of Zululand) , Mr Thembinkosi Nyawo (University of Zululand)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Synthesis and characterization of tin oxide nanostructures for gas sensing applications 1h
        Speaker: Mr Bongani Thabethe (Msm csir)
      • 17:40
        Synthesis and Characterization of white light emitting Sr<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>4</sub>:Tb<sup>3+</sup>,Eu<sup>3+</sup> phosphor 1h
        Speaker: Ms Modiehi Amelia Tshabalala (University of the Free State)
        Poster
      • 17:40
        Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles 1h
        Speaker: Dr Girma Goro Gonfa (Haramaya University)
      • 17:40
        Synthesis and magnetic characterizations of MnxFe3-xO4 nanoferrites 1h
        Speaker: Dr Hafiz M I Abdallah (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 17:40
        Synthesis and magnetic properties of Mg1-xZnxFe2O4 nanoferrites 1h
        Speaker: Dr Thomas Moyo (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 17:40
        Synthesis, structural and magnetic properties of MnxNi1-xFe2O4 nanoferrites 1h
        Speaker: Dr Hafiz M I Abdallah (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 17:40
        The determination of critical behavior of ferromagnetic CeCuGe using magnetocaloric effect 1h
        Speaker: Ms Buyi Sondezi (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        The elastic properties and the phonon dispersions of TiPtCo shape memory alloy using the supercell approach 1h
        Speaker: Ms Rosinah Mahlangu (University of Limpopo)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Theoretical Study of Positron States in Barium Flouride using Independent Particle Model and Generalized Gradient Approximation 1h
        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. 1h
        Speaker: Ms Helga Danga (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:40
        Thermodynamic stability of VO2 in contact with thin metal films 1h
        Speaker: Ms Nokwethemba Fortunate Thabezhe (University of Zululand)
      • 17:40
        Thermodynamic, structural, electronic and mechanical stability study of olivine LiMPO<sub>4</sub> (M: Mn, Fe, Co) 1h
        Speaker: Mr NDANDULENI LESLEY LETHOLE (SAIP)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Thermoluminescence study of beta -irradiated SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ phosphors. 1h
        Speaker: Mr ALI WAKO (UFS (Qwa Qwa Campus))
        Paper
        Slides
      • 17:40
        Tuneable Gaussian to Flat-top resonator by amplitude beam shaping 1h
        Speaker: Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)
      • 17:40
        YVO4:Eu3+ thin films prepared by PLD 1h
        Speaker: Ms Kewele Emily Foka (University of the Fee Stae)
        Paper
    • 18:40 20:40
      Meetings

      Meetings

      • 18:40
        Council Meeting 2 2h
    • 07:30 08:00
      Registration 30m
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Dr Andrew Collier (SANSA Space Science)
      • 09:20
        NON-SPECIALIST: Numerical Modelling of Pavement Materials 40m
        Speaker: Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
        Paper
    • 09:00 10:00
      Astro

      Astrophysics

      Convener: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
      • 09:00
        DIVISION MEETING 40m
    • 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. 20m
        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. 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Ms Buyi Sondezi (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 09:20
        Structural and Magnetic Properties of MgxSrxMnxCo1-3xFe2O4 Nanoparticle ferrites 20m
        Speaker: Mr Nadir Osman (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
        Paper
        Slides
      • 09:40
        Synthesis, characterization and gas sensing applications of Tungsten Trioxide 20m
        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" 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 09:40
        What is problem-solving? 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Dr Francesco Bossu (iThemba LABS)
      • 09:20
        Research progress in the Η→Ζ&Zeta;<sup>(∗)</sup>→τ<sup>+</sup> τ<sup>-</sup> l<sup>+</sup>l<sup>-</sup> decay channel 20m
        Speaker: Mr Guillermo Hamity (Msc Physics (WITS))
        Paper
      • 09:40
        Leptons from J/ψ and heavy-flavour hadron decays in pp and Pb-Pb collisions studied with ALICE at the LHC 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Bernard Mvula (Doctoral Student)
        Paper
      • 09:20
        The Impact of Low Intensity Laser Irradiation on Lung Cancer Stem Cell Viability and Proliferation 20m
        Speaker: Ms Anna Magdalena Crous (Anine)
        Paper
      • 09:40
        Graphene substrates for increased embryonic stem cell optical transfection efficiency 20m
        Speaker: Dr Patience Mthunzi (CSIR - NLC)
    • 09:00 10:00
      Space Science

      Space Science

      • 09:00
        DIVISION MEETING 40m A0-56

        A0-56

    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Bahati Mukeru (UNISA)
      • 09:20
        DIVISION MEETING 40m
    • 10:00 10:30
      Tea 30m
    • 10:30 11:50
      Applied: Meeting

      Applied Physics Forum

      Convener: Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU)
      • 10:30
        DIVISION MEETING 40m
      • 11:10
        South African night sky brightness during high aerosol epochs 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
    • 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 40m
        Speaker: Prof. Catherine Cress (CHPC/UWC)
      • 11:10
        Line, LINER, linest - from micro-AGN to ultra-luminous LINERS. One and the same? 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 11:30
        Dust in the Radio Galaxy and Merger Remnant NGC 1316 (Fornax A) 20m
        Speaker: Mr Bernard Duah Asabere (Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Ms Kirsty Sanders (university of the witwatersrand)
      • 10:50
        Electronic Transport Properties of Silicon-germanium Nanowires 20m
        Speaker: Mr Tahir Aslan (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 11:10
        Magnetic Properties of CoFe2O4/CoFe2 nanocomposites reduced by activated charcoal in argon atmosphere 20m
        Speaker: Mr Itegbeyogene Ezekiel (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
        Paper
      • 11:30
        Mott’s Variable Range Hopping Model: an Easy Method for Identification of Phase Transition 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Vincent Marsicano (University of the Witswatersrand)
        Paper
      • 10:50
        Spin-lattice relaxation in Fe implanted ZnO 20m
        Speaker: Mr Hilary Masenda (Wits)
      • 11:10
        The effect of EWG and EDG on the HOMO and LUMO levels of Alq3. 20m
        Speaker: Ms Mart-Mari Duvenhage (University of the Free State)
        Paper
      • 11:30
        White Cathodoluminescence Zn<sub>0.3</sub>Mg<sub>0.7</sub>Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>:Tb<sup>3+</sup>;Eu<sup>3+</sup> phosphor 20m
        Speaker: Mr Samy Shaat (Department of Physics at University of Free State)
        Paper
    • 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? 20m
        Speaker: Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 10:50
        Active Learning 101 20m
        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. 20m
        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 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Ferdinand Schenck (UCT)
      • 10:50
        Using the Higgs as a portal to the "hidden sector" 20m
        Speaker: Dr Elizabeth Castaneda (University of Johannesburg)
        notes
        Paper
      • 11:10
        Search of invisible anomalous Higgs boson decays with the ATLAS detector at the LHC 20m
        Speaker: Itumeleng Molefi
        Paper
      • 11:30
        Applications of JIMLWK Evolution to Exclusive J/&psi; Production in the ATLAS Detector 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Riaan Stuart Coetzee (SU)
      • 10:50
        A 2-crystal high-power CW and Q-switched Nd:YLF laser at 1314nm 20m
        Speaker: Mr Roelf Botha (HartRAO)
        Slides
      • 11:10
        5 Watt Zinc Germanium Phosphide Optical Parametric Oscillator 20m
        Speaker: Mr Cobus Jacobs (CSIR National Laser Centre)
      • 11:30
        Acousto vs. Electro Optic Modulators in Short pulse, high peak power Q-switched lasers 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Emmanuel Nahayo (SANSA Space Science)
      • 11:10
        NON-SPECIALIST: Progress with the development of the Lunar Laser Ranger for South Africa 40m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 10:50
        Concavity of energy surfaces 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 11:10
        Heavy Baryons with Strangeness 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jaco Blanckenberg (Stellenbosch University)
        Paper
      • 11:30
        Finite-size key in QKD protocols for Renyi entropies 20m
        Speaker: Mr Mhlambululi Mafu (Centre for Quantum Technology)
        Paper
    • 11:50 12:50
      Plenary
      • 11:50
        PLENARY: Gender Gap in Science and Leadership 1h
        Speaker: Dr Barbara Montanari (STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory)
    • 12:50 13:50
      Lunch 1h
    • 12:50 13:50
      WiPiSA Lunch 1h
    • 13:50 15:10
      Applied: Telecommunication

      Applied Physics Forum

      Convener: Dr phil ferrer (wits)
      • 13:50
        Advancement of quantum communication through entanglement 20m
        Speaker: Ms Yaseera Ismail (UKZN)
        Paper
      • 14:10
        Chromatic dispersion compensation for VCSEL transmission for applications such as Square Kilometre Array South Africa 20m
        Speaker: Mr Enoch Rotich Kipnoo (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
        Paper
        Slides
      • 14:30
        Implementation and security analysis of fiber-based B92 QKD protocol 20m
        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 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Marcellin Atemkeng Teufack (Rhodes University)
      • 14:10
        New minimization techniques, solvers and calibration algorithms 20m
        Speaker: Mr Emmanuel Gazoya (Rhodes University)
      • 14:30
        Measuring and correcting primary beam instability in radio interferometry 20m
        Speaker: Mr Spheshile Makhathini (Rhodes University)
      • 14:50
        Analysis of Self-Calibration Artefacts 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr William Wright (University of the Witwatersrand)
        Paper
      • 14:30
        DIVISION MEETING 40m
    • 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 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr George Chimowa (Wits)
      • 14:30
        DIVISION MEETING 40m
    • 13:50 15:10
      Education

      Education

      Convener: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
      • 13:50
        NON-SPECIALIST: Skills development and training 40m
        Speaker: Dr RAYMOND WALTER SPARROW (CSIR - SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY ERA (BIOSCIENCES))
      • 14:30
        DIVISION MEETING 40m
    • 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 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Dr I. T. Usman (Wits)
      • 14:50
        Quasi-free nucleon knockout contribution in 40Ca(p,p') inclusive scattering at 200 MeV 20m
        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 20m
        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. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Wilfrid Ndebeka (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)
      • 14:30
        The effect of SLM dependent dispersion on spatial beam shaping 20m
        Speaker: Mr Dirk-Mathys Spangenberg (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 14:50
        Material characterization using Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Thinawanga Tshilande (SANSA Space Science)
      • 14:10
        Correlation between SQUID data and ionospheric and/or seismic events 20m
        Speaker: Mr Thabang Matladi (South African National Space Agency)
        Paper
      • 14:30
        Characterization of TRINNI events 20m
        Speaker: Mr Kevin Garapo (School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville)
      • 14:50
        Acoustic resonators above sunspot umbrae 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Simon Moolman (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:10
        Simulating Black-Hole Radiation. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Warren Carlson (University of the Witwatersrand)
        Paper
      • 14:30
        Black-Hole Pulsar Binaries: Simulations on the Grid. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Warren Carlson (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:50
        Nuclear Matter Equation of State and the Neutron Stars 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg)
    • 15:10 15:40
      Tea 30m
    • 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. 20m
        Speaker: Mr olakunle Olauwaleye (University of Johannesburh)
        Slides
      • 16:00
        Ion Beam Modification of the Structure and Properties of Hexagonal Boron Nitride 20m
        Speaker: Ms Emily Aradi (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 16:20
        Elemental analysis of Kimberlite and associated Country Rock 20m
        Speaker: Mr Marius Tchonang Pokaha (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
        Slides
    • 15:40 16:40
      Astro

      Astrophysics

      Convener: Dr Andreas Faltenbacher (WITS)
      • 16:00
        Shedding light on the invisible - Radio signals from Dark Matter 20m
        Speaker: Ms Nicola Orford (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 16:20
        Polarized Compton scattering in cosmic structures 20m
        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 LiMn<sub>2</sub> O<sub>4</sub> and nickel doped LiMn<sub>2</sub> O<sub>4</sub> 20m
        Speaker: Mr kemeridge Tumelo Malatji (University of Limpopo)
      • 16:00
        Computer simulation studies of SPINEL LiTi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> 20m
        Speaker: Ms Raesibe Sylvia Ledwaba (University Of Limpopo)
      • 16:20
        Phase stability and martensitic transformation of TiPt shape memory alloys 20m
        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<sub>x</sub>(Mg, Co)<sub>0.5-x</sub>Zn<sub>0.5</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Ms Pontsho Sylvia Mbule (University of the Free State)
        Paper
      • 16:20
        Energy loss and energy loss straggling of (MeV) heavy ions through thin film materials by Time of Flight spectrometry 20m
        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 1h
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Hein Fourie (Stellenbosch University)
        Paper
      • 16:00
        Monte Carlo simulation of Neutron Transport in Nuclear Reactors 20m
        Speaker: Ms Rotondwa Mudau (UJ)
        Paper
      • 16:20
        Validation of a passive beam Monte Carlo model for measuring prompt gamma rays during proton radiotherapy 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jeyasingam Jeyasugiththan (University of Cape Town)
        Paper
    • 15:40 16:40
      Photonics: Digital laser

      Photonics

      Convener: Lourens Botha
      • 15:40
        The digital laser 20m
        Speaker: Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)
      • 16:00
        NON-SPECIALIST: Laser spectroscopy of natural light harvesting: unravel, regulate and control 40m
        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 20m
        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 20m
        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 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Thomas Konrad (UKZN)
      • 16:00
        Nitrogen-Vacancy colour centre in diamond characterization using QUANTUM ESPRESSO 20m
        Speaker: Mr Bheki Zulu (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 16:20
        Quantum Measurements Along Accelerated World-Lines 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jonathan Hartman (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
        Slides
    • 16:40 17:40
      Plenary
      • 16:40
        PLENARY: Nanomechanical sensing for biology and medicine 1h
        Speaker: Dr Marco Lazzarino (IOM-CNR, Laboratorio TASC, Trieste, Italy)
    • 17:40 18:40
      Poster2
      • 17:40
        <sup>194</sup>Tl as the first example revealing chiral symmetry breaking in the pair of four-quasiparticle bands 1h
        Speaker: Dr Paulus Masiteng (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        A 40 Gbps Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Optical Network for Data Transmission for MeerKAT 1h
        Speaker: Mr Hamed Kourouma (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        A comparative analysis of first year physics student expectations at the University of the Western Cape and Military Academy 1h
        Speaker: Dr Mkhululi Jacobs (Stellenbosch University)
      • 17:40
        A multiple instrument investigation of the nature of geomagnetic pulsations 1h
        Speaker: Mr Zolile Mtumela (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 17:40
        A Search for Pulsations in the Infrared region of Herbig Ae star V589 Mon 1h
        Speaker: Mr Luvo Ntamehlo (University of North West(Mafikeng Campus))
      • 17:40
        A solar-thermal cooker using high-pressure steam for heat transfer 1h
        Speaker: Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN)
      • 17:40
        A solar-thermal cooker using oil for heat transfer 1h
        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. 1h
        Speaker: Dr Jacques Bezuidenhout (Stellenboch University)
      • 17:40
        AC/DC performance of a fully printed current switching silicon based transistor 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Lerato Shikwambana (CSIR-NLC)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        AFM and SEM studies Zr thin films on SiC 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)
      • 17:40
        Analysis of the Tsallis distribution and it's applicability to high energy physics 1h
        Speaker: Andile Whitehead (University of Cape Town)
      • 17:40
        Analytical evaluation of energy losses of an air source heat pump water heater 1h
        Speaker: Mr Stephen Tangwe (Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Angular distribution of the Isovector giant dipole resonance (IVGDR) in neutron-rich calcium isotopes with proton inelastic scattering reaction at 200 MeV 1h
        Speaker: Mr Mouftahou Latif (Wits)
      • 17:40
        Anomalous Higgs Couplings 1h
        Speaker: Mr Gilad Amar (University of the Witwatersrand)
        Paper
        Poster
      • 17:40
        Assessment of wind energy potential in the Amatole District in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa 1h
        Speaker: Mr Peace-Maker Masukume (University of Fort Hare, Department of Physics)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Astereoseismology of Beta Cepheid Stars using multicolor photometry: Mode Identication. 1h
        Speaker: Mr LLOYD KEELEY (NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY)
      • 17:40
        Black-Hole Pulsar Binaries: Timing and Fluxes. 1h
        Speaker: Mr Bevan Tucker (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:40
        CFD simulation of the CSL 1h
        Speaker: Mr Conrad Mahlase (SAIP)
      • 17:40
        Challenges in the simulations of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector 1h
        Speaker: Dr T.D. Bucher (iThemba LABS)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Comparison of two Software Packages for High Resolution Gamma Spectrometry Used for Neutron Activation Analysis of Biomonitors 1h
        Speaker: Ms Ntombizikhona Beaulah Ndlovu (Stellenbosch University)
      • 17:40
        Digital signal processing algorithm for signal analysis and performance monitoring in an optical communication link 1h
        Speaker: Mr Tichakunda Valentine Chabata (NMMU)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Evaluation of the NeQuick model in Southern mid-latitudes using South African co-located GPS and Ionosonde stations data 1h
        Speaker: Mr Sylvain Malan Ahoua (South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space science)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Evidence for SuperDARN polar mesosphere summer echoes (PMSE) at SANAE IV, Antarctica: first observation 1h
        Speaker: Dr Nkanyiso Mbatha (SANSA-Space Science)
      • 17:40
        Experimental Characterisatics of small oil Thermal Energy Storage (TES) tank for domestic applications 1h
        Speaker: Ms Abigail Phori (North West University)
      • 17:40
        Higgs to Four Lepton 1h
        Speaker: Mr Robert Reed (University of Witwatersrand)
      • 17:40
        High Voltage Board for the Mobile Test Bench for the ATLAS Detector 1h
        Speaker: Mr Robert Reed (University of Witwatersrand)
        Slides
      • 17:40
        Hybrid Two-way QKD in Free Space 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Dr Daniel Wamwangi (wits university)
      • 17:40
        Inversion of Geomagnetic Fields to Derive Ionospheric Currents that Drive Geomagnetically Induced Currents. 1h
        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
      • 17:40
        Investigating Dunedin Whistlers using Volcanic Lightning 1h
        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. 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr KGOTLAESELE JOHNSON SENOSI (University of Cape Town/iThemba LABS)
      • 17:40
        Ionospheric response during geomagnetic storm events in 2004 1h
        Speaker: Mrs Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba (SANSA Space Science)
      • 17:40
        Kinetic analysis of the various biomass / coal blends for co-gasification purpose 1h
        Speaker: Mr Polycarp Mabizela (FHIT)
      • 17:40
        LED Board for the mobile test bench 1h
        Speaker: Mr Titus Masike (University of Witwatersrand)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Life time measurements in the transitional nucleus 150Sm 1h
        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. 1h
        Speaker: Dr Jacques Bezuidenhout (Stellenboch University)
      • 17:40
        Measuring the performance of the iThemba LABS Segmented Clover Detector 1h
        Speaker: Dr O. SHIRINDA (iThemba LABS)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Methods for measuring and Modeling geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) on power lines 1h
        Speaker: Mrs Electdom Matandirotya (SANSA: Space Science, Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Modelling Stellar Convection 1h
        Speaker: Mr Matthew Johnson (The University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:40
        Modelling the atmosphere of A-Stars using the ATLAS9 program with OPAL EOS. 1h
        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) 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Simon Broadley (Electron Microscope Unit)
      • 17:40
        New iThemba-LABS and Wits University Ion Implantation Facility 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:40
        Open-source electronics for quantum key distribution 1h
        Speaker: Mr Marco Mariola (University of kwazulu-natal)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Orbital simulations for a satellite with a corona ionization thruster 1h
        Speaker: Dr phil ferrer (wits)
      • 17:40
        Outdoor perfomance parameters, temperature effect and irradiance measurements in Photovoltaic home system 1h
        Speaker: Ms Primrose Nosicelo Njingana (FHIT)
      • 17:40
        Performance monitoring of a Field-Batch Biogas Digester fed with agricultural wastes at different mixing ratios 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Mulaudzi IMMANUEL (UWC)
      • 17:40
        Preliminary results of a Monte Carlo study to determine neutron fleunce using activation 1h
        Speaker: Mr Mathews Makhubela (University of The Western Cape)
      • 17:40
        Probing the Cosmological Model With Meerkat and the SKA 1h
        Speaker: Mr Siyambonga Matshawule (University of the Western Cape)
      • 17:40
        Pulse Delay Chromatic Dispersion Measurements in Single Mode Fibre 1h
        Speaker: Mr Shukree Wassin (NMMU Physics Department)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP) 1h
        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 1h
        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 1h
        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) 1h
        Speaker: Dr Nurur Rahman (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Redesign of the High Voltage Controller Card in Mobidick4 1h
        Speaker: Mr JOSEPH ASARE (UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND)
      • 17:40
        SDSS J12002-0204: Unusual I Zw 1 object or a nearby BAL Seyfert? 1h
        Speakers: Prof. Hartmut Winkler (University of Johannesburg) , Dr Nurur Rahman (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Shining Light through walls using dark matter - Axion-photon mixing in astrophysics 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Sergio Colafrancesco (University of Witwatersrand)
      • 17:40
        Simulation of Electron Dynamics in the Earth's Magnetosphere 1h
        Speaker: Mrs Mahassin. A. A Nemair (University of KawZulu-Natal)
      • 17:40
        Simulations of oblique electrostatic wave propagation 1h
        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. 1h
        Speaker: Mr Ross Schultz (Nelson Mandela Metropolitian University)
      • 17:40
        Studies of the amplitude ratios in the atmosphere of the sun 1h
        Speaker: Mr Patrick Abedigamba Oyirwoth (North West University, Mafikeng Campus)
      • 17:40
        Study of octupole vibrations in nearly spherical nuclei. 1h
        Speaker: Ms Nontobeko Khumalo (Masters Student)
      • 17:40
        Synthesis and characterisation of carbon nanostructures, for hydrogen storage and gas sensing application. 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Jean Cleymans (University of Cape Town)
      • 17:40
        Temporal variation of line radiation from the GTS-ECRIS at iThemba labs 1h
        Speaker: Mr Muneer Sakildien (iThemba LABS)
      • 17:40
        The development of a converter target for the production of radioactive beams at iThemba LABS 1h
        Speaker: Mr Zipho Ngcobo (iThemba Labs)
      • 17:40
        The discovery of a Higgs boson at the LHC and future prospects 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Bruce Mellado (University of the Witwatersrand)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        The importance of damage tests 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Ms Sibongiseni Gaqa (University of Fort Hare)
      • 17:40
        The Quark Gluon plasma 1h
        Speakers: mervyn gumbo (iThemba LABS) , Ms sibaliso mhlanga (ithemba LABS)
      • 17:40
        The robustness of magnetic flux tubes surrounded by magnetoconvection 1h
        Speaker: Dr G.J.J. Botha (Northumbria University)
      • 17:40
        Thermodynamic Characteristics of a Large Scale Downdraft Gasifier in a Scalar Energy Field 1h
        Speaker: Mr Felix Ero (University of Fort Hare)
      • 17:40
        TIMED/SABER Observations of mesospheric inversion layers over Southern Africa 1h
        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 1h
        Speaker: Mr Mhlambululi Mafu (Centre for Quantum Technology, University of KwaZulu-Natal)
        Paper
      • 17:40
        Validation of the calculated efficiency parameters for the gamma-ray detector using 152Eu standard sources 1h
        Speaker: Mr Kutullo Maibane (Student)
    • 18:40 20:40
      Meetings

      Meetings

      • 18:40
        SAIP Council and HODs 2h
    • 07:30 08:00
      Registration 30m
    • 08:00 11:00
      Plenary
      • 08:00
        PLENARY: Dark Matter - the Unseen Universe 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Theodore Williams (South African Astronomical Observatory)
      • 09:00
        PLENARY: Beyond the Standard 1h
        Speaker: Dr Sahal Yacoob (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 10:00
        PLENARY: Shaping frequency entangled photon pairs 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Thomas Feurer (University Bern)
    • 11:00 18:00
      EXCURSIONS 7h
    • 18:00 20:00
      Meetings

      Meetings

      • 18:00
        SAIP Council and Division Chairs 2h
    • 07:30 08:00
      Registration 30m
    • 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. 1h
        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. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Lucian Bezuidenhout (NMMU Physics Department)
      • 09:20
        Comparison of indoor and outdoor current-voltage characterisation of photovoltaic modules 20m
        Speaker: Ms Jacqui Crozier (NMMU)
      • 09:40
        Effect of spectral changes on I-V parameters of triple junction solar cells 20m
        Speaker: Mr Nicholas Kwarikunda (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
        Paper
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Massimo Predieri (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 09:20
        Investigation of characteristic signals of a black-hole pulsar binary system on the grid 20m
        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 TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotube as an anode material for lithium ion batteries 20m
        Speaker: Mr Mulatedzi Gandamipfa (University of Limpopo)
      • 09:20
        DFT+U study of Li adsorption on (110) β-MnO<sub>2</sub> surface 20m
        Speaker: Ms khomotso Maenetja (University Of Limpopo)
      • 09:40
        Electronic and Optical properties of Si_3Al(P, As) 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Johan Malherbe (University of Pretoria)
      • 09:40
        Synthesis and characterization of novel semiconductor nanocrystals for third generation solar cells 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Paul Molefe (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 09:20
        The challenges of tutor training for high school learners 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg)
      • 09:40
        Conceptual Coherence By Contrast 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Ms Ntombizikhona Beaulah Ndlovu (Stellenbosch University)
        Paper
      • 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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Thokozani Khumalo (Student at University of Johannesburg (Physics Department))
        Paper
        Slides
      • 09:40
        To study the mobility of the naturally radioactive materials (NORMs) in the sediments as a function of changing environmental conditions 20m
        Speaker: Mr Nkosinathi Sipho Shongwe (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
        Slides
    • 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? 20m
        Speaker: Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR, National Laser Center)
      • 09:20
        Fibre Bragg grating Sensor For Real Time Fence Monitoring 20m
        Speaker: Ms Stephanie Mukarugina (University of Johannesburg)
      • 09:40
        Hot-Spot Detection and Location over an Optical Fibre 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sandeep Goyal (UKZN)
      • 09:20
        Scalable implementation scheme for quantum walks using classical light 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sandeep Goyal (UKZN)
    • 10:00 10:30
      Tea 30m
    • 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. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Stephen Loh Tangwe (Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare)
        Paper
      • 10:50
        Effect of air dynamics in the concentrator and behind the rotor on power output of a Concentrator Augmented Wind Turbine (CAWT) 20m
        Speaker: Ms Chipo Shonhiwa (University of Fort Hare)
      • 11:10
        Development of a Large Area Light Beam Induced Current scanner 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr Isak Delberth DAVIDS (North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus)
      • 10:50
        Modelling the light curves of Fermi LAT millisecond pulsars 20m
        Speaker: Dr Christo Venter (NWU)
        Paper
        Slides
      • 11:10
        Modelling the gamma-ray and radio light curves of the double pulsar system 20m
        Speaker: Mr Albertus Seyffert (Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2520 Potchefstroom, South Africa)
        Paper
      • 11:30
        Implementation of an offset-dipole magnetic field in a geometric pulsar emission code 20m
        Speaker: Ms Monica Breed (NWU Potchefstroom)
        Paper
        Slides
    • 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 40m
        Speaker: Prof. Johannes Neethling (Director, Centre for HRTEM, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
      • 11:30
        Computational Modelling Study of nickel-rich pentlandite {111} surface 20m
        Speaker: Mr Peace Prince Mkhonto (University of Limpopo)
        Paper
    • 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 20m
        Speaker: Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)
      • 11:30
        Ab initio calculations on the structural, electronic and optical properties of the hazardous silver nitrides 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Mr vusumuzi masondo (student)
      • 10:50
        Study of fast neutron irradiation induced damage on Graphite and Zircaloy-4 20m
        Speaker: Mr Tshepo Mahafa (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:10
        DIVISION MEETING 40m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Dr van Brakel Adriaan (NMISA)
      • 10:50
        A Theoretical Model and Simulation of Low-Reflectivity Active Linear Cavity for temperature and vibration sensing 20m
        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 20m
        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 20m
        Speaker: Ms Humairah Bassa (University of KwaZulu-Natal and NLC, CSIR)
        Paper
      • 11:10
        NON-SPECIALIST: Classical optics in the language of quantum mechanics 40m
        Speaker: Prof. Thomas Konrad (UKZN)
    • 11:50 12:50
      Plenary
      • 11:50
        PLENARY: Quantum Interference of “Clocks” 1h
        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 1h
    • 13:50 14:50
      Plenary
      • 13:50
        PLENARY: Hard and Ultrahard Materials Research at the University of the Witwatersrand 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Iakovos Sigalas (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 14:50 16:20
      Meetings

      Meetings

      • 14:50
        SAIP Annual General Meeting 1h 30m A2-75

        A2-75