SAIP2014

Africa/Johannesburg
Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
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The 59th Annual Conference of the SA Institute of Physics
hosted by the University of Johannesburg
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Participants
  • Abdul Mirza
  • Adli Peck
  • Alan Cornell
  • Alan Matthews
  • Aletha de Witt
  • Aletta Prinsloo
  • Alexander Paradzah
  • Alfred Mogotsi Sehone
  • Alfredo Galindo-Uribarri
  • ALI HALAKE WAKO
  • Ali Abdub Guyo Ali
  • Alia Zaidi
  • Alpha Hamadou Ibrahim
  • Amanda Sefage
  • Amanda Weltman
  • Amare Abebe
  • Aminat Oyiza Suleiman
  • Ammar Abdalgabar
  • Amore Nel
  • Amos Akande
  • Andre de Bruyn
  • Andrew Forbes
  • Andri Prozesky
  • André Botha
  • Angela Dudley
  • Angelina Seithati Tebele
  • Anna Kozakiewicz
  • Archana Chavan
  • Arvind RAMESSUR
  • Asmita Singh
  • Attie Hendriks
  • Augusto Machatine
  • Avishek Dusoye
  • Aviwe Melapi
  • Ayman Kudoda
  • AZWIDOVHIWI EMMANUEL NENGUDZA
  • Azwinndini Muronga
  • Bart Smit
  • Bathusile Masina
  • Ben Meiring
  • Bernard Duah Asabere
  • Bernard Erasmus
  • Betony Adams
  • Bhekumusa Mathe
  • Bhila Oliver Mnisi
  • Bincy Susan Jacobs
  • Blessed Muchono
  • Blessing Rikhotso
  • Bongani Baloyi
  • Bonginkosi Kheswa
  • Bonginkosi Zikhali
  • Brian Masara
  • Brian van Soelen
  • Bruce Mellado
  • Buyi Sondezi-Mhlungu
  • Carel Olivier
  • Carlo van Rensburg
  • Cathrine Pfukwa
  • Cebo Ndlangamandla
  • Cedric Linder
  • Celeste Johnson
  • Chad Pelwan
  • Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba
  • Charles Sheppard
  • Charles Thulani Thethwayo
  • Chemist Mabena
  • Christian Engelbrecht
  • Christine Steenkamp
  • Christo Venter
  • Christopher Arendse
  • Claire Antel
  • Claire Lee
  • Claudio Paulo
  • Cliffton Masedi
  • Clive Oliphant
  • Conrad Bertrand TABI
  • Crispin Munyelele Mbulanga
  • Dale Taylor
  • Damilola Momodu
  • Daniel Groenewald
  • Daniel Johannes Burger
  • Daniel Mojalefa Moeketsi
  • Daniel Morris
  • Daniel Ohene-Kwofie
  • Daniel Wamwangi
  • Danniëll Botes
  • Darrell Comins
  • Darryl Naidoo
  • David Gilbank
  • DAVID MAGOLEGO TSHWANE
  • Deena Naidoo
  • Denis Okello
  • Denise Dale
  • Derck Smits
  • Derek Fish
  • Dirk Spangenberg
  • Doomnull Attah Unwuchola
  • Douglas Britz
  • Douglas Clerk
  • Duncan Boiyo
  • Duru Chinonso
  • Elbasher Mohamed Elbasher Ahmed
  • ELIZABETH FENDE MIDIKI ATANG
  • Ella Linganiso
  • elvis Shoko
  • Emanuela Carleschi
  • Emmanuel Adesanya
  • Emmanuel Igumbor
  • Emmanuel Tsesmelis
  • Enoch Rotich
  • Enrico Lombardi
  • Erasmus du Toit
  • Erasmus Koena Rammutla
  • Eric Fullerton
  • Eric Njoroge
  • Erich Rohwer
  • Ernest van Dyk
  • Evans Benecha
  • Ezekiel Omotoso
  • Fabio Frescura
  • Farshad Barzegar
  • Fatemeh Taghizadeh
  • Fokotsa Molefe
  • Fortunate Mofao Modiba
  • Francis Dejene
  • Franscious Cummings
  • Fred Joe Nambala
  • Frederick David Smit
  • Frederik Scholtz
  • Frederik Vorster
  • Frikkie De Beer
  • Garreth Kemp
  • Geoff Beck
  • Georege Zimba
  • George Manyali
  • Gerhard Harmsen
  • German David Carrillo-Montoya
  • Gert Botha
  • Getinet Yenealem Ashebir
  • Gilbert Osayemwenre
  • GIOvanni Hearne
  • Glyn Jones
  • Grace Djan
  • Graham Chimba
  • Graham Daniels
  • Graham Webber
  • Guillermo Hamity
  • GUY LEBA KABONGO
  • Guy Moise DONGHO NGUIMDO
  • Hameda Abrass
  • Harm Moraal
  • Harshna Jivan
  • Hartmut Winkler
  • Heather Prince
  • Hein Fourie
  • Helga Danga
  • Hencharl Strauss
  • Hendrik van Zyl
  • Henri Branken
  • Henry Throop
  • Herbert Weigel
  • Herman Stoltz
  • Hermann Azemtsa Donfack
  • Hermann Uys
  • Humairah Bassa
  • Humbulani Mavhungu
  • HUSSAIN YUSUF
  • Ignatius John
  • Ilani Loubser
  • Ilhom Rahmonov
  • Ilya Sinayskiy
  • Indresan Govender
  • Irvy (Igle) Gledhill
  • Isaac Motochi
  • ISAIAH OUMA OMOLO
  • Isak Delberth DAVIDS
  • Ismail Akhalwaya
  • Isobel Kolbe
  • itani given madiba
  • Iulia Minda
  • Iuliia Semina
  • IYABO USMAN
  • Jabulani Mofokeng
  • Jaco Mentz
  • Jacques Pienaar
  • Jacqui Crozier
  • Jakobus Hoffman
  • JAMES JENA
  • Jan Greben
  • Jan Oelofse
  • Jane Slinger Slinger
  • Japie Engelbrecht
  • Jatani Ungula
  • Jayson Easton
  • Jean Cleymans
  • jean jacques monga kaboko
  • Jeff Hanmer
  • Jesman Changundega
  • JESSYMOL KAYYUNNAPARAYIL THOMAS
  • Johan Fourie
  • Johannes Breytenbach
  • John Carter
  • John F Sharpey-Schafer
  • John Garrett de Villiers
  • Jonah Kuria
  • Jonathan Hartman
  • Jonathan Keartland
  • Joram Ndayishimye
  • Joseph Asante
  • Joseph Kirui
  • Joshua Botha
  • Joshua Khoele
  • Joshua Wyatt Smith
  • July Bell
  • Justin Jonas
  • Jyotish Chandra Debnath
  • Kagiso Mpshe
  • Kamala kannan Ranganathan
  • Kamela Sekonya
  • Kehinde Tomiwa
  • Kelachukwu Iheanetu
  • Kelebogile Maabong
  • kemeridge Tumelo Malatji
  • Kevin Li
  • Kewele Emily Foka
  • Kgashane Malatji
  • khomotso Maenetja
  • Kieran Bristow
  • Kinnock Vundawaka Munthali
  • Kirill Kulikov
  • Kirsty Sanders
  • Kristian Müller-Nedebock
  • Kudakwashe Jakata
  • Kutullo Maibane
  • Laila Tribelhorn
  • Leelakrishna Reddy
  • Lerothodi Leeuw
  • Lili Yang
  • Linah Maphanga
  • Lindsay Donaldson
  • Linette White
  • Livhuwani Masevhe
  • Lizelke Klindt
  • Lorinda Wu
  • Loyiso Maweza
  • Lucien Nzuzi Mbenza
  • Lucky Makhathini
  • Lumkile Msebi
  • Lunga Bam
  • Lutendo Phuthu
  • Mabuti Jacob Radebe Radebe
  • Mahadev Kadam
  • Mahlaga Molepo
  • Mahmud Abdulsalam
  • Mahmud Mohammed Amin
  • Makabata Jeremia Mokgolobotho
  • Makhamisa Senekane
  • Malcolm Govender
  • Malebo Tibane
  • Mallasaitiwa Mphahlele
  • Mamogo Masenya
  • Manaka Mmakgabo
  • Mandla Msimanga
  • Manfred Hellberg
  • Marcia Barbosa
  • Marco Mariola
  • Maria Schuld
  • MARIE CHANTAL CYULINYANA
  • Marie KORSAGA
  • Marius Tchonang Pokaha
  • Marjorie Mujaji
  • Mark Herbert
  • Mark Tame
  • Martinus Magoja Malebati
  • Mashinga Johannes Mvelase
  • Matthew Spoor
  • Maurice Mashau
  • Max Chirwa
  • Maximilian MCS Michaelis
  • MAXWELL JINGO
  • Maxwell Vhareta
  • Meehleketo Advice Mayimele
  • Megan Donahue
  • Melanie McLaren
  • Mhlambululi Mafu
  • Michael Kosch
  • Michael Okullo
  • Michael Simon
  • Michiel De kock
  • Miles Padgett
  • Mitchell Cox
  • MJ Schwartz
  • Mmantsae Diale
  • Mokhine Motsoaledi
  • Mokhotjwa Simon Dhlamini
  • Monica Breed
  • Mordecai Mashamaite
  • Morgan Madhuku
  • moshe godfrey mosotho
  • Mouftahou Latif
  • Moyahabo Hellen Chuma
  • Mpho Maswanganye
  • Mulatedzi Gandamipfa
  • Mulokwe Mbavhalelo
  • Munene Tlowana
  • Mustafa Ahmed
  • Nadir Osman
  • Natalia Teper
  • Ncadalana Masango
  • NDANDULENI LESLEY LETHOLE
  • Ndlovu Nothando
  • Nelisiwe Princess Chonco
  • NEMAKHAVHANI THENDO EMMANUEL
  • Nicholas Ade
  • Nicholas Bornman
  • Nicholas Kwarikunda
  • nicolin govender
  • Nigussie Giday
  • Nkanyiso Mantengu
  • NKOSIPHILE ANDILE BHEBHE
  • Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta
  • Noel Mkhululi Mkaza
  • Nomvelo Dindikazi
  • Nukri Komin
  • Nwabunwanne Nwokolo
  • NYASHA SULIALI
  • OBED SHIRINDA
  • OLADELE DAYO AJIBOYE
  • Olatunbosun Nubi Nubi
  • OLUFEMI OPEYEMI OLAOYE
  • olusegun akinyemi
  • opeyemi odutemowo
  • Padmanabhan Nair
  • Pathmathas Thirunavukkarasu
  • patience mudau
  • Patricia Skelton
  • Patrick Woudt
  • Paul Els
  • Paul Molefe
  • Paulus Masiteng
  • Peace Prince mkhonto
  • Peane Maleka
  • PETER EGBELE
  • Peter Nicol
  • Petja Dobreva
  • Pfesesani van Zyl
  • Phala Masoga
  • PHATHOLO FREDY SELOWA
  • phil ferrer
  • Philip Musyimi
  • Phumzile Mabika
  • Phuti Ngoepe
  • Pierre van Heerden
  • Pieter Du Toit
  • Pieter Neethling
  • Pieter Wagener
  • Pius Rodney Fernando
  • PROSPERY C. SIMPEMBA
  • RABIU IMAM SABITU
  • Raesibe Sylvia Ledwaba
  • Randle Rabe
  • RASIDI SULE
  • Rasitilo Victor Makgobela
  • Razieh Morad
  • Remudin Reshid Mekuria
  • Rendani Lukhwa
  • Rene Kotze
  • Renier Burger
  • Retief Neveling
  • Riaan Marais
  • Richard Britto
  • Richard Harris
  • Robert Bark
  • Robert Czanik
  • Robert de Mello Koch
  • Robert Nshimirimana
  • Robert Reed
  • Robin Grimes
  • Rocky Kreyfelt
  • Roelf Botha
  • Roland Cristopher Caballar
  • Ross Schultz
  • Rotondwa Mudau
  • Ruan Viljoen
  • Rudolph Erasmus
  • Rudolph Nchodu
  • Rudzani Nemutudi
  • Ruhann Steyn
  • Ryan Sweke
  • Saalih Allie
  • Sahal Yacoob
  • Sam Ramaila
  • Sampson Mamphweli
  • Samuel Akintunde
  • Samuel Tolmay
  • Sandile Ngcobo
  • Sayan Basu
  • Saymore Chifamba
  • Schalk Kock
  • Setumo Victor Motloung
  • Shalott Mmamutle Rakgalakane
  • Shane Hagglund
  • Shane Hagglund
  • Shane Smith
  • Shaun Burd
  • Sherry Bremner
  • Shimul Kumar Maharaj
  • Shukree Wassin
  • SIBONGISENI THABETHE
  • Sifiso Senzo Ntshangase
  • Simon Connell
  • Simon Mullins
  • Sinovuyo Tanci
  • Sipho Dlamini
  • Sive Noncolela
  • Sivuyile Xabanisa
  • Siyabonga Majola
  • Soebur Razzaque
  • SOLOMON URIRI
  • Stanard Mebwe Pachong
  • Stefan von Buddenbrock
  • Stephanie Smith
  • Stephen Loh Tangwe
  • Stephen Peterson
  • Steven Karataglidis
  • Stive Roussel Tankio Djiokap
  • Suzan Phumudzo Bvumbi
  • Svetlana Medvedeva
  • Takalani Marubini
  • Takalani Nethavhanani
  • tebogo sfiso mahule
  • Teffo Seakamela
  • Temba Tshuma
  • Terrence Manyeredzi
  • Thabo Letsoalo
  • Thabsile Thabethe
  • Thandeka Mhlanga
  • Thandikhaya Lungisa Lotha
  • Themba Mathe
  • Thembinkosi Goodman Nyawo
  • Thembinkosi Malevu
  • Theo Muller
  • Thifhelimbilu Daphney Bucher
  • Thobeka Lamula
  • Thomas Konrad
  • Thomas Wrigley
  • Thubalakhe Patrick Masango
  • Thulani Jili
  • Thulani Shiluvane
  • Thuto Mosuang
  • Tichakunda Valentine Chabata
  • Tichawona Dangaiso
  • Timothy Povall
  • Tjaart Kruger
  • Toshimi Suda
  • Tresor MATINDI
  • Trevor Derry
  • Trevor Lafleur
  • Trevor Vickey
  • Trisha Salagaram
  • Tshepo Mahafa
  • Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba
  • tshiwela Ramashitja
  • Tsholo Talane
  • Tsholofelo Themba Ngwekhulu
  • Vela Mbele
  • victor siuluta kaluba
  • Vishal Ramnath
  • Vitalii Semin
  • Vladimir Dyakonov
  • Volkmar Nolting
  • Vonani Baloyi
  • Vusi Malaza
  • vusumuzi masondo
  • Wade Pimenta
  • Warren Carlson
  • Wendyam Blaise TAPSOBA
  • wilfred mbiombi
  • William Horowitz
  • William Wright
  • WILLICE OBONYO
  • Wisdom Nkosilathi Sibanda
  • XIFENG RUAN
  • Yingwen Zhang
  • Yury Popov
  • Yury Shukrinov
  • Zipho Ngcobo
    • 08:00 09:00
      Winter School: Astroparticle Physics: Registration and Tea D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Registration and Tea

    • 08:00 09:00
      Winter School: Magnetism: Registration and Tea D Les 106

      D Les 106

    • 09:00 09:30
      Winter School: Astroparticle Physics D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Registration and Tea

      Convener: Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg)
      • 09:00
        Welcome and Opening; Announcements 30m
        Speaker: Prof. Soebur Razzaque (University of Johannesburg)
    • 09:00 09:30
      Winter School: Magnetism D Les 106

      D Les 106

      Convener: Prof. Aletta Prinsloo (University of Johannesburg)
      • 09:00
        Welcome and Opening; Announcements 30m
        Speaker: Dr Bryan Doyle (University of Johannesburg)
    • 09:30 10:30
      Winter School: Astroparticle Physics D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Registration and Tea

      Convener: Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg)
      • 09:30
        Astroparticle physics of pulsar magnetospheres 1h
        Speaker: Dr Christo Venter (North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus)
    • 09:30 10:30
      Winter School: Magnetism D Les 106

      D Les 106

      Convener: Dr Bryan Doyle (University of Johannesburg)
      • 09:30
        Fate of magnetic-electronic properties of transition-metal compounds at extreme conditions 1h
        Speaker: Prof. GIOvanni Hearne (Dept of Physics, Univ of Johanneburg)
    • 10:30 11:00
      Tea break 30m
    • 11:00 13:00
      Winter School: Astroparticle Physics D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Registration and Tea

      Convener: Dr Soebur Razzaque (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:00
        ATLAS Collaboration: astronomical and cosmological significance 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
      • 12:00
        The astrophysics approach to unveil the nature of dark matter 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Sergio Colafrancesco (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 11:00 13:00
      Winter School: Magnetism D Les 106

      D Les 106

      Convener: Dr Bryan Doyle (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:00
        The basics of 4f-electron magnetism 1h
        Speaker: Ms Buyi Sondezi-Mhlungu (University of Johannesburg)
      • 12:00
        Characterization of magnetic nanoparticles 1h
        Speaker: Dr Lonzeche Lodya (Sasol Technology, R&D)
    • 13:00 14:00
      Lunch 1h
    • 14:00 16:30
      Winter School: Astroparticle Physics D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Registration and Tea

      Convener: Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
      • 14:00
        Neutrino Astronomy 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Soebur Razzaque (University of Johannesburg)
      • 15:00
        Compact starts as laboratories for fundamental physics 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg)
      • 16:00
        Closure and tea 30m
    • 14:00 16:30
      Winter School: Magnetism D Les 106

      D Les 106

      Convener: Prof. GIOvanni Hearne (Dept of Physics, Univ of Johanneburg)
      • 14:00
        Designed novel magnetocaloric materials: magnetic refrigeration for the future 1h
        Speaker: Dr Jyotish Chandra Debnath (University of Johannesburg)
      • 15:00
        Intelligent magnetic materials 1h
        Speaker: Dr Gildas Diguet
      • 16:00
        Closure and tea 30m
    • 18:00 20:00
      Welcome function 2h Auditorium

      Auditorium

    • 08:30 09:00
      Welcome address Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
    • 09:00 10:00
      Plenary: Dark matter in clusters of galaxies: views from Hubble, Chandra, and Newton Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
      • 09:00
        Dark Matter in Clusters of Galaxies: Views from Hubble, Chandra, and Newton 1h
        Speaker: Megan Donahue (Michigan State University)
        Slides
    • 10:00 10:40
      Applied: Biophysics D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Convener: Dr Tjaardt Kruger (UP)
      • 10:00
        Investigation of carotenoid excited electronic states in the main plant light-harvesting complex (LHCII) via femtosecond pump-probe spectroscopy 20m
        Speaker: Ms Asmita Singh (University of Pretoria)
      • 10:20
        Using single-molecule spectroscopic methods to investigate the environmental dependencies of photoprotection in main plant light harvesting complex. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Joshua Botha (University of Pretoria)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Astro D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Prof. Derck Smits (University of SA)
      • 10:00
        A Boost to Astronomy in Southern Africa 20m
        Speaker: Mr Prospery C Simpemba (Copperbelt University/University of Witwatersrand)
      • 10:20
        Radio Astronomy in Africa: The Case Of Ghana 20m
        Speaker: Mr Bernard Duah Asabere (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
    • 10:00 10:40
      DPCMM1 D Les 201

      D Les 201

      Convener: Dr Volkmar Nolting (Vaal University of Technology)
      • 10:00
        Pressure induced charge order collapse in Fe<sub>2</sub>OBO<sub>3</sub> 20m
        Speaker: Mr Wisdom Nkosilathi Sibanda (University of Johannesburg)
      • 10:20
        Influence of Spark Plasma Sintering parameter on Cu-CNT composites for thermal management 20m
        Speaker: Mr Rasidi Sule (Tshwane University of Technology)
    • 10:00 10:40
      DPCMM2 D Les 202

      D Les 202

      Convener: Dr Tshakane Tshepe (NWU)
      • 10:00
        Study of the radiation damage induced by fast neutron and deuterium ions in graphite and zircaloy-4 20m
        Speaker: Mr Tshepo Mahafa (University of Johannesburg)
      • 10:20
        Structural,Electrical and Electronic Properties of Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) and Cabon-Based Materials 20m
        Speaker: Mr Wilfred mbiombi (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Education D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Dr Herbert Mark (UWC)
      • 10:00
        Influence of a science enrichment programme on the views of the nature of science of a group of grade 10 learners. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Vonani Michael Baloyi (University of Pretoria)
        Paper
      • 10:20
        Students’ perceptions of the study process: A critical analysis 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
        Slides
    • 10:00 10:40
      NPRP: Anti-neutrinos and RIBs D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Dr Rob Bark (iThemba LABS)
      • 10:00
        The development of a neutron converter for the production of radioactive ion beams at iThemba LABS 20m
        Speaker: Mr Zipho Ngcobo (iThemba LABS & University of Cape Town)
      • 10:20
        Looking for an influence of antineutrinos on a beta plus source- long term measurements at Koeberg power station. 20m
        Speaker: Dr Frederick David Smit (iThemba LABS)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Photonics: Materials D Les 102

      D Les 102

      Convener: Dr Pieter Neethling (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)
      • 10:00
        Effect of annealing on the photoluminescence characteristics of solution grown ZnO nanorods array 20m
        Speaker: Mr Crispin Mbulanga (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
      • 10:20
        Optical and Electrical properties of solution-grown ZnO nanorods on Si 20m
        Speaker: Mr Stive Roussel Tankio Djiokap (NMMU)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Space D Les 204

      D Les 204

      Convener: Dr Daniel Mojalefa Moeketsi (CSIR Meraka Institute (CHPC))
      • 10:00
        Application of discrete-ordinate radiative transfer (distort) model to inhomogeneous aerosols atmosphere 20m
        Speaker: Mr Hussaini Yusuf (Kano University of Science and Techonology, Nigeria)
      • 10:20
        Polarity changes of small-amplitude ion-acoustic and electron-acoustic solitons in multi-fluid space plasmas 20m
        Speaker: Dr Carel Olivier (South African National Space Agency)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Prof. Frederik Scholtz (National Institute for Theoretical Physics)
      • 10:00
        Higgs quartic coupling, neutrino masses and mixing angles in 2UED models 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Alan Cornell (NITheP)
      • 10:20
        Evolution of Yukawa Couplings and Quark Flavour Mixings in the 2UED 20m
        Speaker: Mr Ammar Abdalgabar (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 10:40 11:10
      Tea and Coffee break 30m E Ring

      E Ring

    • 11:10 12:10
      Applied: Biophysics, Materials. D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Convener: Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU)
      • 11:10
        The role of low-energy fluorescence bands in the photoprotection of the major plant light harvesting complex. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Herman Stoltz (University of Pretoria)
      • 11:30
        Investigation of the involvement of specific carotenoids in the major plant light harvesting antenna during photoprotection 20m
        Speaker: Mr Alexander Paradzah (University of Pretoria)
      • 11:50
        Preparation and characterization of poly(vinyl alcohol)/graphene composite nanofibers via electrospinning 20m
        Speaker: Mr Farshad Barzegar (University of Pretoria)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Astro D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Prof. Henry Throop (University of Pretoria)
      • 11:10
        How does the Cosmic Web Shape Galaxy Formation? 20m
        Speaker: Dr David Gilbank (South African Astronomical Observatory)
      • 11:30
        The properties of radio relics and the connection with radio halos in galaxy clusters and their correlation with non-thermal phenomena 20m
        Speaker: Mr Claudio Moises Paulo (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 11:50
        The XENON100 Dark Matter Experiment 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jacques Pienaar (Purdue University)
    • 11:10 12:10
      DPCMM1 D Les 201

      D Les 201

      Convener: Prof. GIOvanni Hearne (Dept of Physics, Univ of Johanneburg)
      • 11:10
        Atomic scale simulation in the service of nuclear materials 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Robin Grimes (Imperial College London)
      • 11:30
        Field theory formulation for active network 20m
        Speaker: Ms Stanard Mebwe Pachong (Stellenbosch University)
      • 11:50
        Laser spectroscopy studies of the recrystallization of an amorphous layer in GaAs produced by argon ion implantation at ~77 K 20m
        Speaker: Mr Kudakwashe Jakata (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 11:10 12:10
      DPCMM2 D Les 202

      D Les 202

      Convener: Dr ABDUSSALAM BALARABE SULEIMAN (FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, DUTSE JIGAWA STATE NIGERIA)
      • 11:10
        Synthesis and characterization of mixed-valence LuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4-&delta;</sub>: Effect of stoichiometry &delta; 20m
        Speaker: Mr Adli Peck (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:30
        Computational Study on Advanced Lithium – Sulphur Battery 20m
        Speaker: Mr Cliffton Masedi (UL and CSIR)
      • 11:50
        Molecular dynamics simulation of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles using DFTB+ code 20m
        Speaker: Mr Mulatedzi Gandamipfa (University of Limpopo)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Education D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Prof. Jonathan Keartland (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 11:10
        Excel IF functions as marking rubrics for assessing physics practicals 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jan Oelofse (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:30
        DC Circuits: Context dependency of students' responses 20m
        Speaker: Mr Ignatius John (UCT & CPUT)
      • 11:50
        A critical assessment of first year entering university science students’ conceptual understanding 20m
        Speaker: Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
    • 11:10 12:10
      NPRP: Octupoles and VHE Spectroscopy D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Dr Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS)
      • 11:10
        Octupole Excitations in U isotopes 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sifiso Senzo Ntshangase (University of Zululand)
      • 11:30
        Octupole correlations and Collective Couplings in the rare earth nucleus <sup>154</sup>Dy 20m
        Speaker: Mr George Zimba (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:50
        SHELS - Separator for Heavy ELement Spectroscopy. First results. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Yury Popov (JINR)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Photonics: Ultrafast Spectroscopy D Les 102

      D Les 102

      Convener: Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 11:10
        Ultrafast charge transfer processes in organic-dye sensitised solar cells 20m
        Speaker: Ms Iulia Minda (Stellenbosch University)
      • 11:30
        Femtosecond electron diffraction on organic crystals 20m
        Speaker: Mr Bart Smit (Stellenbosch University)
      • 11:50
        Control of CO2 vibrational dynamics via shaped-pulse Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Spectroscopy 20m
        Speaker: Mr Attie Hendriks (CSIR)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Space D Les 204

      D Les 204

      Convener: Dr Carel Olivier (SANSA)
      • 11:10
        Seasonal variation of Ionospheric TEC over South Africa during the recent unusual solar minimum between cycle 23 and 24 20m
        Speaker: Dr Daniel Moeketsi (CSIR)
      • 11:30
        Ionospheric Tomography over South Africa: comparison of MIDAS, ionosondes and GPS measurements 20m
        Speaker: Mr Nigussie Mezgebe Giday (SANSA)
      • 11:50
        Influence of lightning on electron density in the ionosphere using WWLLN lightning data, Ionosonde data and GPS data 20m
        Speaker: Mr Mahmud Mohammed Amin (SANSA/UCT)
        Slides
    • 11:10 12:10
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Prof. Alan Cornell (NITheP)
      • 11:10
        Integrability in Large N super Yang-Mills Theory 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 11:30
        SO(N) restricted Schur polynomials 20m
        Speaker: Mr Garreth Kemp (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 11:50
        Non Planar Integrability in ABJM 20m
        Speaker: Ms Stephanie Smith (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 12:10 13:10
      Plenary: Particle astrophysics Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
      • 12:10
        Particle Astrophysics 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Harm Moraal (NWU)
        Slides
    • 13:10 14:00
      Lunch 50m E Ring

      E Ring

    • 14:00 15:40
      Applied: Materials, Optics, Radiation. D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Convener: Dr phil ferrer (wits)
      • 14:00
        Thermal measurements on epoxy-expandable graphite composite material 20m
        Speaker: Ms Fortunate Modiba (TUT)
      • 14:20
        An all printed LRC resonant circuit 20m
        Speaker: Mr Getinet Ashebir (UCT)
      • 14:40
        Using a VCSEL to Accurately Measure the Chromatic Dispersion in Single Mode Fibre by the Phase Shift Technique 20m
        Speaker: Mr Shukree Wassin (NMMU)
      • 15:00
        Simulation of the Egyptian 2nd Testing Research Reactor (ETRR-2) experimental benchmark in aid of verification and validation of the OSCAR-4 system. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Maurice Mashau (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 15:20
        Microstructure evolution of rutheniumwith 6H-SiC interface under vacuum annealing and the implications for the performance of its Schottky contact for high temperature operating diodes. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Kinnock Vundawaka Munthali (University of Namibia)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Astro D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Dr Christo Venter (North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus)
      • 14:00
        Comparison of photometric and spectroscopic parameters of eclipsing contact binary stars 20m
        Speaker: Ms Patricia Skelton (UNISA)
      • 14:20
        The Excitation of Pulsation Modes in Rapidly Rotating Main Sequence B-Stars 20m
        Speaker: Mr Pierre van Heerden (University of Johannesburg/SAAO)
      • 14:40
        MeerLICHT: Exploration of real-time commensal observing 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Patrick Woudt (University of Cape Town)
      • 15:00
        Characterization of variable stars using the ASAS and SuperWASP databases 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Derck Smits (University of South Africa)
    • 14:00 15:40
      DPCMM1 D Les 201

      D Les 201

      Convener: Prof. Eric Fullerton (University of California San Diego)
      • 14:00
        Effects of Cr3+ mol% on the structure and optical properties of the ZnAl2O4:Cr3+ nanocrystals synthesized using sol-gel process 20m
        Speaker: Mr Setumo Motloung (University of the Free State)
      • 14:20
        Nitrogen dioxide and Ammonia Gas Sensing by Tungsten Trioxide Film 20m
        Speaker: Mr Malcolm Govender (CSIR)
      • 14:40
        A Steady State Model For Interfacial Reaction And Binary Diffusion In Si-Pd System 20m
        Speaker: Mr Samuel Akintunde (University of Pretoria)
    • 14:00 15:40
      DPCMM2 D Les 202

      D Les 202

      Convener: Dr Bhekumusa Mathe (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:00
        A study of crack formation and its effective internal surface area using Micro-Focus X-ray Tomography (µX-CT) and Fractal Geometry. 20m
        Speaker: Ms Teffo Seakamela (University of Johannesburg)
      • 14:20
        Phase evolution of vanadium oxides obtained through temperature programmed annealing of ammonium vanadate in hydrogen atmosphere 20m
        Speaker: Mr Amos Akande (University of Limpopo)
      • 14:40
        Effect of xenon (Xe) 167 MeV Irradiation on Un-implanted 6H-SiC and Poly-SiC implanted with iodine (I), krypton (Kr) and xenon (Xe) at room temperature 20m
        Speaker: Mr Chemist Mabena (University of Pretoria)
      • 15:00
        Ion beam effects in thin metallic films due to Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis using 26 MeV Cu7+ ions. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Humbulani Mavhungu (NECSA)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Education D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN)
      • 14:00
        The influence of backwash on problem-solving 20m
        Speaker: Mr Douglas Clerk (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:20
        First year university physics students’ perceptions of the teaching-learning environment: In search of a coherent pedagogic learning orientation 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 14:40
        A four-year foundation degree programme. Do we really need it? 20m
        Speaker: Mr Paul Molefe (University of Johannesburg)
      • 15:00
        Modeling physical phenomena with permanent magnets 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Max Michaelis (Rutherford-Appleton Laboratories)
    • 14:00 15:40
      NPRP: ATLAS 1 D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
      • 14:00
        The development of a general purpose Processing Unit for the upgraded electronics of the ATLAS detector Tile Calorimeter 20m
        Speaker: Mr Mitchell Cox (University of the Witwatersrand)
        Slides
      • 14:20
        First look at Data Acquisition system for a fixed target experiment at the NICA complex at JINR and its connection to the ATLAS TileCal readout electronics 20m
        Speaker: Mr Kehinde Tomiwa (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 15:00
        Single top channel analysis in association with higgs production at ATLAS: a feasibility study 20m
        Speaker: Ms Claire Antel (University of Cape Town)
      • 15:20
        Constraining Beyond the Standard Model physics with the newly discovered Higgs boson with the ATLAS detector. 20m
        Speaker: German David Carrillo-Montoya (University of the Witwatersrand)
        Slides
    • 14:00 15:40
      Photonics: Pulse shaping D Les 102

      D Les 102

      Convener: Prof. Andrew Forbes (CSIR)
      • 14:00
        Shaping coherent light 20m
        Speaker: Mr Dirk-Mathys Spangenberg (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 14:20
        Measuring phase with Stokes measurements 20m
        Speaker: Mrs Angela Dudley (CSIR)
      • 14:40
        Ptychographic reconstruction of temporal objects 20m
        Speaker: Mr Dirk-Mathys Spangenberg (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 15:00
        Non Specialist lecture: Does God play dice with angles? 40m
        Speaker: Prof. Miles Padgett (University of Glasgow)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Space D Les 204

      D Les 204

      Convener: Prof. Pieter Wagener (Dept Physics, NMMU)
      • 14:00
        Re-evaluation of the cosmic-ray parameters 20m
        Speaker: Mr Moshe Godfrey Mosotho (North-West University)
      • 14:20
        The effects of particle drifts on cosmic-ray modulation in the heliosphere – progress and challenges 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Renier Burger (North-West University)
      • 14:40
        Properties of Charney-Hasegawa-Mima zonal turbulence 20m
        Speaker: Dr Gert Botha (University of Northumbria at Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK)
      • 15:00
        Electrostatic supersolitons in plasmas 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Manfred Hellberg (UKZN)
      • 15:20
        Arbitrary amplitude ion-acoustic and electron-acoustic solitons in two-ion space plasmas revisited 20m
        Speaker: Dr Shimul Kumar Maharaj (South African National Space Agency)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:00
        Finite N Quiver Gauge Theory 20m
        Speaker: Mr Rocky Kreyfelt (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:20
        The Large-N Limit Of Matrix Models And AdS/CFT 20m
        Speaker: Mr Mbavhalelo Mulokwe (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:40
        Saddle point analysis within a vector-like SU(2) ‘QCD’ model 20m
        Speaker: Mrs Celeste Johnson (University of the WItwatersrand)
      • 15:00
        The Provost metric as a systematic means to construct geometric and gravitational duals 20m
        Speaker: Mr Hendrik van Zyl (Stellenbosch University)
      • 15:20
        Quark-Gluon Plasma Physics from String Theory 20m
        Speaker: Dr Razieh Morad (University of Cape Town)
    • 15:40 16:10
      Tea and Coffee break 30m E Ring

      E Ring

    • 16:10 17:10
      Plenary: Chameleon cosmology near and far Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
      • 16:10
        Chameleon Cosmology Near and Far 1h
        Speaker: Dr Amanda Weltman (UCT)
    • 17:10 19:00
      Poster1 D Ring ground level

      D Ring ground level

      • 17:10
        A DLTS investigation of the annealing behaviour of the E-centre in alpha-particle irradiated Ge. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Phuti Ngoepe (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        A Monte Carlo Simulation of a Noisy Quantum Channel with Memory 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Ismail Akhalwaya (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        A new foundation for the quantization of field theory:why it is necessary and why it matters 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Jan Greben (CSIR-retired)
      • 17:10
        A review on Effect of Ion Implantation on Hexagonal Boron Nitride 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Adaptation of roof ventilators as micro-power generation units in homes 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Terrence Manyeredzi (University of Fort Hare)
      • 17:10
        An ATCA framework for the ATLAS TileCAL Front to Back End Electronics for the Phase II Upgrade at the LHC 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Robert Reed (University of Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        An open quantum systems approach to magnetoreception 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Betony Adams (UKZN)
      • 17:10
        Analysis of a Thermal Conductivity Measurement Technique Formulated as a Nonlinear Inverse Heat Conduction Problem 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Vishal Ramnath (University of South Africa)
      • 17:10
        Assessing continuum postulates for tumbling mills 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Timothy Povall (University of Cape Town)
      • 17:10
        AutoCal: A Software Application for the Auto Calibration of Stellar Magnitudes 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Brian van Soelen (University of the Free State)
      • 17:10
        Beta-decay spectroscopy of neutron-rich nuclei 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Lucky Makhathini (iThemba LABS/Stellenbosch University)
      • 17:10
        Calculation of atomic-based electron-positron annihilation momentum density in superionic barium flouride 1h 50m
        Speaker: Thulani Jili (University of Zululand)
      • 17:10
        Characterisation of Aluminium/Yttrium Double-doped Tin Oxide Nanoparticles using XRD Patterns. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Tichawona Dangaiso (University of Venda)
      • 17:10
        Characteristics of statistical noise of the sCMOS based Neutron Computed Radiography Images- A simplified measurement approach 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Mabuti Jacob Radebe Radebe (NECSA)
      • 17:10
        Charge Density Waves Formation in 1T-TiSe<sub>2</sub> Based on Pump-Probe Femtosecond Electron Diffraction 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Aminat Oyiza Suleiman (Stellenbosch University)
      • 17:10
        Combustion synthesis of Dy3+–doped YVO4 phosphor 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Emily Foka (University of the Free State)
      • 17:10
        Commensurate charge density wave formation in a novel organic molecular conductor (DCNQI) and tantalum diselenide (4Hb-TaSe2) crystals 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Olufemi Opeyemi Olaoye (Stellenbosch University)
      • 17:10
        Comparing the results of two different CCD image reduction packages 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Chris Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Composition analysis of Uranus and Neptune using visible-light New Horizons data 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Isobel Kolbe (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Computational modelling of temperature dependence of Ti<sub>50</sub>Pt<sub>50</sub> shape memory alloys 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Mordecai Mashamaite (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Computational modelling studies of Ti<sub>50</sub>-Pt<sub>50-x</sub>-Nb<sub>x</sub> alloys 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Magoja Martinus Malebati (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Computational Phase Stability Study of Pt Alloys and Nanoparticles 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Malebo Tibane (University of South Africa)
      • 17:10
        Computational studies of olivine NaMPO<sub>4</sub> (M: Mn, Fe, Co) 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Ndanduleni Lesley Lethole (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Conceptualizing Scale 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Marty Schwartz (Unizul Science centre)
      • 17:10
        Cost effective way of heating household size biogas digesters manufactured in South Africa 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Vhutshilo Nekhubvi (University of Venda)
      • 17:10
        Digital spiral-phase bi-photon imaging 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Thandeka Mhlanga (CSIR and UKZN)
      • 17:10
        Dosimetric characterization of synthetic diamond detectors of various types and sizes under small high-energy photon field conditions 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Nicholas Ade (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Effect of diamond grain size on magnetic properties of cobalt phase in PCD 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Tsholofelo Themba Ngwekhulu (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Electrical properties of Cr<sub>100-<i>x</i></sub> Co<sub><i>x</i></sub> alloy thin films on oriented MgO (100) 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr M Kadam (University of Johannesburg)
        4
        Paper
      • 17:10
        Ex-situ Ni-Al Double Hydroxide Microspheres on a Nickel foam-Graphene Template as Electrode Material for High Performance Supercapacitors 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Damilola Momodu (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Exploring the tensor structure of the Higgs Boson couplings 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Stefan von Buddenbrock (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Firmware development for the upgrade of the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS detector 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        First Calculation of the full Space-Time Evolution of Jets 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Ben Meiring (University of Cape Town)
        Paper
      • 17:10
        Flexible Spectrum and the effects of Crosstalk on a 20 Gb/s Signal over a 12 km Optical Fibre 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Duncan Boiyo (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
      • 17:10
        Fully programmable SoC based Ethernet to PCI Express Bridge for an ARM Based High Data Throughput Cluster for the sROD of the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS detector 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Matthew Spoor (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Hydrogen storage in ZnO-CNF hybrid nanostructures 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Charles Thethwayo (University of Zululand)
      • 17:10
        Improvement of luminescence properties by post annealing ZnO nanopowders prepared by chemical bath method 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Fokotsa Victor Molefe (University of the Free State)
      • 17:10
        Investigating the chromosphere above sunspot umbrae with an acoustic resonator 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Gert Botha (University of Northumbria at Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK)
      • 17:10
        Iron coated ZnO nanorods catalysed growth of carbon nanostructures 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Amanda Sefage (University of Zululand)
      • 17:10
        Latest measurements of Higgs boson properties with the ATLAS detector. 1h 50m
        Speaker: German David Carrillo-Montoya (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Lifetimes and transition probabilities in the positive parity states band in <sup>194</sup>Tl 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr P L Masiteng (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Magnetic susceptibility studies of the (Cr<sub>98.4</sub>Al<sub>1.6</sub>)<sub>100-<i>x</i></sub>Mo<sub><i>x</i></sub> alloy system 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Blessed Muchono (University of Johannesburg, National University of Science and Technology)
      • 17:10
        Measure the properties of Higgs boson in vector boson fusion production mode in the ATLAS detector 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Xifeng RUAN (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Measurement of Higgs production in association with high PT jets with the ATLAS detector 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. Bruce Mellado (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Metal oxides for photovoltaic devices 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Kelebogile Maabong (University Of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Microwave synthesis of graphene nickel aluminum layered double hydroxide (LDH) 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Fatemeh Taghizadeh (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Modelling Inhomogeneities in the EBL 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Ayman Kudoda (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Molecular dynamics studies of some carbon nanotubes chiral structures 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Thuto Mosuang (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Monte Carlo simulation of secondary gamma production during proton therapy for dose verification purposes – Part II 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Stephen PETERSON (University of Cape Town)
      • 17:10
        Multi-wavelength classification of unidentified AGN in the Fermi 2LAC catalogue 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Lizelke Klindt (University of the Free State)
      • 17:10
        Non-linear power amplifiers for atomic physics applications 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Shaun Burd (CSIR)
      • 17:10
        Numerical Investigation of Temperature Profiles in Gray Gas Mediums with Combined Radiation-Conduction Heat Transfer 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Vishal Ramnath (University of South Africa)
      • 17:10
        Octupole correlations in the rare earth N = 88 isotones 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Suzan Phumudzo Bvumbi (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        On the presence of stopbands in acoustic soliton existence domains 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. Manfred Hellberg (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 17:10
        Optical, ESR and surface state XPS investigation in 0D ZnO nanostructures doped with rare earth ions 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Guy Leba Kabongo (UNISA)
      • 17:10
        Optimization of a Computed Tomography Scan Using Swarm Intelligence 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Robert Nshimirimana (NECSA)
      • 17:10
        Overview of the Mineral-PET run of mine Diamond bearing rock sorter 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Marius Tchonang Pokaha (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Performance Comparison of SMF-Reach and SMF-RS Optical Fibres for Raman Amplification 1h 50m
        Speakers: Mr Enoch Rotich Kipnoo (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) , Prof. Tim Gibbon (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
      • 17:10
        PGAS Model for the Processing Unit of the Upgraded Electronics of the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS Detector 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Daniel Ohene-Kwofie (University of The Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Phase Noise Analysis of a 1.712 GHz Clock Signal Transmitted over Optical Fibre for MeerKAT Time and Frequency Reference (TFR) 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Enoch K. Rotich Kipnoo (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
      • 17:10
        Probing student perspectives in a first year astronomy course at the University of Cape Town 1h 50m
        Speakers: Prof. Saalih Allie (UCT) , Dr Sarah Blyth (University of Cape Town)
      • 17:10
        Properties of the Quark-Gluon Plasma Observed at RHIC and LHC 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr William Horowitz (University of Cape Town)
      • 17:10
        Quantum Theory: Reality, Contextuality and Locality 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. Glyn Jones (UNISA)
      • 17:10
        Radiation hardness of plastic scintillators for the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS detector 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Harshna Jivan (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Resonance effects in coupled Josephson junctions with LCR-shunting 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Kirill Kulikov (JINR)
      • 17:10
        Search for intermediate states in the rare earth nucleus <sup>150</sup> Sm 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Lumkile Msebi (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Search of anomalous Higgs to invisible decays with the ATLAS detector at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. 1h 50m
        Speaker: German David Carrillo-Montoya (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Spectral comparison between AGN at z = 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Stable priors for Bayes Factors 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Michiel De Kock (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 17:10
        Studies of structural properties of Al and Y co-doped tin oxide 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. Koena erasmus Rammutla (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Superconductivity in LaRh2Sn2 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Douglas Britz (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Surface Brillouin scattering studies on annealed ion-modified CVD diamond 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Isaac Motochi (Unversity of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Synthesis and characterization of CdO-Carbon nanostructures hybrid for LPG sensing 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Amanda Sefage (University of Zululand)
      • 17:10
        Synthesis of ZnO Nanostructures via zinc air cell system 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Thembinkosi Donald Malevu (University of The Free State)
      • 17:10
        The design of a light-emitting-diode pulsing system for measurement of time-resolved luminescence 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Solomon A. Uriri (Rhodes University)
      • 17:10
        The effect of silver (Ag) dopant on the structural properties of cadmium oxide (CdO) nanoparticles 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Mpho Maswanganye (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        The status of the LHeC project and its impact on Higgs physics 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. Bruce Mellado (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        The use of diffusion barriers to control first phase formation in solid state reactions 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mrs Hameda Abrass (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Thermal-transport and electronic structure properties of CePdIn<sub>2</sub> 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Emanuela Carleschi (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Towards a crystal undulator 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
        Slides
      • 17:10
        Understanding radiation damage of the MBTS detector at ATLAS using Raman scattering 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Linah Maphanga (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        X-Ray characterization of Fe and Cu doped CdO nanoparticles by ball mill method 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Rasitilo Makgobela (Universsity of Limpopo)
    • 09:00 10:00
      Plenary: Light in a twist: optical angular momentum Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 09:00
        Light in a twist: optical angular momentum 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Miles Padgett (University of Glasgow)
        Slides
    • 10:00 10:40
      Applied: Materials D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Convener: Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU)
      • 10:00
        Investigation of Fatigue-Type Processes in Polycrystalline Diamond Tools Using Raman Spectroscopy 20m
        Speaker: Mr Maxwell Vhareta (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 10:20
        X-ray reflectivity and surface Brillouin studies of rf magnetron sputtered NbN thin films 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jonah Kuria (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Astro
      Convener: Dr Aletha de Witt (Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory)
      • 10:00
        Investigation of ionization temperature as an explicit parameter in C<sup>3</sup> models of nebulae 20m
        Speaker: Ms Andri Prozesky (UNISA)
      • 10:20
        Twisting photons: The role of POAM in Astrophysics 20m
        Speaker: Mr Peter Nicol (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
    • 10:00 10:40
      DPCMM1 D Les 201

      D Les 201

      Convener: Dr Bryan Doyle (University of Johannesburg)
      • 10:20
        Effect of growth temperature on structural and luminescence properties of ZnO nanoparticles by Sol-Gel method 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jatani Ungula (University of the Free State)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Education D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
      • 10:00
        Physics Education Division Meeting 40m
        Speaker: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
    • 10:00 10:40
      NPRP D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Dr Ricky Smit (iThemba LABS)
      • 10:00
        Radiometric Survey at A Heavy Mineral Separation plant near Koekenaap 20m
        Speaker: Mr Alfred Mogotsi Sehone (Stellenbosch University)
      • 10:20
        Analytical technique to measure radon generation from Gauteng river water samples using solid state detector 20m
        Speaker: Mr Livhuwani Masevhe (UJ)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Photonics: Division meeting D Les 102

      D Les 102

      • 10:00
        Photonics division meeting 40m
    • 10:00 10:40
      Space: Empty D Les 204

      D Les 204

    • 10:00 10:40
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Prof. Frederik Scholtz (National Institute for Theoretical Physics)
      • 10:00
        TCP Specialist meeting 40m
    • 10:40 11:10
      Tea and Coffee break 30m E Ring

      E Ring

    • 11:10 12:10
      Applied: Modelling D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Convener: Dr Indresan Govender (University of Cape Town)
      • 11:10
        Granular Flow Modelling of an Annular Shear Cell 20m
        Speaker: Ms Sherry Bremner (University of Cape Town)
      • 11:30
        An investigation of granular rheology using Positron Emission Particle Tracking 20m
        Speaker: Mr Thirunavukkarasu Pathmathas (University of Cape Town)
      • 11:50
        Axial Segregation in Rotating Drum - Extension of the Basic Axial Diffusion Model 20m
        Speaker: Mr Elbasher Mohamed Elbasher Ahmed (University of Cape Town)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Astro D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Dr Fabio Frescura (U Witwatersrand)
      • 11:10
        Spectral modelling of H.E.S.S.-detected PWNe 20m
        Speaker: Carlo van Rensburg (North West University)
      • 11:30
        Examining Radio & Gamma-ray correlation of the blazar PKS1424-418 during its flaring state. 20m
        Speaker: Mrs Pfesesani van Zyl (HartRAO)
      • 11:50
        Spectral studies of Flat Spectrum Radio Quasars: constraining models at GeV energies 20m
        Speaker: Dr Richard Britto (University of Johannesburg)
    • 11:10 12:10
      DPCMM1
      Convener: Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)
      • 11:10
        Unique magnetic properties in simple metals 40m
        Speaker: Prof. Aletta Prinsloo (University of Johannesburg)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Education D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Dr Deena Naidoo (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 11:10
        Attitudes and expectations of first year students towards physics labs 20m
        Speaker: Ms Munene Tlowana (University of Cape Town)
      • 11:30
        A CHAT perspective on the tensions and dynamics in the professional development of Physical Sciences teachers in a mentoring relationship 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 11:50
        Recent Development in the Physics III Laboratory Module at WITS 20m
        Speaker: Dr Jonathan Keartland (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 11:10 12:10
      NPRP: TIGRESS-type Detector Developments D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:10
        Efficiency and dead time measurements of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jayson Lee Easton (iThemba LABS)
      • 11:30
        Experimentally measured pulse shape signals of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector. 20m
        Speaker: Dr Thifhelimbilu Daphney Bucher (iThemba LABS)
      • 11:50
        Pulse Shape Analysis: Simulations with ADL and MGS codes 20m
        Speaker: Mr Sive Noncolela (UWC)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Photonics: Resonators D Les 102

      D Les 102

      Convener: Prof. Andrew Forbes (CSIR)
      • 11:10
        Selecting high-order modes in solid state laser resonators 20m
        Speaker: Mr Kelachukwu Iheanetu (University of Fort Hare)
      • 11:30
        Generation of Coherent and Incoherent Superpositions of Laguerre–Gaussian Beams using a Diode-Pumped Solid-State Digital Laser 20m
        Speaker: Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)
      • 11:50
        Breaking the intra-cavity degeneracy of vortex modes 20m
        Speaker: Mr Darryl Naidoo (CSIR)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Space D Les 204

      D Les 204

      Convener: Dr Shimul Kumar Maharaj (South African National Space Agency (Space Science) (formerly NRF Hermanus Magnetic Observatory))
      • 11:10
        The polar thermospheric neutral density long-term trend using incoherent scatter radar data 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Michael Kosch (SANSA)
      • 11:30
        Analysis of ionospheric response to geomagnetic storms during solar cycle 23 20m
        Speaker: Mrs Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba (SANSA/Rhodes University)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:10
        Thermodynamics of open quantum systems 20m
        Speaker: Dr Vitalii Semin (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 11:30
        Aliasing in Atomic Clocks 20m
        Atomic clocks execute periodic corrections of a 'classical' quartz crystal oscillator, by comparison to an atomic quantum reference, namely a precise hyperfine transition frequency. This periodic calibration has a surprising noise-inducing effect called aliasing. In fact, this sampling effect is mathematically identical to visual digital aliasing. Many of the standard visual anti-aliasing techniques are not applicable to the atomic clock problem or experimentally tenable. A new technique is proposed where previous samples are incorporated to boost correction on certain portions of the noise spectral density and dampen sensitivity on the aliased portion. We find scenarios for realistic parameters where our multiple window technique improves the accuracy of the atomic clock correction by reducing aliasing. Ultimately, this may help your GPS tell you to "turn right now" more accurately.
        Speaker: Dr Ismail Akhalwaya (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:50
        Quantum feedback control of a harmonic oscillator 20m
        Speaker: Ms Humairah Bassa (University of KwaZulu-Natal and CSIR)
    • 12:10 13:10
      Plenary: Women in physics: why so few? Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Mrs Malebo Tibane (University of South Africa)
      • 12:10
        Women and Physics: Why so few? 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Marcia Barbosa (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul)
        Slides
    • 13:10 14:00
      Lunch 50m E Ring

      E Ring

    • 14:00 15:40
      Applied: Optics, General. D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Convener: Mr Frikkie De Beer (Necsa)
      • 14:00
        Improving the laser brightness of a commercial laser system 20m
        Speaker: Mr Darryl Naidoo (CSIR)
      • 14:20
        A single DFB laser for multilevel directly modulated signal for high speed optical fibre communication system 20m
        Speaker: Mr Tichakunda Valentine Chabata (NMMU)
      • 14:40
        Polarization alignment system for quantum key distribution 20m
        Speaker: Mr Marco Mariola (UKZN)
      • 15:00
        Characterization of Corona Ionization Based Micro-thrusters 20m
        Speaker: Mr William Wright (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 15:20
        The Alan Cousins Telescope - A Multi-Purpose Automatic and Remote Access Telescope 20m
        Speaker: Mr Pierre van Heerden (University of Johannesburg/SAAO)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Astro D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Dr David Gilbank (South African Astronomical Observatory)
      • 14:00
        Neutrino Events at IceCube and the Fermi Bubbles 20m
        Speaker: Dr Lili Yang (University of Nova Gorica)
      • 14:20
        Photon-Axion mixing as a cosmic magnetometer 20m
        Speaker: Mr Geoffrey Beck (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:40
        A Different Approach to the Perturbation of Astrophysical Fluids 20m
        Speaker: Dr Fabio Frescura (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 15:00
        DFT, LS or GLS? - A 'road test' of various Fourier-based period-finding algorithms for astronomical observations 20m
        Speaker: Dr Chris Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg)
    • 14:00 15:40
      DPCMM1 D Les 201

      D Les 201

      Convener: Dr Emanuela Carleschi (Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg)
      • 14:00
        Computational study of supported Pd catalyst for methane oxidation 20m
        Speaker: Ms Moyahabo Hellen Chuma (University of Limpopo)
      • 14:20
        Study of superconducting gap in boron doped nanodiamond through differential resistance 20m
        Speaker: Ms Kirsty Sanders (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:40
        Residual stress in polycrystalline thin Cr films deposited on fused silica substrates 20m
        Speaker: Ms Z P Mudau (University of Johannesburg)
      • 15:00
        Ion dose effect on sound velocity in ion-implanted CVD diamond studied using surface Brillouin scattering 20m
        Speaker: Dr Bhekumusa Mathe (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Education D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Dr Dale Taylor (UCT)
      • 14:00
        Using cooperative learning to improve students’ problem solving in physics 20m
        Speaker: Dr Mark Herbert Herbert (University of the Western Cape)
      • 14:20
        Lesson planning practices of South African Physical Sciences teachers in a new curriculum 20m
        Speaker: Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 14:40
        Conceptual resources for learning kinematics graphs 20m
        Speaker: Mrs Grace DJjan (North-West University)
      • 15:00
        Teaching Physics in isiZulu 20m
        Speaker: Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN)
    • 14:00 15:40
      NPRP: Giant Resonances and Strength Functions D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Dr Suzan Bvumbi (University of Johannesburg)
      • 14:00
        Study of the Isovector Giant Dipole Resonance across the neodymium and samarium isotope chains from spherical to deformed nuclei using (p,p') scattering at 200 MeV 20m
        Speaker: Ms Lindsay Donaldson (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:20
        Nuclear deformation effects on fine structure of the Isoscalar Giant Quadrupole Resonance and 2<sup>+</sup> level densities from (p,p') scattering at 200 MeV 20m
        Speaker: Mr Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:40
        Fine structure of the Isovector Giant Dipole Resonance from light to heavy-mass nuclei and 1<sup>-</sup> level densities using (p,p') scattering at zero degrees 20m
        Speaker: Mr Maxwell Jingo (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 15:00
        Investigation of the Isovector Giant Dipole Resonance (IVGDR) strength in the selected neutron-rich calcium isotopes 42, 44, 48Ca 20m
        Speaker: Mr Mouftahou Latif (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 15:20
        Impact of the γ-Ray Strength Functions on the 138La and 139La Galactic Production 20m
        Speaker: Mr Bonginkosi Kheswa (iThemba Labs)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Photonics: Spectroscopy D Les 102

      D Les 102

      Convener: Dr Christine Steenkamp (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 14:00
        Interference fringe intensity measurement by optical path length variation using Michelson’s interferometer 20m
        Speaker: Mr Nyasha SULIALI (National University of Science and Technology)
      • 14:20
        Coupled Optical Resonance Laser Frequency Stabilization 20m
        Speaker: Mr Shaun Burd (CSIR)
      • 14:40
        Vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy of calcium fluoride crystals 20m
        Speaker: Mr Tresor MATINDI (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 15:00
        Raman spectroscopy of biofilms 20m
        Speaker: Dr Pieter Neethling (University of Stellenbosch)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Space: Astro - extra D Les 204

      D Les 204

      Convener: Mr Brian van Soelen (University of the Free State)
      • 14:00
        The ICRF-3: The next Generation Celestial Reference Frame. 20m
        Speaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory)
      • 14:20
        Source Structure Effect on Southern Hemisphere VLBI Reference Frame 20m
        Speaker: Mr Sayan Basu (UNISA-HartRAO)
      • 14:40
        A strategic independent geodetic VLBI network for Europe. 20m
        Speaker: Ms Denise Dale (Hartebeespoorthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory)
      • 15:00
        Fourier Plane Modeling and Jet Physics in the Galaxy M81 20m
        Speaker: Mr Arvind RAMESSUR (UNISA/HartRAO)
      • 15:20
        Numerical studies of non-thermal processes in galaxy clusters 20m
        Speaker: Mr Remudin Reshid Mekuria (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Prof. Jean Cleymans (University of Cape Town)
      • 14:00
        Quantum Networking with Graph States 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Mark Tame (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 14:20
        Homogeneous Open Quantum Walks on a Line 20m
        Speaker: Dr Roland Cristopher Caballar (NITheP, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and University of the Philippines, Diliman)
      • 14:40
        Entanglement of two distant nitrogen-vacancy-center ensembles under the action of squeezed microwave field 20m
        Speaker: Dr Natalia Teper (University of KwaZulu-Natal, National Institute for Theoretical Physics)
      • 15:00
        Efficient Quantum Simulation of Markovian Quantum Dynamics of a Qubit 20m
        Speaker: Mr Ryan Sweke (UKZN)
      • 15:20
        Quantum Neural Networks - Our brain as a quantum computer? 20m
        Speaker: Ms Maria Schuld (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
    • 15:40 16:10
      Tea and Coffee break 30m E Ring

      E Ring

    • 16:10 17:10
      Plenary: Tailoring light with digital holograms Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 16:10
        Tailoring light with digital holograms 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Andrew Forbes (CSIR)
        Slides
    • 17:10 19:00
      Poster2 D Ring ground level

      D Ring ground level

      • 17:10
        A circular current's bi-Cartesian magnetic dipolar model and the bias in deriving fields from own potentials 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)
      • 17:10
        A PEPT study of the quadratic en masse granular flows in rotating drums 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Bongani Baloyi (University of Cape Town)
      • 17:10
        A quantum circuit modeling toolkit for high performance computing 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Makhamsia Senekane (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 17:10
        Absorption degradation of Poly crystalline silicon solar cell due to hot spot formation 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Gilbert Osayemwenre (Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
      • 17:10
        Advanced CPU benchmarking of ARM processors for applications in High Energy Physics 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Wade Pimenta (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Affordable and power efficient computing for High Energy Physics: synthetic CPU performance and Fast Fourier Transform benchmarks of ARM processors. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Mitchell Cox (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        An efficient and reliable model develop and employ in a simulation application to compute the coefficient of performance of an air source heat pump water heater 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Stephen Tangwe (Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
      • 17:10
        Analysis of photo-response of a back contact silicon solar cell under spot illumination 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Nicholas Kwarikunda (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
      • 17:10
        Atomistic Simulation Studies of LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Raesibe Sylvia Ledwaba (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Automation, characterisation and application of a spectrometer for UV and Vacuum UV 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Andre de Bruyn (Stellenbosch University)
      • 17:10
        Calculating solar irradiance to determine yield from solar cells for De Aar 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Graham Webber (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Chaotic Phenomena in Stack of Josephson Junctions 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Svetlana Medvedeva (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, JINR)
      • 17:10
        Characterization of cerium doped yttrium gadolinium aluminate garnet (Y-Gd)3 Al5O12:Ce3+ phosphor thin films fabricated by pulsed laser deposition 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Ali Wako (University of the Free State)
      • 17:10
        Characterization of Temperature Dependence of the Electron Capture Cross Section of E-Center in Sb-Doped Germanium 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Ezekiel Omotoso (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Charge and magnetic ordering dynamics under pressure in LuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Wisdom Nkosilathi Sibanda (UJ)
      • 17:10
        Chemiresistive Gas Sensing Properties of Vanadium Pentoxide nanoparticles 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Amos Akande (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Comparison of the gasifier char-resin blends with gasifier soot-resin blends using different characterization techniques 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Aviwe Melapi (Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
      • 17:10
        Computational modelling studies of Pd tellurides 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Phatholo Fredy SELOWA (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Computational Modelling Studies of PtS surfaces 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Mamogo Masenya (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Computational study of (110) β-TiO<sub>2</sub>O surface 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Khomotso Maenetja (University Of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Computer simulation study of spinel LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanotubes as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr David Magolego TSHWANE (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Correlation between entangled states as measured from accelerated world lines. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Jonathan Hartman (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Coupling coefficients and excitonic transitions in CuGaSe<sub>2</sub> 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Augusto Machatine (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Cross-section measurements for neutron-induced reactions in Co and Au at neutron energy of 60 MeV 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Peane Peter Maleka (iThemba LABS)
      • 17:10
        Data Processing System for the Time-of-Flight Spectrometer of Heavy Ions in the wide range of Energies. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Vusi Malaza (Stellenbosch University)
      • 17:10
        Determining the Richardson constant of Ni/4H-SiC and W/4H-SiC Schottky diodes via Current-Voltage-Temperature (IVT) characteristics 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Asmita Singh (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Digital Laser for On-Demand Mode Pulses 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)
      • 17:10
        Effect of annealing temperature on structural and luminescence properties of Eu3+-doped Y2O3 red-emitting phosphor thin films by Pulse Laser Deposition method. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Abdub Ali (University of the Free state)
      • 17:10
        Effect of annealing temperature on vanadium dioxide thin films prepared by sol gel method 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Itani Given Madiba (iThemba Labs, UNISA)
      • 17:10
        Effect of Mo content on the Structural and Physical Properties of Cr<sub>100-<i>x </i></sub>Mo<sub><i>x</i></sub>Alloys 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr A Chavan (University of Johannesburg)
        4
        Paper
      • 17:10
        Effect of pH on ZnO nanostructures prepared by chemical bath method 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Lehlohonolo Koao (UFS)
      • 17:10
        Effects of Catalyst/Ba mole fraction on the structure and luminescence properties of BaCO3:1% Eu3+,2% Dy3+ phosphors synthesized using sol-gel process. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Angelina Seithati Tebele (University of the Free State)
      • 17:10
        Electron paramagnetic resonance analysis of plastic scintillators for the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS detector 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Chad Pelwan (University of Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Electronic structures of oxygen adsorption on {110} nickel-rich pentlandite (Fe<sub>4</sub>Ni<sub>5</sub>S<sub>8</sub>) mineral surface 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Peace Prince Mkhonto (University of Limpopo)
      • 17:10
        Equilibration properties of hadronic matter 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Nemakhavhani Thendo Emmanuel (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        First principle study: adsorption of molecular hydrogen sulphide on transitional gold cluster (Aun=1-5) 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Emmanuel Igumbor (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        First-principles study of Fe-doped MgO 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Mahlaga Molepo (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Geyser heating cycle of 2kW tank domestic solar water heater under varying loads 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Nothando Ndlovu (University of Fort Hare)
      • 17:10
        Growth of FeSi nanowires by Chemical Vapour Deposition for Gas Sensing Applications 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Sibongiseni Thabethe (CSIR)
      • 17:10
        High-pressure electrical-transport behaviour in charge-ordered Fe<sub>2</sub>OBO<sub>3</sub> and LuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Philip Musyimi (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Imaging of Dense Minerals in Rocks Using Micro-CT 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Lunga Bam (NECSA)
      • 17:10
        Influence of argon-implantation on thermoluminescence of synthetic quartz 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Schadrack Nsengiyumva (Rhodes University)
      • 17:10
        Influence of solvent casting and weight ratios on the morphology and optical properties of inorganic-organic hybrid structures 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Theo Muller (University of the Western Cape)
      • 17:10
        Interpretation of Spectral Electroluminescence Images of Photovoltaic Modules 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Jacqui Crozier (NMMU)
      • 17:10
        Investigation and evaluation of a custom Raman spectroscopy setup 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Cathrine Pfukwa (Stellenbosch University)
      • 17:10
        Investigation of the effect of iodine bombardment in glassy carbon. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Opeyemi Odutemowo (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Investigation of the migration behaviour of Strontium ion implanted in Silicon Carbide 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Thabsile Thabethe (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Irradiation-induced improvement in crystalline quality of epitaxially grown InGaN thin films: A preliminary study 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Morgan Madhuku (iThemba Labs)
      • 17:10
        Magnetic and thermodynamic properties of Ce23Ru7Mg4 compound 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Jyotish Chandra Debnath (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Magnetic and transport studies on Cr<sub>100-<i>x</i></sub>Ir<sub><i>x</i></sub> alloy single crystals 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Pius Rodney Fernando (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 17:10
        Memory performance of ARM processors and its relevance to High Energy Physics 1h 50m
        Speakers: Mr Gerhard Harmsen (University of the Witwatersrand) , Mr Thomas Wrigley (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Nature of the four-quasiparticle negative-parity rotational bands in <sup>194</sup>Tl 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr OBED SHIRINDA (iThemba LABS)
      • 17:10
        New research opportunities with the K600 magnetic spectrometer 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Retief Neveling (iThemba LABS)
      • 17:10
        Norm conserving pseudopotentials for 1-D systems 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Trisha Salagaram (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Palladium silicide formation on n-Si (111) By Thermal Annealing 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Helga Danga (Uninersity of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Pressure effects on the magnetic behavior of the local moment ferromagnet CeCuSi 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. GIOvanni Hearne (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Probing the antiferromagnetism in (Cr<sub>84</sub>Re<sub>16</sub>)<sub>100-<i>y</i></sub>V<sub><i>y</i></sub> alloys using neutron diffraction 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mrs Bincy Susan Jacobs (University Of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Production of electricity from eucalyptus wood 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Nwabunwanne Nwokolo (Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
      • 17:10
        Prometeo: The new test bench for the electronics in ATLAS tile calorimeter in the upgrade. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Xifeng RUAN (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        Pulse shaping using a 2D spatial light modulator 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Ruan Viljoen (Stellenbosch University)
      • 17:10
        Reactive DC sputter deposition and charactersation of AlN thin films 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Thembinkosi Goodman Nyawo (University of Zululand)
      • 17:10
        Reconstructing vector Bessel beams 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Angela Dudley (CSIR)
      • 17:10
        Reproducing observed solar radiation characteristics in Rwanda using theoretical models 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Marie Chantal Cyulinyana (University of johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Self-healing of quantum entanglement 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR)
      • 17:10
        Silicide formation in Pd-Si and Pd-SiC diffusion couples 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Eric Njoroge (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        Sputter deposition and characterization of diamond like carbon thin films 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Nelisiwe Princess Chonco (University of Zululand)
      • 17:10
        Structural changes associated with the differential expansion of coal during rapid heating - a preliminary study 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Jakobus Hoffman (NECSA)
      • 17:10
        Synthesis and characterization of binary phase NiS nanostructures 1h 50m
        Speaker: Ms Ella Linganiso (CSIR)
      • 17:10
        Synthesis and characterization of doped perovskite oxides (CaTiO3: Pr, Al) nanophosphors by using sol-gel method. 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Thandikhaya Lungisa Lotha (University of the Free State)
      • 17:10
        Synthesis, characterization and magnetic ordering of the semiconducting intermetallic compound FeGa<sub>3</sub> 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Mustafa Ahmed (University of Johannesburg)
      • 17:10
        Temperature dependence of coercivity and magnetization of Sr1/3Mn1/3Co1/3Fe2O4 nanoparticle ferrites 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Nadir Osman (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 17:10
        Temperature-dependent barrier characteristics of Pd/ZnO Schottky barrier diodes 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Meehleketo Advice Mayimele (University of Pretoria)
      • 17:10
        The behaviour of damage in sapphire and MgO implanted with silver ions 1h 50m
        Speaker: Anna Kozakiewicz (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 17:10
        The modification and the development of the polarized ion source at iThemba LABS 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Cebo Ndlangamandla (iThemba Labs)
      • 17:10
        The Stochastic Schroedinger Equations Approach to Open Quantum Systems 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mrs Iuliia Semina (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 17:10
        Thermally induced lensing determination from the coefficient of defocus aberration 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr July Bell (UKZN)
      • 17:10
        Transverse Momentum and Tsallis Distribution]{Transverse Momentum Distributions in proton - proton Collisions at LHC Energies and Tsallis Thermodynamics 1h 50m
        Speaker: Prof. Jean Cleymans (University of Cape Town)
      • 17:10
        Wave Instability of Intercellular Ca(2+) Oscillations 1h 50m
        Speaker: Dr Conrad Bertrand TABI (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 17:10
        X-ray reflectometry and Surface Brillouin scattering studies of thin films of VC deposited on Si by RF magnetron sputtering 1h 50m
        Speaker: Mr Kudakwashe Jakata (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 19:00 20:00
      HoD/Council Meeting D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Convener: Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
    • 09:00 10:00
      Plenary: New ways of thinking of unversity physics teaching: a discussion of discursive representations using South African examples Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Dr Deena Naidoo (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 09:00
        New ways of thinking about university physics teaching: A discussion of discursive representations using South African examples 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Cedric Linder (Uppsala University and UWC)
        Slides
    • 10:00 10:40
      Applied: Renewable Energy D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Convener: Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU)
      • 10:00
        The evaluation and simulated performance of the potential current produce from Multi-junction cells. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Ross Schultz (NMMU)
      • 10:20
        Simulation of Thermal Processes in a Hot Mirror Parabolic Trough Solar Receiver 20m
        Speaker: Mr Victor Siuluta Kaluba (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Astro: Astro and Space AGM D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
    • 10:00 10:40
      DPCMM1 D Les 201

      D Les 201

      Convener: Mr Rudolph Erasmus (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 10:00
        Investigation of plasma dynamics effect on the properties of the vanadium oxide thin films 20m
        Speaker: Ms Bathusile Masina (CSIR, University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 10:20
        Electrical properties of Hg/n-Si (MS) and Hg/PO3/n-Si (MIS) Schottky Diodes 20m
        Speaker: Mr Fred Joe Nambala (University of Zambia)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Education D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)
      • 10:00
        Quantum Optics: Do we need single photons? 20m
        Speaker: Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR)
      • 10:20
        An evaluation of students’ understanding of Newtonian Mechanics 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Deena Naidoo (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 10:00 10:40
      NPRP: Monte Carlo for Medical Applications D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Dr Thifwe Bucher (iThemba LABS)
      • 10:00
        Auger electron studies using Monte Carlo simulations of I-123 incorporated into human lymphocytes 20m
        Speaker: Mr Hein Fourie (Stellenbosch University)
      • 10:20
        Monte Carlo simulation of secondary gamma production during proton therapy for dose verification purposes – Part I 20m
        Speaker: Dr Stephen Peterson (University of Cape Town)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Photonics: Technology D Les 102

      D Les 102

      Convener: Dr Pieter Neethling (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)
      • 10:00
        Construction of a Terahertz time domain spectrometer 20m
        Speaker: Mr Shane Smith (Stellenbosch University)
      • 10:20
        A New Technique to Electro-Optically Q-switch Uniaxial Gain Materials. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Loyiso Maweza (CSIR)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Space: Space and Astro AGM D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Prof. Thomas Konrad (UKZN)
      • 10:00
        Hamiltonian approach to open quantum Brownian motion. 20m
        Speaker: Dr Ilya Sinayskiy (University of KwaZulu-Natal and National Institute for Theoretical Physics)
      • 10:20
        Finite-size key security of Phoenix-Barnett-Chefles 2000 quantum-key-distribution protocol 20m
        Speaker: Dr Mhlambululi Mafu (UKZN)
    • 10:40 11:10
      Tea and Coffee break 30m E Ring

      E Ring

    • 11:10 12:10
      Applied: APF Meeting, Modelling
      Convener: Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU)
      • 11:10
        APF Meeting 20m

        Applied Physic Forum Meeting

      • 11:30
        Modelling Flow Phenomena in Time Dependant Store Release from Transonic Aircraft 20m
        Speaker: Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Astro: Astro and Space non-specialist talk D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
      • 11:10
        Characterization of Potentially Hazardous Near-Earth Asteroids 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Henry Throop (University of Pretoria)
    • 11:10 12:10
      DPCMM1: Divisional AGM D Les 201

      D Les 201

      Convener: Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)
      • 11:10
        Divisional AGM 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Education D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Dr Padmanabhan Nair (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:10
        First year students’ beliefs about physics 20m
        Speaker: Dr Dale Taylor (UCT)
      • 11:30
        The experiences of four-year program degree students 20m
        Speaker: Ms Buyi Sondezi-Mhlungu (University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:50
        Sound Misconceptions in a Science Centre 20m
        Speaker: Mr Derek Fish (Unizul Science Centre)
        Paper
    • 11:10 12:10
      NPRP: Nuclear Structure D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Dr Sifiso Ntshangase (University of Zululand)
      • 11:10
        Search for chirality in 193Tl 20m
        Speaker: Mr Joram Ndayishimye (Stellenbosch University)
      • 11:30
        Exploring the spectroscopy of vibrational levels in the trasitional rare earth region 20m
        Speaker: Mr Siyabonga Majola (UCT/ iThemba Labs)
      • 11:50
        Two Proton Stripping via the 115In(3He,n)117Sb reaction and a GEANT4 simulation of the AFRODITE array at iThemba LABS. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Kevin Li (Stellenbosch University, iThemba Labs)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Photonics: Fibres D Les 102

      D Les 102

      Convener: Dr Hencharl Strauss (CSIR (National Laser Centre))
      • 11:10
        Propagation characteristics control by variation of PCF structural parameters 20m
        Speaker: Mr James Jena (National University of Science and Technology)
      • 11:30
        Pulse Propagation in Soliton based Optical fiber communication. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Rabiu Imam SABITU (Kano University of Science and Technology, Nigeria)
      • 11:50
        Towards the Fabrication of All-Fibre Laser Systems 20m
        Speaker: Dr Lorinda Wu (CSIR)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Space: Space and Astro non-specialist talk D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
    • 11:10 12:10
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Dr Ilya Sinayskiy (University of KwaZulu-Natal and National Institute for Theoretical Physics)
      • 11:10
        A GPU Based Polyhedral Particle DEM Transport Code 20m
        Speaker: Mr Nicolin govender (CSIR, University of Johannesburg)
      • 11:30
        Massive Affordable Computing Using ARM Processors in High Energy Physics 20m
        Speaker: Joshua Wyatt Smith (University of Cape Town)
      • 11:50
        Computer Assisted Proof of the Global Existence of Periodic Orbits in the Rössler System 20m
        Speaker: Dr André Botha (UNISA)
        Paper
    • 12:10 13:10
      Plenary: The Square Kilometre Array, MeerKat, and more Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg)
      • 12:10
        The Square Kilometre Array, MeerKAT and more 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Justin Jonas (SKA)
        Slides
    • 13:10 14:00
      Lunch: Plenary speakers and students lunch 50m E Ring

      E Ring

      Plenary speakers/students lunch

    • 14:00 15:40
      Applied: General D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Conveners: Dr Indresan Govender (University of Cape Town) , Prof. Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:00
        Non-Specialist Lecture: Optimization of the PEGASES plasma thruster 40m
        Speaker: Dr Trevor Lafleur (LPP Ecole Polytechnique, France)
      • 14:40
        Characterisation of plume and thrust for the corona ionisation space propulsion system 20m
        Speaker: Dr Phil Ferrer (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 15:00
        Discrete Element Models applied to Aggregate Properties in Pavement Design 20m
        Speaker: Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
      • 15:20
        The design and development of a force comparator standard machine to provide national traceability in force measurement to industry. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Sipho Dlamini (NMISA)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Astro D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Dr Lili Yang (PostDoc)
      • 14:00
        Importance of mergers in the growth of brightest cluster galaxies 20m
        Speaker: Mrs Daniel Groenewald (North-West University)
      • 14:20
        AGN vs star formation in Brightest Cluster Galaxies 20m
        Speaker: Dr Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
      • 14:40
        Analysis of SALT Medium Resolution Fabry-Perot data 20m
        Speaker: Mr Wendyam Blaise TAPSOBA (University of Cape Town)
      • 15:00
        Kinematics and stellar populations of dwarf ellipticals in the Fornax cluster. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jaco Mentz (NWU)
      • 15:20
        The methodology of extracting kinemtaical properties and mass profiles from BCGs. 20m
        Speaker: Mr Henri Branken (North West University)
    • 14:00 15:40
      DPCMM1 D Les 201

      D Les 201

      Convener: Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State)
      • 14:00
        Novel Rattling Dynamics Explain Low Thermal Conductivity in Aluminium-Doped Potassium Tungstate Defect Pyrochlore 20m
        Speaker: Dr Elvis Shoko (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:20
        X-ray reflectivity and surface Brillouin studies of rf magnetron sputtered NbN thin films 20m
        Speaker: Mr Jonah Kuria (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:40
        Can Shapiro step subharmonics be "charged"? 20m
        Speaker: Dr Hermann Azemtsa Donfack (University of South Africa)
      • 15:00
        A microscopic theory of phase transitions 20m
        Speaker: Dr Volkmar Nolting (Vaal University of Technology)
      • 15:20
        Structural and Optical Characterisation of Double-Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles 20m
        Speaker: Mr Olatunbosun Nubi (University of Limpopo)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Education D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Mr Douglas Clerk (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 15:00
        The impact of community engagement initiative at Soweto Science Centre of the University of Johannesburg in addressing the subject knowledge deficiency of learners in the Further Education and Training band 20m
        Speaker: Dr Padmanabhan Nair (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 15:20
        A triggering strategy for improved pass rate in a software-managed evaluations in Physics practicals for Engineering and Health Science Diploma Programmes at the University of Johannesburg 20m
        Speaker: Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
    • 14:00 15:40
      NPRP: ATLAS 2 D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Dr Paulus Masiteng (University of Johannesburg)
      • 14:00
        Evidence for Higgs Boson Decays to Tau Lepton Pairs from the ATLAS Experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider 20m
        Speaker: Mr Kieran Bristow (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:20
        Search for the Higgs boson in fermionic channels using the ATLAS detector 20m
        Speaker: Mrs Claire Lee (UJ & Academia Sinica)
        Paper
      • 14:40
        The Higgs as a portal to the “hidden sector” via an analysis of H->Z’Z’->4l 20m
        Speaker: Mr D A Unwuchola (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
      • 15:00
        Search for the 2HDM neutral CP-odd pseudoscalar Higgs, <i>A</i>, in the <i>A</i> to <i>Zh</i> channel in <i>sqrt(s)</i> = 8 TeV <i>pp</i> collisions with multilepton final states using the ATLAS detector 20m
        Speaker: Mr Guillermo Hamity (University of the Witwatersrand)
        Slides
      • 15:20
        The iThemba LABS Radioactive Beam Project 20m
        Speaker: Dr Robert Bark (iThemba LABS)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Photonics: Quantum Optics D Les 102

      D Les 102

      Convener: Prof. Andrew Forbes (CSIR)
      • 14:00
        Digital detection of Bessel-Gauss beams 20m
        Speaker: Ms Thandeka Mhlanga (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
      • 14:20
        Simulating spontaneous parametric down-conversion using classical light 20m
        Speaker: Dr Yingwen Zhang (CSIR)
      • 14:40
        Azimuthal spectrum after parametric down-convertion with radial degrees of freedom 20m
        Speaker: Dr Yingwen Zhang (CSIR)
      • 15:00
        Propagation of vortex modes through fibres 20m
        Speaker: Ms Melanie McLaren (CSIR)
      • 15:20
        A numerical investigation of the evolution OAM entanglement in turbulence 20m
        Speaker: Dr Alpha Hamadou Ibrahim (CSIR)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Space: Astro - extra
      Convener: Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg)
      • 14:00
        Tidal Effects on Pulsation Modes in Close Binaries 20m
        Speaker: Dr Fabio Frescura (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:20
        Spectroscopic and Photometric study of open cluster Trumpler 27 20m
        Speaker: Mr Willice Obonyo (University of Cape Town)
      • 14:40
        Rapid Photometric variability of magnetic Cataclysmic Variables 20m
        Speaker: Mr Johannes Breytenbach (University of Pretoria)
      • 15:00
        Accretion processes in cataclysmic variables: Insights from optical transient surveys 20m
        Speaker: Ms Mokhine Motsoaledi (South African Astronomical Observatory)
      • 15:20
        Real Space Lensing Reconstruction using CMB Temperature and Polarisation 20m
        Speaker: Ms Heather Prince (UKZN)
    • 14:00 15:40
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 14:00
        Numerical modelling of the generation of Gaussian graph state 20m
        Speaker: Mr Lucien Nzuzi Mbenza (UKZN)
      • 14:20
        Computational study of structural, thermal and electronic properties of the chalcopyrites AlAgX2 (X=S,Se,Te) 20m
        Speaker: Mr Guy Moise DONGHO NGUIMDO (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 14:40
        Structural and Electronic Properties of Fe dopped Technetium Sulphide 20m
        Speaker: Mr Mahmud Abdulsalam (University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 15:00
        Resonance features of stack of long Josephson junctions 20m
        Speaker: Mr Ilhom Rahmonov (Joint Institute for Nuclear Research)
      • 15:20
        Collider Black-Holes: Preliminary Results and Outlook 20m
        Speaker: Mr Warren Carlson (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 15:40 16:10
      Tea and Coffee break 30m E Ring

      E Ring

    • 16:10 17:10
      Plenary: The SCRIT electron scattering facility Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)
      • 16:10
        The SCRIT Electron Scattering Facility 1h Auditorium

        Auditorium

        Speaker: Prof. Toshimi Suda (Tohoku University, Japan)
        Slides
    • 17:10 18:00
      NPRP: Divisional Meeting D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Dr Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS (Gauteng))
    • 18:00 19:00
      Division Heads/Council Meeting D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Convener: Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)
    • 09:00 10:00
      Plenary: CERN - a gateway to science and technology Auditorium

      Auditorium

      Convener: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)
      • 09:00
        CERN – A Gateway to Science and Technology 1h
        Speaker: Prof. Emmanuel Tsesmelis (CERN and University of Oxford)
        Slides
    • 10:00 10:40
      Applied: Radiation D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Convener: Dr Joseph Asante (Tshwane University of Technology)
      • 10:00
        A new probe to detect multiple turn extraction of a beam bunch from Injector Cyclotron 1 at iThemba LABS. 20m
        Speaker: Dr John Garrett de Villiers (iThemba Labs)
      • 10:20
        Research projects Utilising Penetrating Radiation: What to Expect when using Radiation Beams for Imaging 20m
        Speaker: Mr Frikkie De Beer (NECSA)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Astro D Les 203

      D Les 203

      Convener: Dr Nukri Komin (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 10:00
        Accretion and outflow in black hole X-ray binaries 20m
        Speaker: Mr Avishek Dusoye (University of Cape Town)
      • 10:20
        Search for Very High Energy candidate sources using South African observatories 20m
        Speaker: Dr Brian van Soelen (University of the Free State)
    • 10:00 10:40
      DPCMM1 D Les 201

      D Les 201

      Convener: Dr Max Chirwa (Walter Sisulu University)
      • 10:00
        Magnetic nanoparticles as polarity-sensors: a Molecular Dynamics study on the effect of solvent interactions with surface atoms on iron oxide nanoparticles’ magnetization. 20m
        Speaker: Dr Richard Harris (Mintek)
      • 10:20
        Elastic constants of Cr3C2 thin films by surface Brillouin scattering investigations 20m
        Speaker: Dr Daniel Wamwangi (University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Education: Teachers D Les 310

      D Les 310

      Education

      Convener: Dr Deena Naidoo (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 10:00
        Shoestring Experiments 1: Measuring the track separation on a compact diskette using a metre stick 20m
        Speaker: Mr Douglas Clerk (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 10:20
        Shoestring Experiments 2: Resurrecting and using the 2D collision apparatus 20m
        Speaker: Mr Douglas Clerk (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
    • 10:00 10:40
      NPRP: Nuclear Theory D Les 101

      D Les 101

      Convener: Prof. Jean Cleymans (University of Cape Town)
      • 10:00
        Cluster Model Analysis of Exotic Decay in Actinide Nuclei 20m
        Speaker: Mr Erasmus du Toit (Stellenbosch University)
      • 10:20
        Coupled-channel studies of nucleon-scattering from oxygen isotopes 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)
        Paper
    • 10:00 10:40
      Photonics D Les 102

      D Les 102

    • 10:00 10:40
      Space: Astro - extra D Les 204

      D Les 204

      Convener: Dr Christo Venter (North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus)
      • 10:00
        Discretization of cosmological periodic orbits 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Pieter Wagener (University of Fort Hare)
      • 10:20
        Quasi-Newtonian and anti-Newtonian universes in f(R)-gravity 20m
        Speaker: Dr Amare Abebe (North-West University)
    • 10:00 10:40
      Theoretical D Les 104

      D Les 104

      Convener: Prof. Daniel Joubert (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
      • 10:00
        Dynamics of processive and non-processive molecular motors on filaments 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch)
      • 10:20
        Vacuum Energies and Frequency Dependent Interactions 20m
        Speaker: Prof. Herbert Weigel (Stellenbosch University)
    • 10:40 11:10
      Tea and Coffee break 30m E Ring

      E Ring

    • 11:10 12:10
      Applied: Renewable Energy D Les 103

      D Les 103

      Convener: Dr Mmantsae Diale (University of Pretoria)
      • 11:10
        Analysis of the temperature models for the evaluation of global solar radiation in the coastal and interior regions of South Africa. 20m
        Speaker: Dr Eric Maluta (University of Venda)
      • 11:30
        Performance analysis of a 3.2 kWp grid-connected PV system in the Eastern Cape, South Africa 20m
        Speaker: Dr Denis Okello (NMMU and Makerere University)