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SAIP2016

4-8 July 2016
Kramer Law building
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<a href="http://events.saip.org.za/internalPage.py?pageId=10&confId=86">The Proceedings of SAIP2016</a> published on 24 December 2017

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Poster Session (2)

6 Jul 2016, 16:10
Kramer Law building

Kramer Law building

UCT Middle Campus Cape Town

Conveners

Poster Session (2): Photonics; Astrophysics; Space Science; Applied Physics; Theoretical and Computational Physics

  • Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch)
  • Ernest van Dyk (NMMU)
  • John Bosco Habarulema (South African National Space Agency)
  • Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg)
  • Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch)

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Contribution list
428. A comparison of neutron energy distributions unfolding codes used with a NE213 detector
Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
153. A genetic algorithm approach to enhancing the performance of a PET detector array
Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
348. A high speed OCT system developed at the CSIR National Laser Centre
Mr Ameeth Sharma (CSIR National Laser Centre)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
390. A review on the benefits of Biogas Technology from the Renewable Energy, Environment and Agronomy perspectives
Prof. SAMPSON MAMPHWELI (INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
243. Advantages of Free Space Optics over Optical Fibre for Clock Tone Distribution in a 2.5 GHz Transmission Link
Mr Kagiso J Leburu (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
254. Africhino Quasi-Computer
Mr Kreason Aaron Naidoo (University of KwaZulu-Natal) , Ms Nonky Ramohoeba (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
238. Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater: PID Controller Based Control System and Optimal Energy Management
Mr YO NGOUA Nana (University of Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
377. An ab initio density functional theory study of structural, electronic, magnetic and optical properties of Niobium diphosphide (NbP2 )
Mr Elkana Rugut (Elkana Rugut University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
15. Analysis of the rich optical iron-line spectrum of the x-ray variable I Zw 1 AGN 1H0707-495
Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
261. Analytical Results for the Tsallis Thermodynamic Variables in a Hot and Dense System
Dr Sylvain Mogliacci (UCT)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
184. Applying the technique of Ultrafast Pump-Probe spectroscopy on the main plant light-harvesting complex of spinach leaves
Ms Asmita Singh (University of Pretoria)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
48. Assessment of biomass torrefaction effect on gasification efficiency
Mr Anthony Anukam (University of Fort Hare)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
220. Calculation of air density through measurements of falling spheres
Mr Andrew McCaughna (University of Michigan)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
391. Calibration of a statistical method used to constrain pulsar geometries via light curve modelling
Mr Tiaan Bezuidenhout (NWU)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
241. Characterization and Compensation of Fibre Link Dispersion in a 10 Gb/s Flexible Network
Mr Duncan Boiyo (Centre for Broadband Communication, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
79. Characterization and implications of Soot generated from Pinewood gasification
Mr Aviwe Melapi (University of Fort Hare)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
84. Characterization and Thermal Load Impact of Reflective Coatings on a Low Cost House in Alice, South Africa
Mr Ochuko Kelvin Overen (Physics Department, University of Fort Hare)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
102. Characterization of a Q-Plate in terms of Hyper-Geometric Gaussian modes
Ms Bereneice Sephton (CSIR National Laser Centre; Wits Physics Department)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
371. Classical light simulations of quantum measurements
Mr Gareth Berry (Structured Light Lab, School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
140. Computational Model of solid-state lithium ion batteries
Mr Leta Jule (University of the Free State)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
216. Computerised Ionospheric Tomography (CIT) for supportive GNSS-derived ionospheric applications
Mr Ahsan Ansari (University of Michigan)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
5. Creation and detection of vector Bessel beams using digital axicons
Mr David Omoefe Idisi (University of Fort Hare, Alice)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
308. Density Functional Theory on a Lattice: Self-consistence Hartree plus Exchange Approximation.
Mr Kossi Amouzouvi (University of the Witwatersrand)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
256. DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A WASTE HEAT RECOVERY UNIT IN A GASIFICATION PLANT
Ms Nwabunwanne Nwokolo (University of Fort Hare)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
454. Determination of thin silicon sample thicknesses using linear and nonlinear optical methods
Mr Wilfrid Ndebeka (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
474. Development of non-linear microscopy infrastructure
Ms Anneke Erasmus (Laser Research Institue) , Mr George Dwapanyin (Laser Research Institue) , Mr Ruan Viljoen (Stellenbosch University)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
262. Development of Quantum Key Distribution System
Ms Marie Louise Umuhire (University of KwaZulu-Natal - Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
461. Digital laser mode amplification using ND: YAG amplifier
Mr Teboho Bell (CSIR)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
441. Digitally transforming high-order mode to a high brightness beam
Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
242. Driven non-equilibrium systems modeled with Markov processes
Mrs Pelerine Tsobgni Nyawo (University of Stellenbosch)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
231. Dust heating by Alfvén waves using non-Maxwellian distribution function
Dr Zubia Kiran (GC University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
88. Dynamic Model to Evaluate the Performance of Residential Air Source Heat Pumps in South Africa
Mr YONGOUA Nana (Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
117. Effect of annealing of P3HT:PCBM blend in the performance of organic solar cell devices
Mr Francis Otieno (Witwatersrand University)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
181. Effect of carbon doping on the structural, optical and electronic properties of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized by pneumatic spray pyrolysis technique.
Mr Luyolo Ntozakhe (1Fort Hare Institute of Technology (FHIT), University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice, 5700, Republic of South Africa. 2Chemistry department, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice, 5700, Republic of South Africa.)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
275. Emission modelling of numerical hydrodynamical simulations with application to Active Galactic Nuclei jets
Mr Izak van der Westhuizen (University of the Free State)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
43. Enhanced properties of thermoelectric materials for technological applications
Dr George S. Manyali (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
70. Facile hydrothermal synthesis of Ni(OH)<sub>2</sub>-graphene foam composite for supercapacitor application
Mr Abubakar Khaleed (University of Pretoria)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
320. Finding the needle in Galaxy Evolution: HI Stacking
Ms Julia Healy (Dept of Astronomy, University of Cape Town)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
171. First-principles studies of transition metal defects in a molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) monolayer
Ms Noeliarinala Felana Andriambelaza (University of Pretoria)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
423. Follow up studies on delta Schuti star: HD 75656
Ms Charissa Button (University of Pretoria) , Ms Nosicelo Mrwetyana (University of Pretoria)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
383. Free-space data transfer using the spatial modes of light
Mr Lucas Gailele (Structured Light Lab, School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
204. Gas Accretion and Triggering in NGC 3998
Dr Bradley Frank (University of Cape Town)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
175. Generating Arbitrary Optical Vector Beams
Mr Mitchell Cox (University of the Witwatersrand)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
10. Geomagnetic derivation of current strengths and electric fields of three current systems in the ionosphere and magnetosphere.
Dr Jean De Villiers (South African National Space Agency)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
24. Growing zirconium carbide (ZrC) layers by CVD using ZrCl4 mixed with CH4,Ar and H2
Mr Bilal Alawad (Department of physics, university of Pretoria,0002 - department of physics, sudan university of science and technology, Khartoum Sudan)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
219. HF Propagation Systems for African communications
Ms Clare Luckey (University of Michigan)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
78. Improving gas sensing properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes by vanadium oxide encapsulation
Dr George Chimowa (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
363. Ionospheric characterisation of the South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly using a ship-based dual-frequency GISTM receiver
Mrs Annelie Vermeulen (UCT SpaceLab)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
221. Ionospheric Irregularities studies using GPS and radio astronomy interferometers
Mr Eric Vargo (University of Michigan)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
218. Ionospheric Scintillation Proxies derived from geodetic GPS receiver data
Mr Nick Azzopardi (University of Michigan)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
490. Isotropic energy and luminosity correlations with spectral peak energy for five long GRBs
Mr Feraol F. Dirirsa (University of Johannesburg)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
473. Long-term measurements of temperature of the fermenting slurry within the biogas digesters at Vele secondary school
Mr Vhutshilo, M Nekhubvi (University of Venda)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
358. Long-term monitoring of TeV Blazars with the Watcher Robotic Telescope
Mr Johannes Petrus Marais (UFS)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
251. Low cost passively Q-switched laser
Mr Bigboy Madlala (Structured Light Lab, School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
330. Materiallurgy of macadamia nut shell explained using its physical properties
Ms Eloko Niclette (University of Johannebsurg)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
508. MCNPX based Radiation Shielding Analysis for the Mineral-PET Kimberlite Sorting Facility
Mr Eric Chinaka (UJ &amp; NECSA)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
38. Measurements of the hyperfine and weak field Zeeman spectra of Rb 85 and Rb 87
Mr Adrian Wyngaard (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
128. Metal Oxide N-doped CNTs decorated Gas sensors
Mr Ibrahim B. Usman (University of the Witwatersrand)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
436. Modelling and testing the effects of space radiation on space borne electronic components
Ms Holly Snell (SpaceLab, Dept of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
8. Modelling the Linke Turbidity for solar irradiance in South Africa
Mr LUTENDO CHRISTOPHER NETHWADZI (SAAPMB)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
154. Multi-wavelength variability and optical identification of a selection of supersoft X-ray sources
Ms Miriam Mumbua Nyamai (University of Free State)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
248. Multiparty Quantum State Sharing of an arbitrary unknown three particle state with GHZ state measurements
Mr COMFORT SEKGA (Botswana International University of Science and Technology) , Dr Mhlambululi Mafu (Botswana International University of Science and Technology)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
484. Nature of forces acting on the terrestrial globe
Dr Nicodeme Djiedeu (CEPAMOQ, University of Douala)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
280. New Calibration Sources for Very Long Baseline Interferometry at 1.6 GHz
Mr Mekuanint Kifle Hailemariam (University of Pretoria & Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
52. Nonlinear optical processes and saturated absorption spectroscopy in two and multi-level atoms: a theoretical and numerical study
Ms Meena Patel (Cape University of Technology)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
504. Novel PET detector with high throughput electronics for Mineral-PET
Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
334. Observing 5 MHONGOOSE galaxies with the KAT-7
Mr Amidou Sorgho (University of Cape Town)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
360. Open Quantum System approach to spontaneous formation of prebiotic molecules in interstellar space.
Mr Paul Els (NWU, Potchefstroom)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
507. Optical Spectra of Herschel Gravitational Lenses and their Astrophysical Implications
Prof. Lerothodi Leeuw (University of South Africa)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
53. Outreach and Education with the Virtual Observatory
Dr Khadija EL Bouchefry (HartRAO)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
270. Performance evaluation of a direct expansion bulk milk cooler on a dairy farm in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Mr Russel Mhundwa (University of Fort Hare Institute of Technology)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
89. Performance evaluation of a domestic split-type air conditioner in South Africa, a case study of ALICE
Ms GLORY BANTAN MAFOR (UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
499. Photo-thermal degradation analysis of single junction amorphous silcion solar module EVA encapsulation
Mr Gilbert Osayemwenre (Fort Hare)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
350. Physics of clayey soils to explain their geophagic, traditional pottery making and paints applications
Mrs Adeline Megne-Tiegum- (University of Johannesburg)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
168. Prediction of Coefficient of Performance of an Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater under Two Critical Operating Scenarios
Mr Tangwe Stephen (University of Fort Hare)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
336. Qualitative comparison of advanced characterisation techniques of Photovoltaic cells
Mr Ross Dix-Peek (NMMU)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
289. Quantum state sharing of an arbitrary three particle state using Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen pairs and GHZ state measurements
Mr Comfort Sekga (Botswana International University of Science and Technology) , Dr Mhlambululi Mafu (Botswana International University of Science and Technology)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
479. RF Generation for Ion Trapping Experiments
Mr Naleli Matjelo (Stellenbosch University)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
494. Second stage distribution of biogas to an area of application after the first stage distribution has reached the zero pressure as displayed on the gauge
Dr DAVID TINARWO (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA) , Mr vhutshilo 1st mountaineer nekhubvi (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
217. SQUID Magnetometer Filter Design and Data Analysis
Ms Megan Avery (University of Michigan)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
87. Stochastic differential equations as a powerful numerical tool
Dr Du Toit Strauss (Centre for Space Research, North-West University)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
483. Structural and dynamical properties of oxygen and cerium vacancies in cerium dioxide
Dr Thuto Mosuang (University of Limpopo)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
13. Structural and electrical properties of ruthenium thin films on 6H-SiC annealed in the air
Dr Kinnock Vundawaka Munthali (University of Pretoria and University of Namibia)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
366. Studying the thermal history of the intergalactic medium with the redshifted 21-cm line
Ms Diana KLutse (Rhodes University)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
281. suitability of quadratic gauge for non-perturbative QCD
Mr Haresh Raval (Indian institute of Technology Bombay)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
460. Surface Brillouin Scattering studies of Transition metal nitrides thin films deposited by RF Magnetron Sputtering
Mr Jonah Kuria (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
265. Surface Impedance Derived from the South African Magnetotelluric Network for the estimation of geomagnetically induced currents in the South African Power network
Dr Pierre Cilliers (SANSA Space Science)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D2 - Space Science
Poster Presentation
110. Synthesis of nanostructured molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) for photodegradation of organic dyes from aqueous solution
Mr Ntakadzeni Madima (University of Johannesburg)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
114. The design and performance monitoring of fabricated Biogas Digester using plastic
Mr KECHRIST OBILEKE (UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
83. The design of a cost effective high precision time measurement unit for use in a Hanbury-Brown Twiss interferometer
Mr Stubb James (CPUT)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
44. The effect of activated carbon on the CO sensing performance of NiO
Mr Abubakar Khaleed (University of Pretoria)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
283. The effect of low level laser therapy on both HIV infected and uninfected TZM-bl cells
Ms Masixole Lugongolo (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
503. The Sub-millimeter Continuum Emission of Selected Nearby Active Galaxies
Prof. Lerothodi Leeuw (University of South Africa)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
263. The Wigner distribution function in modal characterisation
Mr Prince Mredlana (CSIR National laser centre)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track C - Photonics
Poster Presentation
343. Theory of fast ion transport on nanoscale and computer exploration
Dr Alexandr Despotuli (IMT RAS) , Prof. Alexandra Andreeva (IMT RAS)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
150. Tin oxides nanostructures: Synthesis, characterization and their photocatalytic application.
Ms RAMOKONE CHRISTINA MALINDISA (UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
406. Ultrahigh-energy neutrino events in current and future neutrino telescopes from nearby Gamma-Ray Bursts
Dr REETANJALI MOHARANA (University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park-2006)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track D1 - Astrophysics
Poster Presentation
151. Using Geant4 to create 3D maps of dosage received within a MinPET diamond sorting facility
Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track F - Applied Physics
Poster Presentation
346. Visualizing higher order Brillouin zones with applications
Dr Trisha Salagaram (University of Cape Town)
06/07/2016, 16:10
Track G - Theoretical and Computational Physics
Poster Presentation
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