Advanced Nuclear Science and Technology Techniques Workshop

Session

Nuclear Physics Applications and Projects

18 Apr 2024, 11:30

Auditorium (NRF-iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road, Cape Town)

Conveners

Nuclear Physics Applications and Projects

• Innocent Jimmy Lugendo (University of Dar es Salaam)

Contribution list Timetable

162. Keynote Address: Applications of Nuclear Science and Technology

Humbelani Edzani Ratsibi (NECSA)

18/04/2024, 11:30

Nuclear Safety and Security

Oral

The mention of the word nuclear still scares off a large number of people, however on a day to day basis, members of the public get to experience the benefits of nuclear technology. There are various applications of nuclear science that are fundamental to human’s livelihood, environment and the climate. Application of nuclear science can be found in the medical fraternity (Nuclear technology...

157. The LERIB project at iThemba LABS

Robert Bark (iThemba LABS)

18/04/2024, 12:00

Oral

The Low Energy Radioactive-Ion Beam (LERIB) project at iThemba LABS aims to produce radioactive-ion beams of up to 60 keV energy using the ISOL method. It is centered around a target-ion/ion-source or "Front-End" that is identical to the SPES front-end at Legnaro, Italy, which in turn is derived from the ISOLDE front-end at CERN. The iThemba LABS front-end is presently being worked-up in an...

166. The use of Machine Learning Methods for In-Situ Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry Data Analysis

Kutlwano Segola

18/04/2024, 12:20

Oral

In-situ Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) is a powerful tool for monitoring changes in the interface region of a sample in response to external stimuli. This involves acquiring RBS spectra at regular intervals during annealing. Machine learning based methods have previously been used for standard RBS data analysis, and for the current study, an artificial neural network tailored for...

152. The Application of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) in the Detection and Segmentation of Brain Tumors in medical imaging

Mr Samafou Penabei

Oral

Computed Tomography (SPECT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) plays a crucial role in the non-invasive detection of brain tumors, offering detailed images that are essential for effective treatment planning. However, the interpretation of these images is traditionally time-intensive and requires significant expertise. This presentation introduces how CNNs, a...