08:30
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--- Registration ---
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09:00
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Welcome
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Pete Jones
(iThemba LABS)
(until 10:00)
(Auditorium)
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09:00
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Director's Welcome
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Faiҫal Azaiez
(iThemba LABS)
(Auditorium)
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09:25
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HoD Welcome
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Mathis Wiedeking
(iThemba LABS)
(Auditorium)
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09:45
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British Council
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Meekness Lunga
(British Council)
(Auditorium)
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10:00
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Acclerator Mass Spectrometry
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Pete Jones
(iThemba LABS)
(until 11:00)
(Auditorium)
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10:00
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Does Accelerator Mass Spectrometry have a place in an emerging economy?
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Woodborne Stephan
(iThemba LABS)
(Auditorium)
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11:00
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--- Coffee Break | Group Photo ---
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11:30
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Acclerator Mass Spectrometry
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Stephan Woodborne
(iThemba LABS)
(until 13:00)
(Auditorium)
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11:30
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CologneAMS lab report: Routine operation and some recent developments
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Stefan Heinze
(Auditorium)
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12:00
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Late-Pleistocene Molluscan Bio-stratigraphy of Rusinga-Mfangano Island beaches, Lake Victoria-Kenya
- Ms
Julian Ogondo
(Maseno University)
(Auditorium)
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12:30
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The Upgrade of the iThemba LABS Neutron Beam Facility
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Peane Maleka
(iThemba LABS)
(Auditorium)
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08:45
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Metrology and Applications
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Tanya Hutton
(University of Cape Town)
(until 11:00)
(Auditorium)
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08:45
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Role of NMISA in society
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Zakithi Msimang
(NMISA)
(Auditorium)
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09:30
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The Significance of a Protocol in X-ray Radiography: Influential Parameters
- Dr
Nhlakanipho Mdziniso
(University of Eswatini, Department of Physics)
(Auditorium)
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10:00
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Radioisotope tracer techniques for the study of multiphase flows
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Thomas Leadbeater
(University of Cape Town)
(Auditorium)
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10:20
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Design and construction of a gamma-ray spectrometer with water shielding for low-level natural occurring radioactive material measurement
- Ms
M. Bashir
(Stellenbosch University/ iThemba LABS)
(Auditorium)
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11:00
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--- Coffee Break ---
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11:30
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Metrology and Applications
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Jacobus Diener
(Botswana International University of Science and Technology)
(until 13:00)
(Auditorium)
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11:30
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F-18 activity mesurements at NMISA
- Mrs
Joline Lubbe
(NMISA)
Mr
Martin van Staden
(NMISA)
Dr
Bruce Simpson
(NMISA)
Milton van Rooy
(NMISA)
(Auditorium)
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12:00
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Radiobiological evaluation of secondary radiation produced in proton therapy
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Charlot Vandevoorde
(Radiation Biophysics Division, NRF iThemba LABS, South Africa)
(Auditorium)
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12:20
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Influence of dose rate on the cellular response to neutrons and its implications for manned space missions
- Dr
Randall Fisher
(Radiation Biophysics Division, NRF iThemba LABS, South Africa)
(Auditorium)
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12:40
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DNA DSB repair pathways in mammalian cells – measurements and simulations
- Ms
Tarryn Bailey
(Student)
(Auditorium)
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08:45
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Environmental Measurements
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Daniel BONGUE
(Centre for Atomic Molecular Physics and Quantum Optics (CEPAMOQ) - Faculty of Science - University of Douala - Cameroon)
(until 11:00)
(Auditorium)
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08:45
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Compton Camera Imaging for Environmental Purposes
- Dr
Helen Boston
(University of Liverpool)
(Auditorium)
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09:30
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Application of nuclear interactions for material analysis: A case study of determination of metal contaminants from industrial effluents in North-West Nigeria using NAA technique
- Dr
Michael Adeleye
(Bingham University)
(Auditorium)
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10:00
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Assessment of radon concentration levels in some dwellings in Serule area.
- Ms
Refilwe Setso
(Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST))
(Auditorium)
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10:20
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Design of a national indoor radon survey in South Africa: Radon measurements in homes and schools around Western Cape.
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Abbey Matimba Maheso
(University of Stellenbosch)
(Auditorium)
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10:40
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Environmental radiation measurements enabling comparison of efficiency calibrations of HPGe detector with GEANT4
- Ms
Mistura Bolaji Ajani
(University of the Witwatersrand/ iThemba LABS)
(Auditorium)
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11:00
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--- Coffee Break ---
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11:30
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Environmental Measurements
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Mojisola Rachael USIKALU
(Covenant University)
(until 13:00)
(Auditorium)
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11:30
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Gamma-ray spectroscopy and its associated radiological risk of beach sand and soil samples from Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
- Mr
Gharib Mohamed
(The State University of Zanzibar)
(Auditorium)
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12:00
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The investigation of natural radionuclides as tracers for monitoring sediment processes
-
Jacques Bezuidenhout
(Auditorium)
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12:20
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The VIDEO project
-
Jürgen Gerl
(GSI/FAIR)
Bastian Löher
(GSI)
(Auditorium)
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12:40
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Investigation of limit of detection using standard radioactive sources with a LaBr3(Ce) detector
- Mr
Ferdie van Niekerk
(Auditorium)
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08:45
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Nuclear Structure Studies
-Dr
SIMON MULLINS
(iThemba LABS)
(until 11:00)
(Auditorium)
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08:45
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Lifetime measurements on A∼100 nuclei using LaBr3(Ce) arrays.
- Prof.
Alison Bruce
(University of Brighton)
(Auditorium)
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09:30
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Nuclear structure studies of low-lying states in 194Os using fast-timing coincidence gamma-ray spectroscopy
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Terver Daniel
(Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Benue State University, PMB 102119, Makurdi, Nigeria.)
(Auditorium)
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10:00
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A study of the 12C(p,2p)11 B reaction at 200 MeV
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Retief Neveling
(iThemba LABS)
(Auditorium)
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10:20
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Cross section measurement of light ions production using (p,xp) reactions.
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Doris Carole Kenfack Jiotsa
(iThemba LABS / Stellenbosch University)
(Auditorium)
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10:40
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E1 strength measurements at iThemba LABS
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Luna Pellegri
(University of the Witwatersrand and iThemba LABS)
(Auditorium)
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11:00
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--- Coffee Break ---
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11:30
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Nuclear Structure Studies
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Luna Pellegri
(University of the Witwatersrand and iThemba LABS)
(until 13:00)
(Auditorium)
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11:30
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Studies of the Isoscalar Giant Quadrupole Resonance in stable even-even neodymium isotopes
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Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba
(Botswana International University of Science and Technology)
(Auditorium)
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12:00
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First direct measurement of the intrinsic dipole moment in pear-shaped thorium isotopes
- Dr
David O'Donnell
(University of the West of Scotland)
(Auditorium)
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12:20
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Search for E0 transitions in even-even 54Cr and odd-odd 54Mn nuclei
- Mr
Abraham Avaa
(Wits/iThemba)
(Auditorium)
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12:40
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Spectroscopy of 50Ti through internal-pair formation
- Mr
Maluba Vernon Chisapi
(iThemba LABS/Stellenbosch University)
(Auditorium)
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08:45
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Collaborations and Networking
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Richard Newman
(Stellenbosch University)
(until 11:00)
(Auditorium)
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08:45
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The Role of Inter-Africa UK Collaboration in Improving Nuclear Instrumentation for Research and Development in Africa
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Innocent Jimmy Lugendo
(University of Dar es Salaam)
(Auditorium)
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09:30
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The AGATA Spectrometer: Precision Spectroscopy of Exotic Nuclei
- Prof.
John Simpson
(UKRI-STFC Daresbury Laboratory)
(Auditorium)
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10:00
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A network for the measurement of radionuclide contaminants in water and soil
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Philippos Papadakis
(STFC Daresbury Laboratory)
(Auditorium)
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10:20
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The South African Young Nuclear Professionals Society (SAYNPS)
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Israel Sekoko
(SARPA)
(Auditorium)
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11:00
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--- Coffee ---
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11:30
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Collaborations and Networking
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Alison Bruce
(University of Brighton)
(until 12:20)
(Auditorium)
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11:30
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Modern African Nuclear DEtector LAboratories at UWC/UNIZULU
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Nico Orce
(University of the Western Cape)
(Auditorium)
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12:00
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The SAINTS@tlabs - empowering through education, training and experience: an overview
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Richard Newman
(Stellenbosch University)
(Auditorium)
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13:00
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--- Lunch ---
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14:00
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The MeASURe experience
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Thomas Leadbeater
(University of Cape Town)
(until 15:30)
(Auditorium)
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14:00
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The central role of metrology in applied nuclear physics research
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Andy Buffler
(UCT)
(Auditorium)
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14:15
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Development of a digital data acquisition system for neutron metrology
- Ms
Chloé Sole
(UCT )
(Auditorium)
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14:30
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Monte Carlo Simulations of the iThemba LABS Neutron Beam Facility
- Dr
Zina Ndabeni
(UCT/iThemba LABS )
(Auditorium)
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14:40
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Measurements and signal processing of energy and time signals of 22Na using LaBr3:Ce scintillation detectors
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Storm Johnson
(University of Cape Town)
(Auditorium)
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14:55
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Expanding PEPT applications with tracer techniques
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Michael van Heerden
(University of Cape Town)
(Auditorium)
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15:05
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Sub-Millimetre Positron-Emission Particle Tracking using a CdZnTe Semiconductor Array
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Nicholas Hyslop
(Auditorium)
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15:30
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--- Tea Break ---
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16:00
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Function
(until 17:00)
()
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17:00
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Posters
(until 18:00)
()
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17:00
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Development of 18F radiochemistry for tracer particle production at PEPT (Cape Town)
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Ameerah Camroodien
(University of Cape Town)
()
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17:05
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Teaching the fundamentals of measurement and the SI: a triptych of posters
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Andy Buffler
(UCT)
()
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17:10
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PEPT study of minerals recovery using froth floatation
- Mr
Mathew Dzingai
()
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17:15
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MLEM & Ray Tracing Image Reconstruction Techniques for UCT PET Detector.
-
Moment Mahlangu
(UCT)
()
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17:20
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Development of a digital data acquisition system for neutron metrology
- Ms
Chloé Sole
(UCT )
()
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17:25
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Monte Carlo Simulations of the iThemba LABS Neutron Beam Facility
- Dr
Zina Ndabeni
(UCT/iThemba LABS )
()
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17:30
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Measurements and signal processing of energy and time signals of 22Na using LaBr3:Ce scintillation detectors
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Storm Johnson
(University of Cape Town)
()
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17:35
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Expanding PEPT applications with tracer techniques
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Michael van Heerden
(University of Cape Town)
()
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17:40
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Sub-Millimetre Positron-Emission Particle Tracking using a CdZnTe Semiconductor Array
-
Nicholas Hyslop
()
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17:45
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Prompt Gamma Imaging: Verifying Proton Therapy Treatment Dose
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Steve Peterson
(University of Cape Town)
()
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17:50
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A new reference detector for fast neutron metrology
-
Kutullo maibane
(Student)
()
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17:55
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Radioisotope tracer techniques for the study of multiphase flows
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Thomas Leadbeater
(University of Cape Town)
()
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18:00
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Function
(until 20:00)
()
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13:00
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--- Lunch ---
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14:00
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Breakaway Meeting
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Zakithi Msimang
(NMISA)
Peane Maleka
(iThemba LABS)
(until 15:00)
()
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15:00
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--- Tea Break ---
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15:30
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Neutron Physics and Applications
-
Milton van Rooy
(NMISA)
(until 17:00)
(Auditorium)
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15:30
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Magnetized dense neutron matter
-
Jacobus Diener
(Botswana International University of Science and Technology)
(Auditorium)
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16:15
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Measurements of concrete composition via fast neutron transmission spectrometry
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Tanya Hutton
(MeASURe, Department of Physics, University of Cape Town)
(Auditorium)
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17:00
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Posters
(until 18:00)
()
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17:00
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A Study on Codes and Standards used for Nuclear Grade Concrete
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Sanele Dlamini
(National Nuclear Regulator)
()
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17:04
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Design and construction of a gamma-ray spectrometer with water shielding for low-level natural occurring radioactive material measurement
- Ms
M. Bashir
(Stellenbosch University/ iThemba LABS)
()
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17:08
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Development of 18F radiochemistry for tracer particle production at PEPT (Cape Town)
-
Ameerah Camroodien
(University of Cape Town)
()
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17:12
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PEPT study of minerals recovery using froth floatation
- Mr
Mathew Dzingai
()
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17:16
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A new Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis facility at UCT
-
Sizwe Mhlongo
(University of Zululand)
()
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17:20
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Development of a digital data acquisition system for neutron metrology
- Ms
Chloé Sole
(UCT )
()
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17:24
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Measurements and signal processing of energy and time signals of 22Na using LaBr3:Ce scintillation detectors
-
Storm Johnson
(University of Cape Town)
()
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17:28
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Expanding PEPT applications with tracer techniques
-
Michael van Heerden
(University of Cape Town)
()
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17:32
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Sub-Millimetre Positron-Emission Particle Tracking using a CdZnTe Semiconductor Array
-
Nicholas Hyslop
()
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17:36
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A new reference detector for fast neutron metrology
-
Kutullo maibane
(Student)
()
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17:40
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Measurement of gamma-ray line production cross sections from residual nuclei produced in natCa (p, x) nuclear reactions. Comparison of the results to theoretical predictions.
-
Walid Yahia-Cherif
(University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB))
()
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17:44
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Gamma-ray line production cross sections in interaction of high energy protons with target nuclei of astrophysical interest: inter-comparison of experimental data measured at the SSC facility over the incident proton energy range, Ep = 30 - 200 MeV.
-
Mohammed Debabi
()
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18:00
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Function
(until 21:00)
()
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13:00
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--- Lunch ---
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14:00
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Breakaway Meeting
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Helen Boston
(University of Liverpool)
Luna Pellegri
(University of the Witwatersrand and iThemba LABS)
(until 15:00)
()
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15:00
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--- Tea Break ---
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15:30
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Environmental Measurements
-
Jacques Bezuidenhout
(until 18:00)
(Auditorium)
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15:30
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Study of Chemical Composition and Radiation Attenuation Properties of Quartzite of Pouma-Cameroon
-
Daniel BONGUE
(Centre for Atomic Molecular Physics and Quantum Optics (CEPAMOQ) - Faculty of Science - University of Douala - Cameroon)
(Auditorium)
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16:15
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Assessment of Radiological hazards for Latrite Mining Field in Ilorin South LGA, North-central Nigeria
- Dr
Mojisola Usikalu
(Covenant University)
Mr
Muyiwa Orosun
(University of Ilorin)
(Auditorium)
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17:00
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Dis-equilibrium in the 238U series and its significance to environmental analysis
- Prof.
Victor Tshivhase
(North-West University)
(Auditorium)
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17:20
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Radon in the mines
-
Robbie Lindsay
(UWC)
(Auditorium)
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17:40
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In-situ gamma-ray mapping with the MEDUSA detector system - some applications in South Africa
-
Richard Newman
(Stellenbosch University)
(Auditorium)
|
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13:00
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--- Lunch ---
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14:00
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Breakaway Meeting
-
Luna Pellegri
(University of the Witwatersrand and iThemba LABS)
Zakithi Msimang
(NMISA)
Helen Boston
(University of Liverpool)
Peane Maleka
(iThemba LABS)
(until 15:00)
()
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15:00
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--- Tea Break ---
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15:30
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Nuclear Structure Studies
-
Terver Daniel
(Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Benue State University, PMB 102119, Makurdi, Nigeria.)
(until 17:00)
(Auditorium)
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15:30
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New calculated reaction rates for the astrophysical rp-process reactions $^{34}$S(p,$\gamma$)$^{35}$Cl and $^{34g,m}$Cl(p,$\gamma$)$^{35}$Ar
- Prof.
Werner Richter
(Stellenbosch University. iThemba LABS)
(Auditorium)
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15:50
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Establishing the deformation characteristics and decay spectroscopy of $^{66}$Ge
-
Nikita Bernier
(University of the Western Cape / University of Zululand)
(Auditorium)
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18:00
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Function
(until 21:00)
()
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12:30
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Closing and Final Remarks
(until 13:00)
(Auditorium)
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13:00
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--- Lunch ---
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