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Investigating the Gamma-ray Strength Function in 74Ge using the Ratio Method
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
An increasing number of measurements reveal the presence of a low-energy enhancement
in the gamma-ray strength function (GSF). The GSF, which is the
ability of nuclei to absorb or emit
rays, provides insight into the ...
Spectroscopy of proton unbound states in 32Cl
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
This project aimed to investigate proton unbound states in 32Cl
using the 32S(3He; t) charge-exchange reaction. This research is
relevant both in the context of nuclear structure and astrophysics.
Excited states in 32Cl ...
Towards stimuli-responsive functional nanocomposites: Smart tunable plasmonic nanostructures au-v02
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The fascinating optical properties of metallic nanostructures, dominated by collective
oscillations of free electrons known as plasmons, open new opportunities for the
development of devices fabrication based on noble ...
Neutral hydrogen in galaxies, its content and the effect of environment on its evolution
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Using two hydrodynamic galaxy formation simulations from the Mufasa project that I helped
develop, we aim to better understand the relationship between galaxy evolution and its cold gas
content commonly known as the ...
Feasibility of nuclear plasma interaction studies with the activation technique
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Electron-mediated nuclear plasma interactions (NPIs), such as Nuclear Excitation
by Electron Capture (NEEC) or Transition (NEET), can have a signi cant impact
on nuclear cross sections in High Energy Density Plasmas ...
Test of traditional vibrational wisdom by 2 proton stripping onto targets of 108;110Pd,114Cd,115In
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The cadmium nuclei have traditionally been regarded as among the best examples
of spherical vibrational nuclei. However, advances in nuclear spectroscopy have
begun to detail the properties of these nuclei at the two and ...
Octupole and quadrupole structures in the N=88 nucleus 152Gd
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The focus for this work is on 152Gd produced by the 150Sm( , 2n)152Gd reaction at
a beam energy of 25 MeV. The nucleus has been previously studied for both low spin
states and high spin states at di erent energies. The ...
Antimicrobial discovery from South African marine algae
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Antimicrobials are chemical compounds that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
The majority of these antimicrobials are actually natural products or natural product derived
with key examples being the pioneer ...
Nonlinear optical properties of natural dyes based on optical resonance
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Recent research shows that the study of optical properties of organic material natural dyes has gained much consideration. The specific functional groups in several natural dyes remain essential for the large nonlinear ...
Synthesis of the metallocenes for the production of exotic high energy ion beams
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The Subatomic Physics Department of iThemba Laboratory for Accelerated Based Sciences (iThemba LABS) conducts experiments that require a variety of particle beams in order to study nuclear properties (reaction, structure, ...