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Probing galaxy evolution below the noise threshold with radio observations
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The faint radio population consisting of star forming galaxies (SFG) and radio-quiet
active galactic nuclei (AGN) is important in the study of galaxy evolution. However,
the bulk of the faint population is below the ...
The effects on student knowledge and engagement when using a culturally responsive framework to teach ASTR 101
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The U.S. has a problem: it is not effectively utilizing all the bright young minds available to its science & engineering workforce. In 2012 the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) reported ...
Radiometric investigation of soil and beach sand in Zanzibar
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
This study presents the results of radiometric investigation of soil and beach sand in Zanzibar. The activity concentration of natural radionuclides (40K, and 232Th and 238U decay products) in beach sand and soil samples ...
Synthesis of bimetallic immiscible alloy nanoparticles through green and gamma radiolysis approaches for environmental remediation applications
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The synthesis of bimetallic immiscible alloy nanoparticles (NPs) using versatile routes, is a major concern since physio-chemical methods are not environmentally benign. Breaking down the immiscibility would generate NPs ...
HI intensity mapping: Impact of primary beam effects
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Neutral hydrogen (HI) intensity mapping surveys with upcoming and future radio telescopes
such as the MeerKAT, a precursor to the Square Kilometre Array Observatory
(SKAO) MID telescope, have great potential for constraining ...
Physics graduate preparedness for work and society
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Both internationally and in South Africa, there have been renewed debates about the purposes of higher education and the attributes that should be developed in graduates. In the field of physics, many studies have reported ...
Chemical pressure-induced transition of the magnetic ground state from ferromagnetic to antiferromagnetic order in CeCuGe and DyCuIn alloys
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Rare-earth intermetallic compounds continue to attract considerable attention, due to their fundamental importance in understanding physical properties and potential applications based on a variety of phenomena. The ternary ...
Exploring poly (2, 5) benzimidazole enhanced with carbon nanotubes for space applications
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
This work explores using polymeric materials for space radiation shielding in low-earth orbit. Shielding against radiation is essential on any space mission. Low atomic number materials, such as hydrogen, have shown to be ...