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Physics Without Frontiers (PWF) is pleased to announce the Synchrotron Physics and X-ray Imaging Techniques Roadshow in Zimbabwe.
Africa is the only continent without a synchrotron light source. The African Light Source (AfLS) initiative is working towards the realization of a synchrotron on the African continent. We have organized full day workshops on synchrotron physics, materials science with radioactive isotopes at ISOLDE – CERN, computed tomography, diffraction contrast tomography, ptychography and the applications of x-ray imaging techniques in materials science, geosciences, anatomical sciences, and palaeontology. The seminars will be held in October 2023, as follows: Apply here: https://forms.gle/puNThyBteCd5hhuj8 Deadline 27th October 2023 DATES and VENUES: Wednesday 18 October 2023: Harare Institute of Technology, Harare Friday 20 October 2023: University of Zimbabwe, Harare Monday 23 October 2023: Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi Wednesday 25 October 2023: Midlands State University, Gweru Friday 27 October 2023: National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo Our main goal is to increase awareness and provide some basic notions to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Zimbabwe on synchrotrons and their science applications. Additionally, we have submitted a proposal to the AfLS so that we can host the 2024 in-person African Light Source Conference in Zimbabwe. In this case, the series of seminars at the universities provides a build up towards this event and we plan for students to attend for free. Certificate: Students who register and attend the full seminar will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate. Speakers Kudakwashe Jakata (The Diamond Light Source, UK) Hilary Masenda (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand) Gideon Chinamatira (Evolutionary Studies Institute and School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand) Seminar Speakers from ISOLDE:
Contact Person at each Institution: Chinhoyi University of Technology: Dr C. Sumanya Harare Institute of Technology: Dr C. Zizhou Midlands State University: Dr C. Nyamhere and Mr H. Mafukidze National University of Science and Technology: Prof G. Nyambuya and Mr R.T. Mashingaidze University of Zimbabwe: Dr E. Matandirotya and Prof E. Mashonjowa |
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