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WELCOME TO EUCMOS XXV

	Dear Colleagues,

	By decision of the International Committee, the XXV European Congress on Molecular
Spectroscopy (EUCMOS XXV) will be held in Coimbra, Portugal.

	It is my great  pleasure  to extend an invitation  to  all  individuals  involved in Molecular
Spectroscopy  or  its  applications  to participate in this congress,  which will be held at the School
for  Sciences  and  Technology  (Faculdade  de Ciências e Tecnologia  -  FCTUC) of the University
of Coimbra,  from August 27th to September the 1st, 2000.
	EUCMOS XXV is an excellent opportunity for those involved in all branches of Molecular
Spectroscopy to present their research work to the  international scientific community and discuss
it with the most prestigious scientists in this field of Science. All molecular spectroscopic methods
or techniques, as well as supporting theoretical or computational methods, will be discussed in the
conference.
	The EUCMOS XXV Scientific Programme  will  comprise five days of oral  presentations
(invited and contributing lectures) and posters. Besides, an exhibition of instruments, accessories,
software and scientific books will also be held during the conference.
	Contributions will be published in a special volume of the Journal of Molecular Structure.
	The registration fee  and  accommodation  costs will be kept as low  as possible to encourage
younger scientists and PhD Students to attend EUCMOS XXV.

	We look forward to seeing you in Coimbra in August/September 2000.

	Sincerely,




Rui Fausto

Chairman of EUCMOS XXV