Welcome

Dear colleagues, it is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the POSMOL2019. The conference will be held at the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Belgrade, Serbia, on July 18-20, 2019, starting with the Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening 17^th July. Following the conference, on the 21^st July, 2019, one-day workshop will be held in honor of the retirement of Professor Zoran Lj. Petrović.

This will be the 8^th joint meeting of the International Workshop on Low-Energy Positron and Positronium Physics and the International Symposium on Electron-Molecule Collisions and Swarms, satellite meetings of the International Conference on Photonic, Electronic, and Atomic Collisions (ICPEAC), that will be held in Deauville, France, on July 24-30, 2019.

POSMOL2019 will gather scientists from all over the world working in the fields of positron, positronium and antiproton interactions with atoms, molecules and solid surfaces, and related topics. The second major topic will be electron interactions with molecules in both gaseous and condensed phases as well as electron swarms. Particular topics include studies of electron and positron interactions with biomolecules, electron induced surface chemistry and studies of collisional plasmas.

POSMOL2019 will be organized by the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA) and Institute of Physics, Belgrade (IPB). We hope you will equally enjoy the scientific presentations and discussions together with the unique atmosphere of Belgrade.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Belgrade during the summer of 2019.

Location and Venue

Belgrade is the capital and the largest city in Serbia. It lies on the confluence of Danube and Sava rivers and with the population of 1.7 million is one of the largest cities of Southeastern Europe. Experiencing Belgrade means walking on cobblestone streets with the scenic views of fortresses in the distance along the Danube, discovering a mix of modern and historical architecture, unique art and farmers' market, and also tasting the excellent local specialties.

The historic areas and buildings of Belgrade are among the city's premier attractions. They include Skadarlija, the National Museum, The Nikola Tesla Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Nikola Pašić Square, Terazije, Students' Square, the Kalemegdan Fortress, Knez Mihailova Street, the Parliament, the Church of Saint Sava, and the Old Palace. On top of this, there are many parks, monuments, museums, cafés, restaurants and shops on both sides of the river. The hilltop Avala Monument and Avala Tower offer views over the city. Belgrade offers a vibrant nightlife; the most recognizable nightlife features of Belgrade are the barges, spread along the banks of the Sava and Danube Rivers. Ada Ciganlija lake allows visitors to enjoy watersports and sun during the day with plenty of clubs and pubs with live music open till late at night.

The Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts is the highest science and art institution in the Republic of Serbia. It develops and encourages science, organizes and promotes basic and applied scientific research, encourages and promotes artistic activity. The Academy is an institution of special national importance.