Revisiting a pure stochastic mechanism to explain the body image formation on the Linen of Turin

Abstract

In this paper, we revisit a pure stochastic process as a possible mechanism of the Shroud body image formation. Successively, we make a comparison with another mechanism that uses the Maillard reaction as source of a ‘stochastic-like effect’ image. Both the mechanisms seem to be able to explain all the chemical and physical characteristics of the Shroud image. However, an experimental confirm of the possible colouration by the Maillard reaction could be, easily, verified. On the contrary, for obtaining a pure stochastic effect, it is necessary to await the result of the experiment for years or decades. Indeed, the latency times, for the two images’ formation are very different.

Keywords:

• Linen of Turin
• pure stochastic image
• ‘stochastic-like effect’ image

Acknowledgements

The author thanks Barrie M. Schwortz (STURP Team and STERA Inc.) for the exchange of opinions on the Shroud of Turin.