Proto-photograph

Since the TS exhibits a photographic negative effect and vapours, dyes, paint, powders and stains are all ruled out, another theory is it is some sort of proto-photograph. This is proposed by Nicholas Allen. A comparison between the 1978 Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP) data concerning the qualities of image formation on the Shroud …

Corona/electrostatic discharge

Another theory on the image formation is corona discharge/electrostatic discharge. Guilio Fanti is a proponent of this. After a presentation of the main points regarding CD (Corona Discharge), and the definition of the hypotheses regarding the assumed model, some new evidence is presented and discussed here, such as the exsiccation of limited parts of linen …

Maillard reaction

Ray Rogers theorized the image is the result of a Maillard reaction. Raymond N. Rogers and Anna Arnoldi, in a joint paper of 2003 proposed that amines from a recently deceased human body may have undergone Maillard reactions with this carbohydrate layer within a reasonable period of time, before liquid decomposition products stained or damaged …

Teleportation

Even though body teleportation is currently science fiction, the idea is not so far-fetched. Today, quantum teleportation is a reality. Quantum teleportation is a technique for transferring quantum information from a sender at one location to a receiver some distance away. While teleportation is commonly portrayed in science fiction as a means to transfer physical …

John Jackson and cloth collapse theory

The cloth collapse theory is proposed by the head of STURP, John Jackson. Russ Brealt’s interview with John Jackson on his theory of image formation: Paper describing the cloth collapse theory: https://www.shroud.com/pdfs/ssi34part3.pdf Here’s the sequence of steps: 1. The body was wrapped with the shroud and the side strip was wound around the body. 2. …