Shroud_Image__Sci_Analysis.mp4
Shroud Image Forensic Evaluation.pdf
Section 6- Rating the Image-Formation Hypotheses.mp3
This comprehensive analysis systematically evaluates various hypotheses regarding the formation of the image on the Shroud of Turin, scrutinizing each against a detailed list of "Image Characteristics Related to Cloth" and "Image Characteristics Related to Body." For each hypothesis, such as "Contact," "Gas Diffusion," "Painting," "Bas-Relief," "Frottage," "Proto-Photograph," "Shadow," "Radiation Fall-Through," and "Corona Discharge," the document meticulously assesses its consistency with observable features of the Shroud's image. The evaluations are categorized as Consistent, Questionable, or Inconsistent, providing specific reasons and referencing experimental results or logical implications. The text's purpose is to determine which image formation hypotheses best align with the unique and complex properties of the Shroud's image, often highlighting where proposed mechanisms fail to reproduce key features like "Superficial Image," "3-Dimensional" qualities, or the "No Image Under Blood" characteristic.
Only the F9 “Fall Through” hypothesis has zero inconsistent and zero questionable ratings for a perfect score of 17 consistent.
The evaluation table (Section 6) provides a concise overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each hypothesis. The "Radiation Fall-Through" (F9) hypothesis stands out as the most consistent with the observed image characteristics, scoring "Consistent" for all 17 applicable criteria (3 criteria were deemed not applicable). Conversely, artistic or contact-based hypotheses generally perform poorly, often being "Inconsistent" with crucial characteristics such as superficiality, 3-dimensionality, and the relationship between the image and bloodstains.
This section details the evaluation of each hypothesis, highlighting key strengths, weaknesses, and notable quotes.