title: Scientific investigation of the Shroud of Turin.
abstract: This article introduces three research papers discussing various scientific tests run on the Shroud of Turin-an ancient piece of linen that appears to bear faint images of a man's body. It also briefly reviews the chemical, photographic, and x-ray tests not dealt with in the three research papers, which are concerned with optical and IR spectroscopy and thermography.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Jumper
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Mottern