Technical Specification of the Voynich Automated Process Controller

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Authors: Janos Zsiros
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Abstract

This paper presents a novel, non-linguistic approach to the Voynich Manuscript, identifying it as a technical operating manual for an automated process controller. By bypassing traditional linguistic methods and applying a hierarchical procedural token analysis, the research reveals a complex system of mechanical instructions governing a hydraulic/mechanical valve matrix. The study provides detailed operational logs, including stress (Pondus) and thermal (Calor) diagnostics, feedback loops, and hardware register mapping. The findings suggest that the manuscript's distinctive 'stems' function as timing markers for mechanical phases, providing a functional explanation for the document's rigid structural patterns.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Digital Humanities and Scholarship Libraries Manuscripts and Books Historical Religious and Philosophical Studies

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
15 January 2026