Applying Retinex Filters to Microscopic Images

We will discuss, in a series of papers, the several applications that Retinex filters can have for enhancing images. Applications are ranging from the images obtained by microscopes to the images coming from satellites. However, we can find also interesting uses for the increase of the visibility of objects in dark, foggy and underwater images, such as for increasing details in medical imaging and for fault- and face-detection. Besides these applications, others are possible such as in the studies of painting masterpieces and for the digital restoration of cultural heritage. Here we discuss the first application of Retinex, that for enhancing the images coming from microscopy.