journal article·2025Open access

Retinexformer+: Retinex-Based Dual-Channel Transformer for Low-Light Image Enhancement

Xue Li, Hongying Zhang, Song Liu, Xi Yang

Computers, Materials & Continua· Volume 82· Issue 2

Abstract

Enhancing low-light images with color distortion and uneven multi-light source distribution presents challenges. Most advanced methods for low-light image enhancement are based on the Retinex model using deep learning. Retine... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press
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