Laplacian Edge Detection and Image Enhancement

Resource Overview

Implementation of Laplacian edge detection and image enhancement using MATLAB 6.5, including .m file with source code, original image, detected edge map, and enhanced image results.

Detailed Documentation

This documentation presents the implementation of Laplacian edge detection and image enhancement techniques. The solution is developed using MATLAB 6.5 through an .m file that processes input images to generate three key outputs: the original image, the detected edge map using Laplacian operator, and the final enhanced image. The implementation demonstrates the core algorithm where the Laplacian operator (a second-order derivative filter) highlights regions of rapid intensity change in the image, effectively detecting edges. The enhancement process typically involves combining the original image with the Laplacian-filtered version to sharpen features. The provided visual results clearly illustrate the effectiveness of the edge detection algorithm and the noticeable improvements in image clarity after enhancement. This implementation serves as a practical reference for understanding spatial filtering techniques in digital image processing.