A: Yes! Topaz Detail 3.2.0 fully supports 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit images. Always work in 16-bit to prevent banding.
Sometimes the 3.2.0 installer doesn't recognize modern Photoshop paths. If so: Topaz Detail 3.2.0 Plugin Photoshop Final
There is no specific academic or technical paper for . A: Yes
Click "OK" to apply it non-destructively to a new layer in Photoshop (recommended). Never apply this directly to your background layer. Topaz Detail 3.2.0 Plugin Photoshop Final