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The document discusses the importance of accurate voxel size in image processing and visualization, particularly in 3D images. It highlights that many common image formats contain voxel size information in their headers, which is crucial for proper analysis. An example is provided to illustrate the negative impact of using incorrect voxel sizes on both visualization and measurement accuracy.

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04_Image and its properties Part4

The document discusses the importance of accurate voxel size in image processing and visualization, particularly in 3D images. It highlights that many common image formats contain voxel size information in their headers, which is crucial for proper analysis. An example is provided to illustrate the negative impact of using incorrect voxel sizes on both visualization and measurement accuracy.

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40 Image Processing and Acquisition using Python

FIGURE 3.2: Width and height of pixel in physical space.

namely the pixel depth. The term pixel is generally applied to 2D and
is replaced by voxel in 3D images.
Most of the common image formats like DICOM, nifti, and some
microscope image formats contain the voxel size in their header. Hence,
when such images are read in a visualization or image processing pro-
gram, an accurate analysis and visualization can be performed. But if
the image does not have the information in the header or if the visual-
ization or image processing program cannot read the header properly,
it is important to use the correct voxel size for analysis.
Figure 3.3 illustrates the problem of using an incorrect voxel size in
visualization. The left image is the volume rendering of an optical coher-
ence tomography image with incorrect voxel size in the z-direction. The
right image is the volume rendering of the same image with correct voxel
size. In the left image, it can be seen clearly that the object is highly
elongated in the z-direction. In addition, the undulations at the top
of the volume and the five hilly structures at the top are also made
prominent by the incorrect voxel size. The right image has the same
shape and size as the original object. The problem not only affects
visualization but also any measurements performed on the volume.

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