Graph Cuts

Graph cuts are a method used in computer science and image processing to solve problems involving partitioning data into distinct groups. Imagine a network of points (nodes) connected by lines (edges). Graph cuts help define a way to "cut" these lines to separate the network into two or more sections while minimizing the total weight (or cost) of the cut. This technique is useful in image segmentation, where the goal is to distinguish different objects in an image, as it effectively balances the separation of objects with the preservation of their shape and continuity.