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  • Medical Physics
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Computational Imaging

Background:

  • Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) systems require accurate simulation for optimal design and performance evaluation.
  • Existing simulation tools may lack the computational efficiency or detailed physical modeling necessary for complex SPECT system geometries.
  • Integrating simulation into the instrument-design workflow is crucial for rapid prototyping and validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a GPU-accelerated simulator for SPECT systems.
  • To enable rapid propagation of gamma-ray photons through arbitrary apertures and detector geometries.
  • To enhance the accuracy of SPECT system simulations by incorporating detailed physics and detector response.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a GPU-accelerated SPECT system simulator.
  • Implemented a gamma-ray tracing module using SolidWorks-created stereolithography (.STL) files for aperture and detector modeling.
  • Integrated a Monte Carlo scintillation detector simulation module to model crystal shape and light-sensor arrangements.
  • Utilized physics cross-sections for accurate gamma-ray photon propagation.

Main Results:

  • The gamma-ray tracing module efficiently models arbitrary geometries and generates list-mode interaction data.
  • The scintillation detector module simulates photon transport within detectors, accounting for reflection, refraction, and absorption.
  • The combined simulator provides accurate modeling of SPECT system components and physics.

Conclusions:

  • The developed GPU-accelerated SPECT simulator effectively integrates into instrument-design workflows.
  • The simulator enhances accuracy through detailed modeling of gamma-ray transport and scintillation detector physics.
  • This tool facilitates more precise SPECT system design and performance analysis.