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Semi-classical Monte Carlo algorithm for the simulation of X-ray grating interferometry.

Stefan Tessarini^1,2, Michael Karl Fix³, Peter Manser³

¹Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University and ETH Zürich, 8092, Zürich, Switzerland. stefan.tessarini@psi.ch.

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A new semi-classical Monte Carlo (MC) algorithm enables simultaneous simulation of scattering and interference for X-ray grating interferometry (GI). This advancement aids in medical imaging system design and dose estimation.

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Computational Physics
Optics

Background:

Traditional simulation methods struggle to model both scattering and interference phenomena concurrently.
X-ray grating interferometry (GI) is an emerging medical imaging technique requiring advanced simulation tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel semi-classical Monte Carlo (MC) algorithm for simultaneous simulation of scattering and interference.
To enhance the efficiency and applicability of MC simulations for X-ray GI.

Main Methods:

A new semi-classical MC algorithm based on quantum mechanics was developed.
The algorithm was implemented as a C++ extension of the EGSnrc MC toolkit.
Variance reduction techniques were introduced for simulating transport through gratings.

Main Results:

The algorithm successfully simulated interference effects in academic cases and an experimental setup.
The new method allows for efficient system design and dose estimations for medical GI.
Simulations conserved deposited energy features compared to conventional MC transport.

Conclusions:

The proposed semi-classical MC algorithm provides a unified framework for simulating X-ray GI.
This tool is crucial for the clinical translation of GI technology.
The method offers significant improvements in speed and memory efficiency for complex simulations.