Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Equilibrium Conditions for a Particle01:23

Equilibrium Conditions for a Particle

2.1K
When an object is in equilibrium, it is either at rest or moving with a constant velocity. There are two types of equilibrium: static and dynamic. Static equilibrium occurs when an object is at rest, while dynamic equilibrium occurs when an object is moving with a constant velocity. In both cases, there must be a balance of forces acting on the object.
To understand the concept of equilibrium, let us first consider the forces acting on an object. When different forces act on an object, they can...
2.1K
Precipitate Formation and Particle Size Control01:16

Precipitate Formation and Particle Size Control

5.1K
In precipitation gravimetry, the precipitating agent should react specifically or selectively with the analyte. While a specific reagent reacts with the analyte alone, a selective reagent can react with a limited number of chemical species.
The obtained precipitate should be either a pure substance of known composition or easily converted to one by a simple process, such as ignition or drying. In addition, the precipitate should be insoluble and easily filterable. In general, filterability...
5.1K
Principle of Linear Impulse and Momentum for a Single Particle01:20

Principle of Linear Impulse and Momentum for a Single Particle

1.5K
Linear momentum is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the motion of an object. It is a vector quantity, having a magnitude equal to the product of its mass and its velocity, and direction along the object's velocity. On the other hand, linear impulse, also known as momentum impulse, is a concept in physics related to the change in the linear momentum of an object. Impulse is a vector quantity defined as the product of force and the time over which the force is applied.
Delving...
1.5K
Principle of Linear Impulse and Momentum for a System of Particles01:21

Principle of Linear Impulse and Momentum for a System of Particles

566
In the context of a system of particles moving relative to an inertial frame of reference, the equation of motion is a crucial tool for understanding the dynamics of the system. This equation, which accounts for external forces acting on each particle, plays a fundamental role in describing the system's behavior.
Notably, internal forces between particles, occurring in equal and opposite collinear pairs, cancel out and are not part of the equation of motion. This exclusion simplifies the...
566
Accelerating Fluids01:17

Accelerating Fluids

2.1K
When a fluid is in constant acceleration, the pressure and buoyant force equations are modified. Suppose a beaker is placed in an elevator accelerating upward with a constant acceleration, a. In the beaker, assume there is a thin cylinder of height h with an infinitesimal cross-sectional area, ΔS.
The motion of the liquid within this infinitesimal cylinder is considered to obtain the pressure difference. Three vertical forces act on this liquid:
2.1K
Basic Postulates of Kinetic Molecular Theory: Particle Size, Energy, and Collision02:43

Basic Postulates of Kinetic Molecular Theory: Particle Size, Energy, and Collision

37.3K
The ideal-gas equation, which is empirical, describes the behavior of gases by establishing relationships between their macroscopic properties. For example, Charles’ law states that volume and temperature are directly related. Gases, therefore, expand when heated at constant pressure. Although gas laws explain how the macroscopic properties change relative to one another, it does not explain the rationale behind it.
37.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Decoding the Myocardium: Tracer-Aware Deep Learning for Patient-Level Classification in Stress-Rest SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Calculating biological dose distributions in hadrontherapy using GATE: the BioDose actor.

Physics in medicine and biology·2026
Same author

Optimising [Formula: see text] PET imaging for dosimetry in SIRT: insights from phantom and simulation studies on the Discovery MI scanner.

EJNMMI physics·2026
Same author

Water calorimetry-based beam quality correction factors for carbon and helium ion beams.

Physics in medicine and biology·2026
Same author

Experimental validation of Davis LUT module with photonic crystals for GATE simulations.

Physics in medicine and biology·2026
Same author

The Role of Motion Correction Tools in Left Ventricular Functional Parameters Measured by Gated [<sup>13</sup>N]NH<sub>3</sub> PET/CT.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 10, 2026

Author Spotlight: Streamlining Visual Dynamics to Simplify Molecular Dynamics Simulations Using Gromacs
05:00

Author Spotlight: Streamlining Visual Dynamics to Simplify Molecular Dynamics Simulations Using Gromacs

Published on: August 9, 2024

1.8K

GATE 10 Monte Carlo particle transport simulation: I. Development and new features.

David Sarrut1, Nicolas Arbor2, Thomas Baudier1

  • 1Université de Lyon; CREATIS; CNRS UMR5220; Inserm U1294; INSA-Lyon; Université Lyon 1, Lyon, France.

Physics in Medicine and Biology
|November 24, 2025
PubMed
Summary

The new version 10 of the Geant4 Application for Tomographic Emission (GATE) software offers a modern Python interface and improved performance for medical physics simulations. This open-source tool enhances collaborative research and innovation in the field.

Keywords:
Monte Carlo simulationdose calculation in radiation therapynuclear imagingscientific software

More Related Videos

A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking
10:16

A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking

Published on: January 3, 2018

15.3K
Three-dimensional Particle Tracking Velocimetry for Turbulence Applications: Case of a Jet Flow
13:02

Three-dimensional Particle Tracking Velocimetry for Turbulence Applications: Case of a Jet Flow

Published on: February 27, 2016

12.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 10, 2026

Author Spotlight: Streamlining Visual Dynamics to Simplify Molecular Dynamics Simulations Using Gromacs
05:00

Author Spotlight: Streamlining Visual Dynamics to Simplify Molecular Dynamics Simulations Using Gromacs

Published on: August 9, 2024

1.8K
A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking
10:16

A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking

Published on: January 3, 2018

15.3K
Three-dimensional Particle Tracking Velocimetry for Turbulence Applications: Case of a Jet Flow
13:02

Three-dimensional Particle Tracking Velocimetry for Turbulence Applications: Case of a Jet Flow

Published on: February 27, 2016

12.9K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Computational Science

Background:

  • The Geant4 Application for Tomographic Emission (GATE) is a widely used open-source Monte Carlo simulation tool in medical physics.
  • Advancements in computational power and research needs necessitate continuous software evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce GATE version 10, detailing its significant upgrades and new features.
  • To highlight the software's enhanced capabilities for medical physics research and development.
  • To position GATE v10 within the landscape of Monte Carlo simulation codes.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a modern Python-based user interface.
  • Implementation of enhanced multithreading and multiprocessing capabilities.
  • Establishment of a streamlined framework for collaborative development and library embedding.

Main Results:

  • GATE version 10 offers a modernized user experience with Python integration.
  • Improved performance through enhanced parallel processing capabilities.
  • Increased flexibility with the ability to embed GATE as a library in other applications.

Conclusions:

  • GATE version 10 represents a major evolution, enhancing its utility for medical physics research.
  • The new features support a wider range of academic and industrial applications.
  • The open and collaborative framework solidifies GATE's role in driving innovation in medical physics.