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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
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.
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.
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