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    • Medical Imaging
    • Radiological Physics
    • Computational Imaging

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    • Spectral computed tomography (CT) offers advanced material differentiation capabilities.
    • Optimizing spectral performance in pediatric CT is crucial for diagnostic accuracy and dose reduction.
    • Conventional bowtie filters may limit spectral separation and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a novel double bowtie filter for pediatric spectral CT.
    • To integrate a K-edge material layer with a Teflon filter to enhance spectral SNR and separation.
    • To maintain pediatric radiation dose levels with the proposed filter design.

    Main Methods:

    • Simulated a rapid kVp-switching CT system (70/110 kVp) with realistic constraints.
    • Utilized pediatric phantoms (100-200 mm AP width) for performance evaluation.
    • Tested K-edge materials (Gd, Ho, Er, Ag, Sn) with a Teflon bowtie, assessing VMI SNR and AUMC, while enforcing dose consistency.

    Main Results:

    • The Teflon + Gadolinium (Gd) configuration demonstrated superior performance.
    • Achieved an average AUMC improvement of 47.5% (up to 56% for the largest phantom).
    • VMI SNR increased by ~49% at 40 keV and ~42% at 70 keV.

    Conclusions:

    • The double-bowtie filter concept significantly enhances spectral performance.
    • The Teflon + Gd design is a manufacturable, pediatric-optimized solution.
    • Offers improved diagnostic quality at low dose levels for spectral CT applications.