G4DARI: an intuitive graphical interface for Monte Carlo radiation dose calculation using GATE/GEANT4

Area of Science:

• Medical Physics
• Computational Physics
• Radiological Sciences

Background:

• Monte Carlo simulations are crucial for accurate dose calculations in medical imaging.
• Existing methods often require significant programming expertise, creating a barrier for many users.
• A user-friendly interface is needed to streamline dosimetry simulations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce GEANT4 Dose and Radiation Interaction (G4DARI), a graphical interface for Monte Carlo dose calculations.
• To simplify the process of dose simulation from medical images.
• To make advanced dosimetry accessible for various applications.

Main Methods:

• G4DARI utilizes GEANT4 and GATE for Monte Carlo simulations.
• It integrates Oracle VM VirtualBox and PuTTY for a seamless simulation environment.
• The interface allows mouse-driven operation, converting DICOM images for dose determination.

Main Results:

• G4DARI provides a streamlined workflow for Monte Carlo dose simulations.
• Users can perform complete simulations with minimal programming.
• The tool facilitates dose determination in any region of digital images.

Conclusions:

• G4DARI removes programming barriers for Monte Carlo dose calculations.
• It offers an accessible platform for clinical, preclinical, and educational dosimetry simulations.
• The software is freely available, promoting wider adoption and research.