GATE 10 Monte Carlo particle transport simulation -- Part I: development and new features
Abstract
We present GATE version 10, a major evolution of the open-source Monte Carlo simulation application for medical physics, built on Geant4. This release marks a transformative evolution, featuring a modern Python-based user interface, enhanced multithreading and multiprocessing capabilities, the ability to be embedded as a library within other software, and a streamlined framework for collaborative development. In this Part 1 paper, we outline GATE's position among other Monte Carlo codes, the core principles driving this evolution, and the robust development cycle employed. We also detail the new features and improvements. Part 2 will detail the architectural innovations and technical challenges. By combining an open, collaborative framework with cutting-edge features, such a Monte Carlo platform supports a wide range of academic and industrial research, solidifying its role as a critical tool for innovation in medical physics.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2507.09842,
title = {GATE 10 Monte Carlo particle transport simulation -- Part I: development and new features},
author = {David Sarrut and Nicolas Arbor and Thomas Baudier and Julien Bert and Konstantinos Chatzipapas and Martina Favaretto and Hermann Fuchs and Loïc Grevillot and Hussein Harb and Gert Van Hoey and Maxime Jacquet and Sébastien Jan and Yihan Jia and George C. Kagadis and Han Gyu Kang and Paul Klever and Olga Kochebina and Wojciech Krzemien and Lydia Maigne and Philipp Mohr and Guneet Mummaneni and Valentina Paneta and Panagiotis Papadimitroulas and Alexis Pereda and Axel Rannou and Andreas F. Resch and Emilie Roncali and Maxime Toussaint and Carlotta Trigila and Charalampos Tsoumpas and Jing Zhang and Karl Ziemons and Nils Krah},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.09842},
year = {2025}
}