Optimizing energy settings in CdTe, CZT, and Si photon-counting CT for material separation and detection

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance the performance of photon-counting detectors in CT scanners through optimized energy settings.
• Developed a simulation framework for photon-counting CT scanners.
• Tested various energy settings for CdTe, CZT, and Si detectors.
• Analyzed the impact of energy settings on material separation and detection accuracy.
• Found specific energy settings improve material detection accuracy.
• Demonstrated advantages of optimized settings in spectral imaging across tested materials.