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This paper introduces OPSimTool, a set of additions to the Geant4 toolkit that simplify the development of optical photon applications and enhance the flexibility and maintainability of developed applications. The tool also provides interfaces for creating reusable and portable material build code. This tool has been developed according to users' needs and perspectives, considering frequently asked questions, most encountered challenges, and evolving needs over time in the optical category of the Geant4 official forum page. Program title: OPSimTool CPC Library link to program files: https://doi.org/10.17632/6jtbxdnpm4.1 Developer's repository link: https://github.com/mkandemirr/OpSim Licensing provisions: GNU General Public License 3 Programming language: C++ External routines/libraries: Geant4, CMake Nature of problem: Although the toolkit provided by Geant4 is sufficient to perform optical photon simulations, providing additional tools will be highly beneficial for developing more flexible and sustainable applications. Solution method: We have developed a set of C++ classes in the spirit of Geant4 users and made them available to the public. • OPSimTool is a set of additions to the Geant4 toolkit that simplifies the development of optical photon applications. • OPSimTool increases the flexibility and maintainability of the developed code. • OPSimTool provides interfaces for creating reusable and portable material build code. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article evaluates the Gemstone polycrystalline scintillator from GE Healthcare.