The development of the Monte Carlo method is introduced briefly,the basic characteristics of Monte Carlo method are expounded; the application of Monte Carlo method in calculation of absorbed radiation dose is discussed.

• 概述了蒙特卡罗方法的产生与发展,阐述了蒙特卡罗方法的基本特点,最后就蒙特卡罗方法在辐射剂量计算上的应用进行了讨论。