Abstract: Based on the original journal articles,the science contribution of the modern optics expert Gong Zutong in applied optics industry is studied. It is concluded that Gong Zutong specialized in application of optical design and optical glass,designed and produced China＇s first military binocular ＂officially telescope ＂telescope,designed and successful trial machine gun sight and reflection measured 80 cm telescope; made China＇s first aircraft infrared night vision; crucible melting China＇s first optical glass,created a Chinese modern optical design,optical instrument manufacturing night vision technology and optical glass industry precedent. He spent his whole life dedicated to the building of national defense of the motherland,especially for the development of applied optics China made important contributions to the cause.

Key words: GONG Zutong, optical industry, optical glass, optical design