Laws of Reflection The most common example of the reflection of light in real life is the reflection of light off the shiny surface of a mirror. There are multiple laws of reflection elaborated further. When a ray of light strikes a plane mirror, the light ray reflects off the mirror. Reflection involves a change in the direction of the light ray. Learn what reflection is and how it occurs in optics when light is incident at the interface of two media. Explore the two types of reflection (specular and diffuse), the laws of reflection, and the ray diagrams. Reflection of Light is one of the most fundamental properties of light. It is the process by which light bounces off a surface rather than passing through it. Reflection helps us see objects around us as light reflects off surfaces and enters our eyes. What is Reflection of Light? Reflection of light occurs when an incident light wave strikes a surface and is bounced away instead of passing through or being absorbed. The simplest demonstration is a flat, calm pool of water that acts like a mirror, showing a clear image of its surroundings.
