Reflection refers to the bouncing back of light when it strikes the surface of an object and returns into the same medium. When light encounters a smooth surface like a mirror, it follows the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence (the angle at which the light ray strikes the surface) is equal to the angle of reflection (the angle at which the light ray bounces off the surface).
This phenomenon is used in various applications, from mirrors in daily life to optical devices like periscopes and telescopes.