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> EM radiation is either reflected or absorbed

By interfaces yes, but it can also be cancelled out through destructive interference as a side effect of reflection, which is my theory of how a "big ball of crumply aluminium" is so effective compared to less chaotic solutions.

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Rough surfaces increase reflection in non-specular directions and decrease it in the specular direction. I have never heard that it would facilitate destructive interference.

Every time my friends make fun of my hat, every time I think of shedding the 'Luminum Life, something convinces me to stand fast.

Thank you brother.

Thank you.

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