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Originally posted by hllywd
I wouldn't bet my life, but if I remember correctly delnino is right concerning the reflectivity of a mirror. The mylar over aluminum type materials are supposed to reflect much more light. The glass itself will absorb some light since it has to travel through the glass twice to go where you want it...
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I think you are getting confused about "dispersing" more light, and a white room will be very bright, in fact the brightest, by way of this "dispersion". Dispersion, however, is not what we are looking for when attempting to "direct" light to a "new location".
Also, the absorbtion of light through "mirror-grade-acrylic" is quite low.
Still, if this doesn't make any sense, then take the prospective materials outside on a sunny day, and look at the suns' reflection, and throw away the ones that don't blind you.
Did you ever notice how bright a white shirt looks under a "black light"? "Perception" is a "multi-edged" sword.
Happy Reef Keeping!!! > barryhc
