Blocking all type of energies/waves/signals

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1. what type of insulation/material if a box is made of will protect in 100% effectiveness it's content from all type of waves/signals/energies that exist(anything you can think of or imagine) and that comes in contact with it?
2. how do I measure/detect all type of waves/signals(the exact types) that come in contact with that box and figure out their source?
3. are some signals/waves/energies impossible to be blocked no matter what material we put?
 
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Even gamma rays will penetrate lead if it's not thick enough.
Longer wavelengths will cause finite currents to flow in the sides of a metal box and that can cause radiation to the inside.
The answer to your question depends upon the particular frequency you are interested in and just how much screening is required. Your question is far too open for a meaningful answer.
If you haven't read anything on the subject, this link could be a start. Use Google with search terms like "Electromagnet Screening", "EM protection" "RF screened box" etc. That will give you an idea of the sort of performance you might expect. Ditto for radioactive screening.
 
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