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$\begingroup$ Surely your first condition is $\lambda_D\ll L$? $\endgroup$
– A.V.S.
Commented Apr 24, 2018 at 17:55
$\begingroup$ I'm so glad I asked, Thanks! I'll have to run the number to see at what point a contained alpha decaying isotope would behave like plasma. Container size, EM field, and decay rate are all going to play a factor. $\endgroup$
– RocketTwitch
Commented Apr 25, 2018 at 0:08
$\begingroup$ @Twitchykid I'm glad that I could help, feel free to accept the answer, if you like :-) $\endgroup$
– Alf
Commented Apr 25, 2018 at 19:32
$\begingroup$ @Alf Wanted to see if anyone else felt like answering but it's been over 24 hours so accepted :) $\endgroup$
– RocketTwitch
Commented Apr 26, 2018 at 0:06

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