In an AC circuit a resistor \(100\Omega\), inductor \(0.1\,\text{mH}\) and a capacitor are connected in series across an AC source of \(220\,\text{V},\,50\,\text{Hz}\). If the power factor of the circuit is \( \frac{1}{2} \) and \( |X_L - X_C| = \alpha\sqrt{3}\,\Omega \), find \(\alpha\).