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The dependence of impact ionization rates upon electric-field orientation is demonstrated in GaAs and is related to specific features of the electronic band structure. This effect has profound implications for the interpretation and implementation of avalanche phenomena in semiconductors.
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Pearsall et al. (1977) studied this question.
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