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The enhancement of the electron ionisation rate in multiple quantum well avalanche photodiodes is determined by the band offsets in the satellite valleys rather than the Γ valley as previously assumed for semiconductors where the threshold field for the Gunn effect is less than that for impact ionisation. Monte Carlo calculations in a model GaAs/Al0.45Ga0.55As heterostructure show no enhancement caused by the band offsets.
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