The carrier generation in high gain GaAs photoconductive semiconductor switches (PCSSs) is researched. Based on the "electron avalanche domain (EAD)" ideas, the physical process of carrier generation is explained. This analysis supports the current filaments velocities that can exceed the value of 2 × 109 cm/s. The results of this theoretical investigation are consistent with those of the reported experimental observations.
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