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  • Analysis of electrical stability and high-field domain formation.
  • Exploration of quantum dot size inhomogeneity effects.

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    • Simple scaling of quantum well designs is predicted to fail due to electrical instability.
    • A novel design utilizing resonant LO-phonon depopulation enables stable operation.
    • The proposed design predicts sufficient gain for lasing at stable operating points.
    • The design concept demonstrates robustness against moderate quantum dot size variations.

    Conclusions:

    • A new design strategy is essential for realizing stable terahertz quantum dot cascade lasers.
    • Resonant LO-phonon depopulation is a key mechanism for achieving stable THz lasing.
    • The proposed quantum dot cascade laser design is promising for room-temperature operation.