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A high-power and high-efficiency GaAs/AlGaAs-based terahertz (THz) quantum cascade laser structure emitting at 3.3 THz is presented.The structure is based on a hybrid bound-to-continuum transition and resonant-phonon extraction active region combined with a semi-insulating surface-plasmon waveguide.By optimizing material structure and device processing,the peak optical output power of 758mW with a threshold current density of 120 A /cm2 and a wall-plug efficiency of 0.92% at 10K and 404mW at 77K are obtained in pulsed operation.The maximum operating temperature is as high as 115K.In the cw mode,a record optical output power of 160mW with a threshold current density of 178 A/cm2 and a wall-plug efficiency of 1.32% is achieved at 10 K.