Residual energy in optical-field-ionized plasmas with the longitudinal motion of electrons included.

The space-charge effect on the residual energy of electrons in optical-field-ionized plasmas is studied in detail by an extended simplified model and the cloud-in-cell simulation, with the longitudinal motion of electrons included. It is found that in moderate conditions the space-charge field can influence the residual energy of electrons effectively by matching the space-charge field with laser pulse. The effect of stimulated Raman scattering on electron temperature is also investigated in detail. Finally, a comparison is made between the results and experimental data.