Thermal Escape

How Exoplanets Lose Their Atmospheres: Thermal Boil-Off, Stellar Wind Erosion, and the Habitability Question

Exoplanets lose their atmospheres through thermal escape driven by heat and non-thermal escape caused by stellar wind, processes crucial for determining long-term habitability. Understanding these mechanisms is vital, as they dictate whether a planet can retain the stable atmosphere needed for liquid water and life.