Summary:
- Super-Earths are a type of exoplanet that are larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. They are the most common type of planet in the universe.
- Stellar radiation from the host star can strip away a super-Earth's atmosphere, leaving behind a smaller, rocky planet. This process is known as atmospheric erosion.
- The amount of atmospheric erosion depends on the strength of the star's radiation and the mass of the planet. Smaller, less massive super-Earths are more susceptible to atmospheric erosion.