How has the solar wind evolved to become what it is today?

TL;DR

This paper reviews the long-term evolution of the solar wind, its properties, and implications for Earth, suggesting that studying exoplanetary systems can enhance understanding of solar wind evolution.

Contribution

It provides a concise overview of solar wind evolution and proposes exploring exoplanetary systems to advance knowledge in this area.

Findings

Solar wind mass-loss rate has evolved over time.

Evolution of solar wind properties affects Earth's environment.

Studying exoplanets offers new insights into solar wind history.

Abstract

In this contribution, I briefly review the long-term evolution of the solar wind (its mass-loss rate), including the evolution of observed properties that are intimately linked to the solar wind (rotation, magnetism and activity). I also briefly discuss implications of the evolution of the solar wind on the evolving Earth. I argue that studying exoplanetary systems could open up new avenues for progress to be made in our understanding of the evolution of the solar wind.