Analytical solution of Stokes' second problem on the behavior of rarefied gas over an oscillating surface

Stokes' second problem on the behavior of rarefied gas occupying a half-space is analytically solved. The plane bounding the half-space executes harmonic oscillations. The kinetic equation with the model collision integral in the form of a tau-model is used and the case of diffuse reflection of gas molecules from the wall is considered. The distribution function of gas molecules is constructed and the mass velocity of the gas in the half-space, together with its value directly at the wall, is determined. The drag force acting from the gas on the boundary executing oscillatory motion in its plane is obtained. Moreover, the energy dissipation rate per unit area of the oscillating plate bounding the gas is determined.