Stokes drag of oscillation sphere

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The discussion centers on the dynamics of a sphere oscillating in a viscous fluid, with a focus on the velocity equations defined by Landau. The velocity of the fluid is expressed as a function of frequency and spatial variables, leading to a boundary condition where the sphere's velocity matches the fluid's at its surface. The original question raised concerns about the absence of an additional periodic force in a non-inertial frame. The resolution involves applying the Navier-Stokes equations in this non-inertial context and redefining the velocity to account for the sphere's motion. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the interplay between oscillatory motion and fluid dynamics without requiring extra forces.
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If we consider a sphere oscillates in viscous fluid with frequency w,
then sphere has velocity u=u_0*e^{-iwt}

In Laudau's book, he defined the velocity of fluid is:
v=e^{iwt}*F
where F is a vector with only spatial variable involved.
The boundary condition then becomes u=v at |x|=R,
where R is radius of sphere and origin is center of sphere.

My question is that this is a non-inertial frame, but Landau didn't introduce any
extra periodic force. Why is this true? Thank you!
 
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I figured it out.
First, use non-inertial frame, write down the NS equation with velocity w.
Then let u=w+u_0
where u_0 is velocity of sphere.
 
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