Quantum rotational scattering of H₂ and its isotopologues with He

Quantum close-coupling computations of the rotational quenching of H₂ and its isotopologues due to He impact are performed using a highly accurate potential energy surface. State-to-state cross sections are obtained in a wide range of collision energies between 10⁻⁵ cm⁻¹ and 10⁴ cm⁻¹, and the theoretical rate coefficients are reported for temperatures ranging from 10⁻⁴ K to 3000 K. Compared with previous studies, the well depth of the potential adopted in this study is larger, leading to stronger resonance effects in the cross sections of He-HD. The accurate potential was employed to investigate the isotope effects of H₂ in detail. The cross-section resonances shift towards lower collision energies and become stronger with increasing reduced mass. The calculated cross sections and rate coefficients of H₂ and its isotopic variants in collisions with He are provided to study the energy transfer in these systems.