On the quasi - exact solvability of a singular potential in D - dimensions; confined and unconfined

Abstract

The D -dimensional quasi - exact solutions for the singular even - power anharmonic potential $V(q)=aq^2+bq^{-4}+cq^{-6}$ are reported. We show that whilst Dong and Ma's [5] quasi - exact ground - state solution (in D=2) is beyond doubt, their solution for the first excited state is exotic. Quasi - exact solutions for the ground and first excited states are also given for the above potential confined to an impenetrable cylindrical (D=2) or spherical (D=3) wall.