Infinite-order symmetries for quantum separable systems

We develop a calculus to describe the (in general) infinite-order differential operator symmetries of a nonrelativistic Schrodinger eigenvalue equation that admits an orthogonal separation of variables in Riemannian n space. The infinite-order calculus exhibits structure not apparent when one studies only finite-order symmetries. The search for finite-order symmetries can then be reposed as one of looking for solutions of a coupled system of PDEs that are polynomial in certain parameters. Among the simple consequences of the calculus is that one can generate algorithmically a canonical basis for the space. Similarly, we can develop a calculus for conformal symmetries of the time-dependent Schrodinger equation if it admits R separation in some coordinate system. This leads to energy-shifting symmetries. (c) 2005 Pleiades Publishing, Inc.