The algebra of Weyl symmetrised polynomials and its quantum extension

The Algebra of Weyl symmetrised polynomials in powers of Hamiltonian operators P and Q which satisfy canonical commutation relations is constructed. This algebra is shown to encompass all recent infinite dimensional algebras acting on two-dimensional phase space. In particular the Moyal bracket algebra and the Poisson bracket algebra, of which the Moyal is the unique one parameter deformation are shown to be different aspects of this infinite algebra. We propose the introduction of a second deformation, by the replacement of the Heisenberg algebra for P, Q with a q-deformed commutator, and construct algebras of q-symmetrised Polynomials. (orig.)