We obtain a new nonlinear algebra with irrational deformation function
s. This algebra is generated by the Hamiltonian and natural operators
in the first Poschl-Teller potential, and can be viewed as a nonlinear
spectrum-generating algebra. It becomes the ordinary su(1,1) Lie alge
bra when the deformation parameter tends to zero. (C) 1997 Elsevier Sc
ience B.V.