I Does there exist momentum-shift operator?

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As is well known there is translation operator in position space, such that.,
$$\exp(i\hat{p}a)x\exp(-i\hat{p}a)=x+a.$$
While in momentum space, can we have analog of the above mentioned translation operator? i.e., momentum shift operator?
$$\exp(-i\hat{x}q)p\exp(i\hat{x}q)=p+q.$$
If so, why many many quantum mechanics books never mention it?
 
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PRB147 said:
As is well known there is translation operator in position space
Yes, and this operator is the momentum operator.

PRB147 said:
While in momentum space, can we have analog of the above mentioned translation operator?
Yes, the translation operator in momentum space is the position operator.

PRB147 said:
If so, why many many quantum mechanics books never mention it?
I don't know what QM books you've read, but there are plenty that do mention the above.
 
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PeterDonis said:
Yes, and this operator is the momentum operator.Yes, the translation operator in momentum space is the position operator.I don't know what QM books you've read, but there are plenty that do mention the above.
Thank you very much for your reply.
 
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