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The forum discussion centers on a specific issue encountered in Sidney Coleman's Lectures regarding space translations in quantum field theory. The user reports a discrepancy when applying the commutation relation of momentum (p) and position (x), resulting in ρ(x+a) instead of the expected ρ(x-a). The discussion references the online version of the lectures available at Emory University, specifically noting a plus sign on page 16 that may contribute to the confusion. Clarification on the correct interpretation of these translations is sought.
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and used the commutation relation of p and x, I got ρ(x+a) instead of ρ(x-a)