Ward identities for strongly coupled Eliashberg theories

Abstract

We discuss Ward identities for strongly interacting fermion systems described by Eliashberg-type theories. We show that Ward identities are not in conflict with Migdal theorem. We derive diagrammatically Ward identity for a charge vertex in a Fermi liquid, and when a Fermi liquid is destroyed at quantum criticality. We argue that Ward identity for a spin vertex cannot be obtained within Eliashberg theory.