Ward Identity & Noether's Theorem

U(1) gauge symmetry → current conservation ∂_μ J^μ = 0. Ward-Takahashi identity: k_μ Γ^μ = G^{-1}(p+k) − G^{-1}(p).

Gauge Transformation ψ → e^{iθ}ψ
Noether Current J^μ
Ward Identity k_μΓ^μ = G^{-1}(p+k)−G^{-1}(p)