Pseudo-gap and vertex correction of electron-phonon interaction

Abstract

The strong-coupling Eliashberg theory plus vertex correction is used to calculate the maps of transition temperature (Tc) in parameter-space characterizing superconductivity. Based on these Tc maps, complex crossover behaviors are found when electron-phonon interaction increases from weak-coupling region to strong-coupling region. The doping-dependent Tc of cuprate superconductors and most importantly the pseudo-gap can be explained as the effects of vertex correction.