How to Determine Fermi Energy in a Quantum Well Without Given Temperature?

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The discussion revolves around determining the Fermi energy in a quantum well, specifically in a quantum cascade laser, without a given temperature. The relevant equation for Fermi energy is provided as E_{F}=E_{i}+k_{B}Tln\left[exp\left(\frac{\pi\hbar^2n^{2D}}{k_{B}Tm^{*}} \right)-1\right], which inherently relies on temperature. Participants express difficulty in proceeding with calculations due to the absence of temperature data, highlighting the challenge of solving such problems in quantum mechanics.

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Homework Statement
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Relevant Equations
2D density of states ##g\left(E \right)=\frac{m^{*}}{\pi\hbar^2}##

Fermi energy in a quantum cascade laser ##E_{F}=E_{i}+k_{B}Tln\left[exp\left(\frac{\pi\hbar^2n^{2D}}{k_{B}Tm^{*}} \right)-1\right]##
Problem Statement: See below
Relevant Equations: 2D density of states ##g\left(E \right)=\frac{m^{*}}{\pi\hbar^2}##

Fermi energy in a quantum cascade laser ##E_{F}=E_{i}+k_{B}Tln\left[exp\left(\frac{\pi\hbar^2n^{2D}}{k_{B}Tm^{*}} \right)-1\right]##

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I've been stuck on this problem for a few days now, I really can't see how to proceed. I believe I have successfully completed the first part of the question but can't do the second part. I have found the equation for the Fermi energy in a quantum cascade laser but it depends on temperature and I am not given a temperature to work with. Any help would be really appreciated.

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Your attachment is unreadable for me. Can you please make a better scan, or better yet, type your work into the forum window using LaTeX? There is a LaTeX tutorial under INFO, Help at the top of the page. Thank you.
 

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