Statistical Mechanics: Can't Find Source of Equation

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The discussion focuses on clarifying the source of specific equations related to statistical mechanics found on page 59 of the provided document. The first two bullet points are derived from the expression for the Fermi energy, ε_f, as discussed on page 58, which is influenced by mass (m) and particle density (N/V). The third bullet point connects the Fermi temperature to the Fermi energy through the Boltzmann constant (k_B), establishing a relationship between energy and temperature. Additional references to Wikipedia articles on Fermi temperature and the Boltzmann constant are provided for further understanding. This exchange highlights the importance of foundational concepts in statistical mechanics for deriving key equations.
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http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/~pmonthou/Statistical-Mechanics/documents/SM15.pdf

At the top of page 59 in the above link, I can't see where the first three bullet points that follow

E(T=0)=\int_0^{\epsilon_f} g(\epsilon) d \epsilon

come from?

can anyone help?
 
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