Calculating the residue of a complex function

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The discussion centers on calculating the residue of a complex function with singularities at z = ±iλ. These singularities are not first order, as indicated by the derivative condition, making traditional residue calculation methods inapplicable. Participants suggest using the Laurent series for residue determination instead. A reference to Wikipedia is provided for further guidance, although translating the material is recommended for clarity. The conversation emphasizes the need for a tailored approach to the specific situation presented.
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Homework Statement
Calculate the residue of the following function at its singularities: ##f(z)=\frac{e^{i\omega z}\lambda z}{(z^2+\lambda^2)^2}##
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The singularities occur at ##z = \pm i\lambda##. As ##\frac{d}{dz}(z^2+\lambda^2)^2|_{z=\pm i\lambda}=0##, these singularities aren't first order and the residues cannot be calculated with differentiating the denominator and evaluating it at the singularities. What is the general method to determine the Laurent series?
 
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Wikipedia has your example, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residuensatz, but I'm too lazy to translate and adapt it to your exact situation. I suggest to use the translation functionality in chrome. It worked quite well here:
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