Contour integral and problem of Quantum mechanics (Griffiths)

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Homework Statement


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This is solution of Griffith problem 11.16

The Attempt at a Solution


This is procedure to get a 1-D integral form of Schrödinger equation.
I don't understand why that contour integral include only one pole for each contour?
 

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BREAD said:
I don't understand why that contour integral include only one pole for each contour?
A pole contributes only if it is inside the closed contour. (I could be misunderstanding your question.)