Finding the residue of a pole of order 2 (complex analysis)

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The discussion revolves around finding the residue of a function with a pole of order 2, specifically f(z) = z / (z^2 + 2aiz - 1)^2. The singularities are identified at points A and B, but the initial attempt to compute the residue using the standard limit method fails. The correct approach involves differentiating a modified function, leading to the expression -(z+B)/(z-B)^3, and evaluating it at z=A. Ultimately, the correct residue is obtained by substituting the values of A and B into this derived expression. The participant resolves the issue independently, indicating a successful understanding of the problem.
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The problem

Find Res(f,z1)

With: f(z)=\frac{z}{(z^2+2aiz-1)^2}

The attempt at a solution

The singularities are at A=i(-a+\sqrt{a^2-1}) and at B=i(-a-\sqrt{a^2-1})

With the normal equation (take limit z->A of \frac{d}{dz}((z-A)^2 f(z)) for finding the residue of a pole of order 2, my attempt fails.

I know the way the correct answer is constructed, but I do not understand it.

The solution is namely: take \frac{d}{dz} of \frac{z}{(z-B)^2}
This is: \frac{-(z+B)}{(z-B)^3}
Then plug in z=A, which gives: \frac{-(A+B)}{(A-B)^3}

Now plugging in the values of A and B give the correct answer.

Any help is appreciated.
 
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Never mind, I figured it out.
 
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