Integrate 1/(t^2+1)^2 Using i and Partial Fractions

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The integration of the function \(\frac{1}{(t^2+1)^2}\) can be effectively achieved by factoring it into \(\frac{1}{(t+i)^2(t-i)^2}\) and applying partial fractions. The integration process involves using a u-substitution for each term. To extract the real part of the solution, the relationship \(\arctan(x) = \tfrac{1}{2}i \, (\log(1-i\, x)-\log(1+i\, x))\) is utilized, allowing for the conversion of the complex logarithmic terms back to real values.

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i was trying to integrate [itex]\frac{1}{(t^2+1)^2}[/itex]
By factoring it into [itex]\frac{1}{(t+i)^2(t-i)^2}[/itex] and then doing partial fractions.
then integrating each term using a u substitution. Ok but then how do I get the real part out of this solution. I know the arctan(t) can be extracted out of stuff of this form.
 
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$$\arctan(x)=\tfrac{1}{2}\imath \, (\log(1-\imath\, x)-\log(1+\imath\, x))$$
 

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