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

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The discussion focuses on integrating the function 1/(t^2+1)^2 using complex numbers and partial fractions. The user attempts to factor the expression into (t+i)^2(t-i)^2 and apply partial fraction decomposition, followed by a u substitution for integration. A key point raised is how to extract the real part from the resulting complex solution. The relationship between arctan(t) and the logarithmic expressions involving complex numbers is highlighted as a method to achieve this. The conversation emphasizes the interplay between complex integration techniques and real-valued results.
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i was trying to integrate \frac{1}{(t^2+1)^2}
By factoring it into \frac{1}{(t+i)^2(t-i)^2} 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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