Residues of ((log(z))^2)/(1+z^2)^2

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The discussion focuses on calculating the residues of the function ((log(z))^2)/(1+z^2)^2, specifically at the double poles located at z = i and z = -i. The user references Wikipedia's claim that the sum of the residues equals -pi/2. Through their calculations, they determine that the residue at each pole is -(pi^2)/16, confirming that the total residue sums to -pi/2. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of applying the limit formula for higher order poles in complex analysis.

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Homework Statement

This is actually on Wikipedia, but it doesn't show how you actually calculate the residues.

I want to calculate the residues for ((log(z))^2)/(1+z^2)^2. Wikipedia claims the sum of the residues is (-(pi/4) + (i*(pi)^2)/16 - (pi/4) - (i*(pi)^2)/16) = -pi/2


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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methods_of_contour_integration

The Attempt at a Solution

The singularities are at i and -i. Multiplying first by (z-i)^2 and taking the limit z ---> i, I get (log(i)^2)/4 = (log(e^(i*(pi/2))^2)/4 = -(pi^2)/16.

Then, multiplying by (z+i)^2 and taking the limit z ---> -i I get (log(e^-i*(pi/2))^2)/4 = -(pi^2)/16 again. Any help would be very much appreciated.
 
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The poles are double poles. Look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residue_(complex_analysis ) under "Limit formula for higher order poles". There's a derivative involved here as well as a limit.
 
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