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Somebody has a theory predicting that when a laser device with frequency f moves towards an observer at speed V, the observer measures a frequency f’= f/(1-V/c), while if the device is at rest and the observer moves towards it, he measures f’=f(1+V/c). In both cases, f’>f, which seems reasonable.
Using the Special theory of Relativity heuristically, discuss whether this theory can be correct or not.