Classes and equivalence of linear sets in $PG(1,q^n)$

Abstract

The equivalence problem of ${\mathbb{F}}_q$-linear sets of rank n of $PG(1,q^n)$ is investigated, also in terms of the associated variety, projecting configurations, ${\mathbb{F}}_q$-linear blocking sets of Rédei type and MRD-codes.

28 pages