Combinatorial Theory

We construct two-weight sets in PG$(3n-1,q)$, $n\ge 2$ with the same weights as those that would arise from the blow-up of a maximal $q$-arc in PG$(2,q^n)$. The construction is of particular interest when $q$ is odd, as it is well known that no maximal arcs in PG$(2,q^n)$ exist in that case.

Mathematics Subject Classifications: 51E20, 05B25

Keywords: Projective two-weight set, maximal arc