From theory of linear differential equations, it follows that all curves in projective plane CP2 ( and a CONE in CP3? ) is fully characterized by 3rd order general linear diff. equation with all projective transformations and argument substitutions. Invariants of these diff equations are related to invariants of corresponding projective space- anharmonic curves etc.
4 order general linear diif. equation is equivalent to all space curves in CP3.
But , we have to look backwards a little bit to find a structure of Projective line CP1 or even projective POINT CP0?
For structure of CP1 (complex projective line) , we have to study linear diff equations of order 2 . And their invariants. We will find ALL projectively invariant curves in CP1. Interestingly, some of them might be oscillating , or at least trying to ( if overdamped by viscosity term). The general form:
y'' + p1(x)*y'+ p2(x)*y = 0
For structure of CP0 (complex projective point) , we have to study first order linear diff equations. To misuse the terminology , we are looking for CURVES in complex projective point, real or imaginary.General form look like:
y'+ p(x) y = 0
But the solutions if p(x) is not constant can be many. So in that sense, CP0 has very complicated structure, potentially.
I wonder where can I find invariant theory of second and first order general homogeneous linear differential equation? Are there any invariants at all?