The structure of group \(C^*\)-algebras of the generalized Dixmier groups (Q1425470)

Summary: In this paper, we first analyze the algebraic structure of group \(C^*\)-algebras of the generalized Dixmier groups, and next consider that of group \(C^*\)-algebras of some Lie semi-direct products with multi-diagonal or diagonal actions. As an application, we estimate the stable rank and the connected stable rank of these \(C^*\)-algebras in terms of groups. Also, we show that some of these group \(C^*\)-algebras have no nontrivial projections.