The 𝐶*-algebras of Reeb foliations are not AF-embeddable

The $C^ *$-algebras of Reeb foliations are not AF-embeddable
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It is shown that the ${C^ * }$-algebras of Reeb foliations cannot be embedded into AF-algebras.

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