Star Formation and Dynamics in the nuclei of AGN

Using adaptive optics on Keck and the VLT in the Hand K-bands, we have begun a project to probe the dynamics and star formation around AGN on scales of 0.1′′. The stellar content of the nucleus is traced through the 2.29 μm CO2-0 and 1.62μm CO6-3 absorption bandheads. These features are directly spatially resolved, allowing us to measure the extent and distribution of the nuclear star forming region. The dynamics are traced through the 2.12μm H2 1-0 S(1) and 1.64 μm [Feii] emission lines, as well as stellar absorption features. Matching disk models to the rotation curves at various position angles allows us to determine the mass of the stellar and gas components, and constrain the mass of the central black hole. In this contribution we summarise results for the two type 1 AGN Mkn 231 and NGC7469.