Title:

Compact Stellar Groups

Authors:

D. Lennon, C. Evans

Abstract:

I will discuss the potential of AO assisted integral field spectroscopy in the study of compact groups of massive stars. I will concentrate on the application of infrared and I-band spectroscopy to the problem of determining stellar parameters with the view to understand massive star formation and evolution. I will give a brief outline of specific applications to nearby massive star clusters, and to more distant super-clusters.