Hamilton Halo (H2): Research Plan

This record documents Version 1.0 of the Research Plan for Hamilton Halo (H2), an independent high school science education research initiative established on November 7, 2026. Inspired by the fictional gas halo described in Peter F. Hamilton's Pandora's Star (2004) and Judas Unchained (2005), the project will investigate the phenomenon's scientific plausibility using established scientific principles, mathematical reasoning, and relevant scholarly literature. The proposed investigation will inform the development of a modular, inquiry-based instructional resource for students in grades 9–12, with attention to accessibility and varied learning needs, including those of students with disabilities. This document establishes the project's research questions, methodology, intended outputs, limitations, and standards of research integrity. It is a research plan, not a report of completed findings. Related founding document: Hamilton Halo (H2): Founding Declaration (2026), DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.24044026.