Three Fluctuating Stable Steps in Equilibrium

k_BT=0.2J, L=30, µ=0.0J
Frames separated by 200 MCS.
Identical conditions to unstable steps.

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Three steps incorporated through boundary conditions oriented with edge-normals along [1 1 -2] separate and remain primarily straight with thermally generated kinks. In this orientation, the steps appear stiff and require time to separate due to entropic repulsion.

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