Single-crystalline films of La2-xSrxCuO4 have been grown epitaxially o
n SrTiO3, NdGaO3, and LaSrAlO4 substrates by laser ablation. We show t
hat record values of the superconducting transition temperature may be
achieved by high-pressure annealing in oxygen. The films exhibit valu
es of T-co above 38 K, as well as a linear variation of the resistivit
y with T and excellent crystal quality. (C) 1994 American Institute of
Physics.