The optical response in single-crystal films of La0.67Ca0.33MnOdelta o
f manganese oxides with perovskite structure was reported. The respons
e follows the bolometric mode fairly well. This new kind of bolometers
has high absorption coefficients over a broad wavelength range. By ad
justing the doping composition or oxygen stoichiometry, one can tailor
the desired operating temperature. The noise properties in LCMO films
were also reported.