The spin-wave resonance (SWR) spectra have been observed in the (001) orien
ted La0.7Mn1.3O3-delta epitaxial films. The spectra consist of a series of
well-resolved spin-wave modes clearly seen in the: perpendicular external f
ield configuration. It is shown that the spins are completely pinned on bot
h sides of the film surface. Based on a study of the SWR spectra the value
of the spin-wave exchange constant, D, is found to be 150 meV Angstrom(2).
This value of. D correlates well with this one determined for all known unt
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