We present evidence for the coexistence of ferromagnetic metallic and charge-ordered insulating phases in strained thin films of La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 at low temperatures. Such a phase-separated stale is confirmed using low-temperature magnetic force microscopy and magnetotransport measurements. This phase separated state is not observed in the bulk form of this compound and is caused by the structural inhomogeneities due to the nonuniform distribution of strain in the film. The strain weakens the low-temperature ferromagnetic metallic state and a charge-ordered insulator is formed at the high strain regions. The slow dynamics of the transport properties of the mixed phase is illustrated by measurements of the long-time scale relaxation of the electrical resistance.
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