We propose two neutron radiographic techniques that make use of the co
nverging beam from a tapered monolithic lens. The first is a focusing
technique that enables one to obtain an image of a given cross section
within an object. The second technique is neutron radiography that us
es a beam emanating from a near point source. Both methods provide an
improvement in spatial resolution for neutron radiography. (C) 1998 Am
erican Institute of Physics. [S0034-6748(98)04810-2].