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BasicAer: Python-based Simulators

qiskit.providers.basicaer

A module of Python-based quantum simulators. Simulators are accessed via the BasicAer provider, e.g.:

from qiskit import BasicAer
 
backend = BasicAer.get_backend('qasm_simulator')

Simulators

QasmSimulatorPy([configuration, provider])Python implementation of a qasm simulator.
StatevectorSimulatorPy([configuration, provider])Python statevector simulator.
UnitarySimulatorPy([configuration, provider])Python implementation of a unitary simulator.

Provider

BasicAerProvider()Provider for Basic Aer backends.

Job Class

BasicAerJob(backend, job_id, result)BasicAerJob class.

Exceptions

BasicAerError(*message)Base class for errors raised by Basic Aer.
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