QiskitRuntimeService.backend¶

QiskitRuntimeService.backend(name=None, instance=None)[source]¶

Return a single backend matching the specified filtering.

Parameters:

name (Optional[str]) – Name of the backend.
instance (Optional[str]) – This is only supported for ibm_quantum runtime and is in the hub/group/project format. If an instance is not given, among the providers with access to the backend, a premium provider will be prioritized. For users without access to a premium provider, the default open provider will be used.

Returns:

A backend matching the filtering.

Return type:

Backend

Raises:

QiskitBackendNotFoundError – if no backend could be found.