QasmSimulator.run

QasmSimulator.run(qobj, backend_options=None, noise_model=None, validate=False)

Run a qobj on the backend.

Parameters

  • qobj (QasmQobj) – The Qobj to be executed.

  • backend_options (dict or None) – dictionary of backend options for the execution (default: None).

  • noise_model (NoiseModel or None) – noise model to use for simulation (default: None).

  • validate (bool) – validate the Qobj before running (default: True).

Returns

The simulation job.

Return type

AerJob

Additional Information:

  • The entries in the backend_options will be combined with the Qobj.config dictionary with the values of entries in backend_options taking precedence.

  • If present the noise_model will override any noise model specified in the backend_options or Qobj.config.