Retrieve detailed performance data for a specific characterization of a backend. This includes comprehensive fidelity metrics, gate error rates, and timing information that can help you understand the quantum hardware’s performance at a particular point in time.Learn more about interpreting characterization data.
Fidelity for single-qubit (1q) and two-qubit (2q) gates, and State Preparation and Measurement (spam) operations.
Currently provides only median fidelity; additional statistical data will be added in the future.
Time, in seconds, of various system properties: t1 time, t2 time, 1q gate time, 2q gate time, readout time, and qubit reset time.
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