CQCL / pytket-qiskit

pytket-qiskit, extensions for pytket quantum SDK

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Don't error if more than one "aer_simulator" backend is available #353

Closed cqc-alec closed 5 months ago

cqc-alec commented 5 months ago

Description

When both qiskit-aer and qiskit-aer-gpu are installed, there are two Aer backend with the name "aer_simulator".

Tested locally with and without the qiskit-aer-gpu package.

Related issues

Fixes #352 .

Checklist

[x] I have performed a self-review of my code.
[ ] I have commented hard-to-understand parts of my code.
[ ] I have made corresponding changes to the public API documentation.
[ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works.
[x] I have updated the changelog with any user-facing changes.