Thermodynamics is the science that deals with the relationship between energy, work, and heat in systems. It has four main laws: 1) The first law relates to the concept of internal energy. 2) The second law indicates the limit of converting heat to work and introduces the concept of entropy. 3) The third law defines the absolute zero of entropy. Thermodynamics has many applications, including all heat engines like cars and power plants, as well as refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps, compressors, and devices involving heat transfer such as heat exchangers. Key terms include the system, boundaries, and different types of systems such as closed, open, and isolated